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. …
So I went to see Fair to Midland play Station 4 in St. Paul on March 24, 2011. This was my first time seeing them. It was a great gig, and the band played with passion from the beginning to the end. As I had expected, Fair to Midland’s …
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 …