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Recap: Shelby Lynne performs career-spanning set on night one of NonCOMM
Shelby Lynne sure knows how to get a crowd’s attention. Backed by a stellar band that featured The Figgs’ Pete Donnelly, Lynne performed songs from her new record I Can’t Imagine in addition to...
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Recap: Houndmouth pack a country-pop punch for their NonCOMM set
Houndmouth are quickly becoming listener (and industry) favorites thanks to their sing-along friendly choruses and repurposed country pop / rock sound. One of the younger acts on NonCOMM’s bill, the...
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Recap: Dr. Dog closes out day one of NonCOMM with a bang
It’s pretty fitting that Dr. Dog‘s current offering is a live album. For their set closing off day one of NonCOMM 2015, the Philly natives exhibited the tight, lively playing and charisma that’s earned...
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Recap: A smooth set from Son Little kicks off night two of NonCOMM
Getting the second night of NonCOMM 2015 off to a smooth beginning, Philadelphia’s Son Little took to the upstairs stage for a set of his trademark psychedelic / electronic soul. The project of...
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Recap: JJ Grey & Mofro bring some Florida heat to NonCOMM
Jacksonville, FL blues rockers JJ Grey & Mofro opened the NPR stage on night two of NonCOMM. Complete with a two-piece horn section, Grey’s band put on an impressive display of songs from its new...
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Recap: Borns brings vibrant pop to NonCOMM
Michigan-LA transplant Garrett Borns (stylized BØRNS) took to NonCOMM’s PRX stage early Thursday night, and immediately blew the minds of everyone standing in WCL upstairs. His falsetto is...
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Recap: Blues Traveler jams out to new songs and classic hits at NonCOMM
This year’s NonCOMM has not only provided a platform for up-and-coming artists, but also a place for heritage artists to prove they still have the goods. Blues Traveler was no exception. The band was...
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Recap: Glen Hansard treats fans to new songs (and surprise guests) at NonCOMM
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard opened his set of all new material with a song “dedicated to Sean and Frank,” two musicians he met earlier in the day. Later in the set he explained: while...
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Recap: Fly Golden Eagle jam out during NonCOMM
Representing the new crew of psych-tinged indie rockers, Fly Golden Eagle played to a packed crowd on the PRX stage. The Nashville band (and October 2014 XPN Artist to Watch) performed songs from their...
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Recap: Heartless Bastards previews Restless Ones at NonCOMM
Cincinnati garage rock quintet Heartless Bastards closed out the festivities at the NPR Music Stage at NonCOMM. The group came on with a rocking set in support of their upcoming release Restless Ones,...
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Recap: Jarekus Singleton’s infectious blues closes out night two at NonCOMM
Mississippi-bred blues guitarist Jarekus Singleton wowed the crowd and closed out the night on the second day of NonCOMM 2015. His following has been steadily growing since the release of his 2014...
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Recap: Calexico bring new record Edge of the Sun to NonCOMM
Arizona rockers Calexico brought their new record Edge of the Sun to NonCOMM for a Free at Noon today. Working with a “stripped down” line-up, the band mixed new songs in with older favorites (like...
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Recap: Gavin James opens up day three of NonCOMM
The third night of NonCOMM 2015 has begun! To kick it off, Irish singer/songwriter Gavin James brought the sweet sound of stripped-down folk to World Cafe Upstairs. With a falsetto that gives Bon Iver...
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Recap: James McMurtry showcases Complicated Game at NonCOMM
James McMurtry kept things simple during his set on the final night of NonCOMM. The Texan showcased his new record Complicated Game, released on a label of the same name earlier this year. He opened...
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Recap: Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear delighted the crowd at NonCOMM
Sibling bandmates are often hailed as greats in the music world, but what about a mother-son duo? Madisen Ward and his mother, Ruth, (better known as “the Mama Bear”) performed a warmhearted,...
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Recap: Natalie Prass delighted NonCOMM with a stunning set of solo pop
Richmond singer-songwriter Natalie Prass has gotten a lot of praise for her lushly arranged debut album. But for her appearance at NonCOMM, she took it down as minimal as it would go. Two guitars – one...
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Recap: Leon Bridges brings Motown swing and Uptown funk to NonCOMM
Leon Bridges transported the crowd to a place where swing, bop and smooth grooves ruled the airways. Taking his performance to World Cafe Live upstairs, everyone was moving as the Fort Worth Texan...
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Recap: The Tallest Man on Earth brings his full band to Philly at NonCOMM
I could go on for hours about everything The Tallest Man On Earth has done for me individually. Almost every long road trip I’ve been on since 2010 has featured at least one of his albums; The Wild...
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Recap: Anderson East closed NonCOMM’s PRX stage with Alabama soul
Athens, Alabama musician Anderson East closed the PRX stage on night three of NonCOMM with his Southern-steeped soul / R&B. Backed by a seasoned band that included a horn section, East previewed...
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Recap: Israel Nash ends the night at NonCOMM with rollicking guitar jams
Northeast by southwestern guitarist / singer / songwriter Israel Nash brought down the house on the final night of NonCOMM with a well-recieved set of his guitar-heavy psych-rock jams. He and his band...
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