Tired of the bubble gum pop music you can't escape every time you flick on the radio or the tube? Then check out the latest CD from The Dave Matthews Band for something a little different.

Jaded - the first single off Just Push Play - is classic Aerosmith with heavy guitar rifts, Steven Tyler's sweet vocals and lyrics that hook you. Find out what's up with the rest of the album.

Everyone knows Sporty Spice is part of the super group Spice Girls, but she's also enjoying a successful solo career as Melanie C. If you're expecting the same poppy Spice tunes, think again.

A few years ago Scott Weiland, of STP, was giving Robert Downey Jr. competition in the substance abuse department. Unlike Robert, he's been able to get himself together to finish a project.

If you're into music I suggest checking out the latest music DVDs hitting your local electronic stores. DVDs aren't just about movies anymore. Musicians are getting in on the action too.

Sugar Ray are best known for their pop hit Fly and hot lead singer Mark McGrath. They chose the name cuz they admired boxer Sugar Ray Leonard. Look for the new CD Sugar Ray on June 12, 2001.

The Rock Show is the first single off Blink-182's new CD, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket. The song kicks! It's got driving guitars, pounding drumbeats and a catchy chorus you'll be sure to dig.

Depeche Mode proved they still rock after 20 years of making music. The '80s alternative pop band is back with their latest CD Exciter and fans just can't get enough of the techno pioneers.

The latest punk rock band everyone's talkin' about is Sum 41. Like Green Day and Blink-182 - Sum 41 is making waves with fast-driving guitars, thrashy drums, hip hop grooves and attitude.

Rock alternative band Staind got their big break thanks to Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst. Since then their career's been going straight up, especially since the release of Break The Cycle in 2001.

Everyone's talking about metal band Alien Ant Farm and their big hit Smooth Criminal. Find out what 80s pop star did the song first and how the band got its unique name.

Get the scoop on Britney's new video for I'm A Slave 4 U - find out what Bush's hottie, Gavin Rossdale, has in the works and who will be touring with U2 on the next leg of their tour.

The song Hanging By A Moment has been a huge hit for the pop/rock trio Lifehouse. Find out how two of the band members hooked up and the name the band used to go by, before hittin' the big time.

Which female pop-rocker looks like Cleopatra and has tons of tattoos on her body? Read on to find out who she is and why her new CD is worthy of a spin in your CD tray.

Who does Jessica wish people would stop comparing her to? What does Moby think about himself and what does Garbage's Shirley Manson have to say about *NSYNC? Click ahead to find out...

What band has been makin' major waves in North America since the release of their CD Silver Side Up? Find out which member used to work at Starbucks and how the group got their unusual name.

Lately it seems like Gwen Stefani has teamed up with everyone under the sun except her own band, No Doubt. But now the whole gang will be rockin' steady with the release of their new CD.

The American Music Awards aired from LA. The night was filled with some humor, lots of awards and a few stand-out performances. Britney sang, Usher had the audience swooning and Kid ROCK'ed!

Alanis Morissette's been out of the picture but her career is far from over. She's back with a new CD & she's even got a gig at the olympics. Get the 411 on this alternative diva.

ROCKET POWER is a great disc to strap to your melon while yer grabbin' some rare air. The three cuts from Jive bands are catchy, especially 99 Red Balloons by Goldfinger. Read all about it, right here!

Mainstream rockers should make room for a new modern age rock band who blends rock, rap, and punk music.

How well do you know the lyrics to today's hottest music? If you think you know your stuff, test your lyric know-how right here!