The hard-working veterans of 311 are already back to work plotting their next album, less than a year after the release of their Greatest Hits disc. Singer Nick Hexum spoke to MTV.com about the group's stylistic plans for their eighth studio release. "Our past Reggae hits, like 'Amber' and 'Love Song,' have been kind of sleepy and mellow, but I want more danceable, funky Reggae," Hexum said. "And then we'll still have the hard rockers in there and the never-heard-before styles. We're just gonna continue the evolution. True 311 fans enjoy the journey."

Hexum elaborated, saying, "You have to be able to evolve and keep moving to remain relevant. If you're just trying to keep recreating whatever was your first success, then that's a sell-out move, 'cause you're just making a business out of it. We're artists. We really try to stay true to our hearts and make music for our hearts and kind of ignore the marketplace. Even if funky reggae isn't what's on the radio, that's what we're gonna do 'cause that's what we're into."

Producers David Kahne (Paul McCartney, Sublime) and longtime 311 producer Ron Saint Germain will record the album with the band, who have already written ten songs and are just waiting for the producers' schedules to free up to enter the studio.

Hexum also told MTV.com that 311 will skip their traditional March 11 "311 Day" holiday concert in 2005, so they can concentrate on getting the album done in time to hit the road for a major summer tour.