Los Angeles, Grammy-nominated, and genre-bending rock outfit Fever 333 return with “$wing,” their first studio single in three years. The new track, accompanied by a video, expands upon the band’s signature blend of rapid-fire rap cadences and visceral punk expression, coupled with frontman Jason Aalon Butler’s socially conscious lyrics—this time taking aim at the sports industry’s historical exploitation of people of color and the fight for agency and autonomy. Butler paints an articulate, focused picture without sacrificing venomous reproach and unbridled aggression.
Of the new single, Butler states: “In a system that exploits the aforementioned instruments of power (the people) for financial and political advancement, we must collectively understand and redirect the dynamic once we realize that we are not powerless against it. ‘$wing’ is a sonic reminder that you are the power that they seek, and you are the resource they need.”
The new music comes on the heels of the debut of their powerful new lineup and a host of high-octane live performances. The new lineup features Butler alongside Thomas Pridgen (The Mars Volta, Thundercat, Trash Talk) on drums, viral bass virtuoso April Kae, and guitarist Brandon Davis.
With the release of “$wing,” the band have also announced a worldwide collaboration between their label 333 Wreckords Crew and Century Media Records to release Fever 333 music for the foreseeable future exclusively. Fever 333 have plenty of live shows coming up around the world.
Fever 333 Upcoming Tour Dates:
Jun 2 – Nürburgring, Germany @ Rock Am Ring Festival
Jun 4 – Nürnberg, Germany @ Rock Im Park Festival
Jun 6 – Wroclaw, Poland @ Zaklęte Rewiry
Jun 7 – Bratislava, Slovakia @ Majestic
Jun 8 – Nickelsdorf, Austria @ Nova Rock Festival
Jun 10 – Donnington, UK @ Download Festival
Jun 15 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Copenhell Festival
Jun 16 – Dessel, Belgium @ Graspop Festival
Jun 17 – Clisson, France @ Hell Fest
Jun 19 – Malmo, Sweden @ Plan B
Jun 20 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Debaser
Jun 22 – Oslo, Norway @ Tons of Rock Festival
Jun 23 – Ysselsteyn, Netherlands @ Jera On Air Festival
Jun 24 – Munster, Germany @ Vainstream Festival
Jun 25 – Spalence Porcini, Czech Republic @ Basinfire Festival
Jun 27 – Toulouse, France @ Le Bikini
Jun 29 – Lisbon, Portugal @ Evil Live Festival
Jun 30 – Lugo, Spain @ Resurrection Fest
Jul 2 – Arras, France @ Main Square Festival
Jul 28 – Niigata, Japan @ Fuji Rock Festival
Sep 22 – Louisville, Kentucky @ Louder Than Life Festival
Oct 7 – Sacramento, California @ Aftershock Festival
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Watch the video for “$wing” by Fever 333 here:
Listen to Fever 333 here, and follow the band here.
Photo courtesy of Djay Brawner
