Half Japanese

In a poignant moment for the music community, David Fair, co-founder of the pioneering experimental rock band Half Japanese, has passed away. The news was shared on social media by his late-'00s label, Thick Syrup Records, and longtime friend Jeff Feuerzeig, who directed the documentary Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King. David, alongside his brother Jad Fair, started Half Japanese in the mid-'70s, creating a unique sound that combined childlike innocence with lo-fi rock 'n' roll. Their debut […]