Fever is on a mission. They’ve already gotten some nods of recognition as openers for national acts like Pela and The Mae Shi, and understandably so. Singer Alex Clarke sounds like The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas would if he had Jeff Buckley’s soul (or actually cared, period.) This works well with the punchy, danceable tracks that also gives a nod harder organic rockers like Kings of Leon. Plus, their subject matter runs the gamut from French landmarks to their bassist’s dog, so what’s not to enjoy? Still, these guys are hungry for the growth of both their sound, and their surrounding community. We sat down at Dahlak (where they’re currently in the midst of a six show residency) with singer/guitarist Alex Clarke, singer/bassist Justin Rodermond, drummer Aaron Baird and guitarist (and former Three Stars interviewee) Chris DeWitt to find out their ever evolving lineup, their commitment to alternative venue spaces and what they feel their responsibility is to the D.C. music scene.

Visit them online at: http://www.myspace.com/fffever or http://feverdc.blogspot.com

See them next at: Dahlak (1881 U Street) with U.S. Royalty, Yellow Fever and Kalem of the East