SXSW Preview: The Zincs

More SXSW stuff . Flailing around randomly through the gi-normous amount of MP3 previews, The Zincs grabbed hold of my ear and refused to let go. Some great pop/rock songs here. A creamy sound, slightly downtempo mellow, like Luna, Kingsbury Manx or the less crazy Wilco tracks. No rocket science - just pure good melody with a bit of drone. Interestingly, singer James Elkington has a pretty deep voice that is a nice sharp contrast with this type of music - think Tindersticks, Mark Eitzel, Stephen Merritt, David Gedge, Dave Berman.

They’re a Chicago, IL band and so it makes sense that Tortoise’s John McEntire recorded their latest album, Black Pompadour. Also might explain the slight nod to the post-mod instrumental feel that some of the tracks contain.

Playing At:
SXSW Saturday March 17 11:30 p.m.
at Uncle Flirty’s Loft

Listen:
Head East Kaspar
Beautiful Lawyers

Visit:
The Zincs website

by Palebear