Grammy nominated, genre-bending rock outfit FEVER 333 have proven consistently that they are one of the most captivating acts in modern music today. Now In 2023, FEVER 333 are set to embark on their most exciting chapter yet with a plethora of new music on the way, along with welcoming a brand new lineup of all-star musicians — including drummer Thomas Pridgen (The Mars Volta, Thundercat, Trash Talk), bassist April Kae, and guitarist Brandon Davis joining frontman Jason Aalon Butler to accentuate the band’s visceral live performances. Fans recently got a taste of FEVER 333’s blistering new music with the release of “$WING,” their first studio single in three years. “$WING” expands upon the band’s signature blend of rapid-fire rap cadences and defiant punk expression, coupled with Butler’s socially conscious lyrics — this time taking aim at the sports industry’s historical exploitation of people of color.
With the release of “$WING,” the band has also announced a worldwide collaboration between their label 333 Wreckords Crew and Century Media Records/The Orchard to release Fever 333 music for the foreseeable future exclusively. “All hyperbole and obligatory press prompted words of excitement aside- this new era of Fever 333 is beyond even what I could have imagined,” frontman Jason Aalon Butler declares.
Known for their blend of hardcore and powerviolence, Zulu is pushing the boundaries of those sounds into new territory on their forthcoming album, A New Tomorrow. Formed as a solo project by vocalist Anaiah Lei in 2018 and then joined by guitarist Braxton Marcellous, the Los Angeles based band has since been rounded out by guitarist Dez Yusuf, bassist Satchel Brown and drummer Christine Cadette. A New Tomorrow (Flatspot Records) serves as the band’s first full-length, following EPs Our Day Will Come (2019) and My People..Hold On (2020). Taking on the task of self-producing the record, the band immersed themselves in collaborator Zach Tuch’s (Dare, Trash Talk) studio in the valley. After spending months toying with different instrumentation and samples, and pulling influences ranging from reggae to death metal, the result is an eclectic 15 tracks.
Zulu builds a sense of community throughout A New Tomorrow that is also apparent at the band’s fun and chaotic live shows, which have been almost non-stop for the past year. Sharing the stage with acts ranging from Sasami to Comeback Kid, labelmates Scowl and Buggin, to playing an array of festivals like Denmark’s Rokslide and LA’s Sound and Fury. 2023 will be no different as the band is already booked for a tour supporting Show Me The Body and festival appearances across North America and Europe.
With the release of A New Tomorrow and expansive tour plans, Zulu are looking towards a bright and busy future.
Move (Move BHC) is a Boston-based hardcore band formed in 2019. Creating hardcore music that echos the sounds of Black Liberation with the bounce of Boston Hardcore. The band features Nick and Crumby on Guitar, Jake on Bass, Devon on Drums, and Corey on the mic.
