Fresh off the January 14 release of their awaited sophomore album, Darkest Hours, Dallas' premier folk rock collective, Fox & the Bird, opened their melodic minds to the Dallas Observer about the band's collaborative Texas sound, juggling life as part-time musicians, and how shadowy realities can still shine with harmonious sun-rays of hope. Here's our conversation with three-fifths of Fox & the Bird: Dan Bowman, Paul Grass and Jacob Metcalf, who reminded us once again why they were voted "Best Folk Act" at our 2013 Music Awards.