Fever 333 frontman says band will continue despite two of three members leaving

nme.com:

Fever 333 frontman Jason Aalon Butler has said that the band will continue despite the recent departure of two members.Earlier this week, guitarist Stephen Harrison and drummer Aric Improta both shared statements to confirm they had left the group.Harrison told fans that “things were pretty bad internally” between himself, Improta and Butler, and highlighted “creative differences” that “sort of left [him] with no choice” but to step down from his role.Improta posted a more cryptic explanation, saying that the pair’s decision to quit was “layered”.

He continued: “Ultimately, I’d just rather dedicate my time to projects that operate different than that one.”Butler has now issued his own statement on social media, in which he teased the next “era” of Fever 333 and expressed his appreciation for his former bandmates.“I want to thank Aric and Stephen for their time in this project – not just because a statement feels required, but because I mean that,” the message began. “We shared some incredible experiences over the last few years and for that I will always be grateful.”A post shared by FEVER 333 (@fever333)Butler continued: “To the supporters of Fever 333 – I started this project in order to fill a space in music and culture that I have always wanted to see and know many others like and unlike me would also like to experience.

Offering representation and progress not only on stages but through the art is paramount for me.“I told myself I would not compromise that vision and I must hold true to that promise.

Not only for me, but the others out there looking for somewhere to feel free. So I want to take this moment to say thank you to Aric, Stephen and everyone who has made that possible thus far.”Looking ahead, the musician.