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Last week, I spoke to 311's Nick Hexum about the Grassroots Uplifter, a vape pen the band released on 4/20.

My interview with Hexum concentrated on the vape pen and the band's Amber Ale, and you can read it on Wednesday.

But I had to ask if they were working on new music.

The answer is yes. They're already well into the process, and 311 hopes to put out the new album early next year.

Here's my Q&A with Hexum:

Q. Have you been working on new music?

A. Oh yeah. We have nine songs completed, and now we’re gonna do a second batch this year after summer tour.

I ended up working on music a lot on the bus because I’m actually less busy on tour than at home. I’m taking care of three little girls and juggling all kinds of stuff, but on tour it’s basically sit around all day.

I have my laptop studio and my guitar, and I can really crank out songs and lyrics and have the other guys over into my little setup and collaborate.

Me and P-Nut really enjoy writing lyrics together.