The Zincs' James Elkington and Janet Beveridge Bean of Freakwater/Eleventh Dream Day formed the Horse's Ha in 2002, planning to perform standards in Chicago wine bars for cash. Of course, when…   Read Story »

James Elkington's brood-pop outfit The Zincs won us over with his Thrill Jockey debut Dimmer, and the forthcoming LP Black Pompadour brings even more praise-worthy pop out of the somber tunesmith.…   Read Story »

Picked up Dimmer at Other Music last week. Really solid folk/jazz from Jim Elkington and a backing band of Thrill Jockey friends. Think Jim O'Rourke or the Sea & Cake guys' recent solo outings.…   Read Story »