Five things we’re looking forward to at this year’s NonCOMM
The 2014 Non-COMMvention kicks off in a few hours and the schedule is jam-packed full of amazing showcases, talks and performances. Because there are so many great things going on, we wanted to highlight a few of the events that we are looking forward to seeing the most this year:
1. Opening night party (4-7pm) hosted by Columbia Records featuring an interview with HAIM – These sisters are completely dominating the scene right now. They played a sold out show on Saturday May 10th at Terminal 5 in NYC and we are more than excited to welcome them to the World Cafe Live stage. This event will be for nonCOMM attendees only.
2. Music showcase featuring Ásgeir (Weds, 7-7:25pm). A showcase is a perfect setting for the icelandic folk singer to show off his Bon Iver-like vocals accompanied by acoustic guitar. Check out Ásgeir’s latest album In the Silence and look out for him at this year’s Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.
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3. Music showcase featuring Hozier (Thurs, 9:30-9:55pm). Soulful Irish powerhouse Hozier, currently has 2 impressive EPs out; Take Me to Church released in 2013 and From Eden, the most recent. Each EP only gives you a glance into the musician’s sound, which some describe as a combination of gospel, folk and blues. We are excited to see how he will captivate in a small intimate setting.
4. Free at noon concert (Fri, 12-1:15pm) featuring Chet Faker. Chet Faker just released his debut album Built on Glass last month and is on tour now. His single “Talk Is Cheap” is a perfect example of how Faker blends his deep, melodic vocals with electronic ambient beats. Faker will play Union Transfer May 16.
5. Music showcase featuring Lykke Li (Fri, 9:50-10:20pm). Lykke Li will play a showcase at this year’s Non-COMM after her latest album I Never Learn was named best new album by Pitchfork. The album shows an extremely vulnerable side of Lykke Li, which was written after a bad break-up. The showcase will most likely be a very raw and emotional experience for the Swedish singer/songwriter who will appear at Lollapalooza later this summer.
Below, check out the full schedule via XPN.org.
WEDNESDAY MAY 14
7-7:25 PM — Asgeir
7:30-7:55 PM — Matt Andersen
8-8:25 PM — Elbow
8:30-8:55 PM — Grizfolk
9-9:40 PM — The Afghan Whigs
9:45-10:15 PM — The Districts
10:20-11 PM — The Hold Steady
11:05-11:35 — No Sinner
THURSDAY MAY 15
Free At Noon: Jessica Lea Mayfield; The Both (Aimee Mann and Ted Leo)
8-8:25 PM – Those Darlins
8:30-8:55 PM – The Felice Brothers
9-9:25 PM – Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires
9:30-9:55 PM – Hozier
10:00-10:30 PM – Ian MacLagan
10:35-11:15 PM – Counting Crows
11:20-11:45 PM – Benjamin Booker
11:50 PM – 12:20 AM – Shovels & Rope
FRIDAY MAY 16
Free At Noon: Chet Faker; Hamilton Leithauser
8-8:20 PM – Strand Of Oaks
8:25-8:45 PM – Paul Burch
8:50-9:20 PM – Nicole Atkins
9:25-9:45 PM – Lydia Loveless
9:50-10:20 PM – Lykke Li
10:25-10:55 PM – Parquet Courts
11:00-11:30 PM – Hurray for the Riff Raff
11:35 PM – 12:00 AM – Cheetah Chrome