For years, the cello-led band has been a constant favorite of the Tiny Desk Contest. Ollella's Ellie Barber brings her playful, occasionally sad songs to our space.
The witty and unpredictable band from Brooklyn is an in-house favorite of the Tiny Desk Contest judges. We knew it was finally time to bring in FORAGER proper.
Álvaro Lafuente's calming voice and steady rhythms feel like a lullaby with a fiesta tilt. At the Desk, the Spanish singer transports us to a club in Barcelona or a beach on Costa Brava.
Surrounded by family in the band and in the audience, John Fogerty bookends solo material with the rock and roll staples of Creedence Clearwater Revival.
From The Top students perform a Tiny Desk concert at NPR Music in Washington, D.C.Sofia Seidelhide caption
A trio of amazing young musicians, from ages nine to 18, give jaw-dropping performances that will bolster your faith in the future of great music making.
Destin Conrad performs a Tiny Desk concert.hide caption
As soon as Coco Jones stepped behind the Desk, donning a beautiful silver dress and a bright, warm smile, it was apparent that we were about to witness a star shine.
American indie rock group Great Grandpa performs at NPR's Tiny Desk in Washington, D.C. on October 28, 2025.Credit: Maansi Srivastava/NPRMaansi Srivastava/NPRhide caption
GIVĒON treats performance as therapy, pouring out his heart like a bottle of wine. The R&B singer treats us to ballads and anthems of heartache, backed by strings and horns.
So much of the holiday season is about finding a balance between bright lights and dark nights. Sixpence None the Richer's music finds depth in the in-between.
Odeal performs a Tiny Desk concert.Sofia Seidelhide caption
Guitarist Sean Shibe pushes his instrument to the limit in new music written for him by Thomas Adès, and softens the vibe with intimate pieces by Bach, Mompou and the eccentric street musician Moondog.
Billy Strings performs a Tiny Desk concert Nov. 6, 2025, at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.Michael Zamorahide caption
It's always summer somewhere. Annie DiRusso and her band offer afive-song pageant full of clever costuming, synchronized dance moves and even a few behind-the-back guitar riffs.
French music duo Air performs at NPR's Tiny Desk on Oct. 8, 2025 in Washington, D.C.Maansi Srivastava/NPRhide caption
The French electronic duo turns distressed dreams into symphonies plucked from cotton candy clouds. Yet to see Air's members perform live, everything looks so effortless.
Brandi Carlile performs a Tiny Desk concert Oct. 16, 2025, at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.Michael Zamorahide caption
Brandi Carlile has a way of making any performance feel like a tête-à-tête, a deep emotional exchange between friends that just happens to take place in a crowd.
David Byrne performs a Tiny Desk concert September 26, 2025, at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.Michael Zamorahide caption
In matching, brilliant blue suits, David Byrne and his band squeeze behind the Desk to perform four songs, including Talking Heads' "Life During Wartime."