Fever 333: "Progress is the name of the game"

Fever 333 are embracing a new era, confronting exhaustion, systemic injustices, and redefining their sound as Jason Aalon evolves from relentless frontman to vulnerable visionary. Check out our new Upset cover story.

Words: Alexander Bradley.
Photos: DJay Brawner.

It's been four years since the murder of George Floyd shocked the world and reignited the Black Lives Matter movement. That devastating moment demanded more than just outrage - it needed voices to galvanise the movement and spark people into action. With the black panther emblazoned on their boiler suits and their unapologetic sound, Fever 333 were one of them. They were destined for it ever since they jumped out of the back of a truck at Randy's Donuts in 2017 with instruments in hand, fury in their eyes and a message in their hearts. Forget the Grammy nominations and critical acclaim. Their music had always been important for connecting people to social injustice, and in the wake of George Floyd's murder, it became all the more vital.

Amidst the COVID protocols, with the world watching in combined horror and hope, the band organised 'LONG LIVE THE INNOCENT', an online demonstration with funds going towards the BLM movement. Surrounded by screens that listed hundreds of victims, the trio educated, vented and celebrated in a fierce showing imbued with rage and love.

Taking a moment between songs, Jason Aalon said, "I realised I've been tired for years… ever since I realised what it meant to be Black in America. To be told, by way of construct… by an idea, that was created to keep people that look like myself, my family and friends, by design to keep us down. I realised that I've been tired for years."