Fair to Midland: “Musical Chairs” from Arrows and Anchors

Fair to Midland’s lyrics traditionally leaned so far to the cryptic side that I seldom made any kind of emotional connection to it, even as I connected deeply to their music. Fortunately, this lead single from their new album Arrows and Anchors is a departure from that tradition between us.  …

Fair to Midland: Fables From a Mayfly: What I Tell You Three Times is True

I’ve been thinking about these guys a lot since they’re coming to St. Paul this Thursday (March 24, 2011).  Ever-cryptic Fair to Midland is a fascinating and talented alternative metal band from Texas, one of the best of young indie acts I’ve heard. What makes them so good? Well, to …