Tiny Desk Concerts - Audio

Ho hey! Look who turned up at the Tiny Desk. Watch The Lumineers play a four-song set for the smallest crowd in ages.

Robby Grant, Pat Sansone (Wilco), Jonathan Kirkscey and John Medeski (Medeski, Martin & Wood) give an all-Mellotron performance, making music of magic and mystery.

When Los Lobos gathered behind the Tiny Desk, it felt like they were cramped in the back room of a family Christmas party, calling up tunes from the Latin holiday song book.

The vibrancy of the band can feel childlike and candy-coated. But the group's songs are more about the pain of entering adulthood and leaving some of that sweetness behind.

David Crosby, Becca Stevens, Michelle Willis and Michael League are The Lighthouse Band, and together they harmonized the heck out of the Tiny Desk.

Foxing is at the forefront of an emo revival, heavily influenced by late-'90s and early 2000s groups like Sunny Day Real Estate and American Football.

Scott Mulvahill has been trying to win the Tiny Desk Contest for each of its four years. And while he's never won, we all loved him so much we had to invite him to play.

Liniker e os Caramelows are from Brazil but steeped in the tradition of soul from here in the U.S. Watching this performance is to witness a spell being cast, note-by-note.

The jazz singer, who used to be into radical feminist punk, now composes and sings beautiful jazz ballads.

The singer's performance at the Tiny Desk was an almost spiritual experience, leaving many at the NPR Music offices in awe.

New Orleans' native son brought his musical Gumbo — and a 10-piece orchestra — to the Tiny Desk for some well-seasoned soul and a lesson in creative freedom.

The bassist and drummer from D.C.'s pioneering punk band Fugazi join guitarist Anthony Pirog for a set of thrilling, sometimes loud and frenetic instrumentals.

The reggaetón superstar kicks off our "El Tiny" takeover of the Tiny Desk (home) concert series.

The pop singer premieres new music with family and friends for her "El Tiny" home concert.

The Colombian indie rock band performs a colorful and funky four-song set from their home country's capital, Bogotá.

The Mexican singer returns to the instrument workshop that started it all, performing a stunning set from her parent's home in Veracruz, Mexico.

The Cuban vocalist and her parents perform a three-song set from Havana for this stop of our "El Tiny" tour of Latin music.

Watch Linda Diaz's Tiny Desk concert, recorded atop New York City's Javits Center.

Wayne Coyne has been preparing for this era of social distancing for 10 years. Watch The Flaming Lips perform in bubbles for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.

The Austin-based rock band is nominated for the album and record of the year at next year's Grammys. See why in this Tiny Desk quarantine concert.

Benny The Butcher, one third of Griselda, performs a short set in his living room, with help from BSF labelmates Rick Hyde and Heem.

The bohemian rock icon performs a Tiny Desk quarantine concert from his home in the Bahamas.

The Brazilian-born guitarist performs a peace-inducing concert from his home in Los Angeles.

The Boston-born, Los Angeles-based rapper does it all in this performance for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.

The pop-meet-classical duo perform a quarantine concert from their New York City apartment.

Listen to D Smoke perform a riveting Tiny Desk (home) concert.

John and T.J. Osborne turn up the intensity in a Tiny Desk quarantine set that features music from the duo's 2020 album, Skeletons.

The 21-year-old McKenna performs a four-song quarantine concert with a full band.

Nick Hakim premieres new music from a dark corner of his bedroom in Bushwick, Brooklyn.

The Alt.Latino favorite comes together virtually to perform a handful of songs from the band's latest album, Invisible People.

The talented Canadian composer and songwriter creates an ensemble in their bedroom for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.

The drummer and activist perform three songs for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.

Ani DiFranco delivers a beautiful and powerful performance from her home and studio, Big Blue in New Orleans.

The Nickel Creek fiddler makes a magical return to Tiny Desk. Watch Sara Watkins and her band perform five songs in quarantine.

Americana's most famous couple perform a Tiny Desk quarantine set in their barn, backed by gorgeous stain-glassed windows.

Burt Bacharach, one of pop's historic melody makers, is still performing at age 92, as you'll see in this Tiny Desk quarantine concert with lyricist Daniel Tashian.

Watch four different Jacob Colliers perform simultaneously in the same studio in this unprecedented Tiny Desk quarantine concert.

Bill Callahan has a deep pocket of stories to tell. Standing outside his home, he performs a few of them with guitarist Matt Kinsey and trumpet player Derek Phelps.

One of our favorite indie rock lyricists performs a four-song concert for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.

The most popular band in the world performs three songs with a live band for Tiny Desk's quarantine series.

The country singer performed four songs from her latest album, Never Will, including one of our top 25 songs of 2019.

Lucinda Williams and her guitar mate, Stuart Mathis, set up shop for a Tiny Desk home concert at Thirty Tigers' headquarters in Nashville.

The pop group took to the biggest little stage in New York City to record its Tiny Desk quarantine set.

One of the shining lights of Americana music recorded a Tiny Desk concert at her home in Nashville.

Clem Snide and Scott Avett play spiritually searching songs from Forever Just Beyondwhile maintaining social distancing for their Tiny Desk (home) concert.

Watch the hip-hop group perform a stripped-down set from a house in Los Angeles for Tiny Desk's quarantine series.

The Nashville-based rock musician recorded a five-song set for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.

The American guitarist met Adele Pappalardo years ago while touring Italy. They perform droning psych-folk songs together from their Bergamo home.

Thao is joined by two cellists in this remarkable set for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.

The indie rock band performs four songs while quarantining in five separate homes.

The acclaimed guitarist (and masculine half of She & Him) performed seven songs in his Tiny Desk quarantine concert.

After performing for us last year, Nilüfer Yanya rejoins the Tiny Desk team from afar, performing three works from her last album and debuting a new song.

The Seoul-based sextet performs music that blends Korean traditional music with modern sounds.

The Polish rock band performed a Tiny Desk quarantine concert in Gdańsk basement.

Lianne La Havas plays a Tiny Desk from her cozy London space. Her set includes two songs from her upcoming, self-titled album.

John Fogerty plays three Creedence Clearwater Revival classics with some help from his family for his Tiny Desk home concert.

From Kevin Morby's tiny desk in Kansas City, Kevin Morby and Waxahatchee duet.

From Margo Price to Nathaniel Rateliff, watch five artists perform their favorite John Prine tunes from their homes (and bathtubs) in honor of one of the greatest songwriters of any generation.

Rodrigo y Gabriela play a relaxed Tiny Desk home concert from their studio in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.

The Death Cab For Cutie frontman performs a new song and pays tribute to Fountains of Wayne songwriter Adam Schlesinger in this quarantine concert.

Laura Marling delivers an intimate performance of songs from her just-released record Song For Our Daughterin her living room.

The singer and songwriter plays four new songs from his home in Cornwall, accompanied by a modular synthesizer and fronted by Adams' gifted falsetto.

The jazz singer and guitarist has multiple Grammy nominations to his name. He performed five songs for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.

No joke: The Doobie Brother took to his studio to record a special quarantine concert for Tiny Desk fans.

The New Normal includes some Tiny Desk concerts without the Tiny Desk. Sophie Allison, aka Soccer Mommy, performed a short set while quarantining in her Nashville home during the coronavirus crisis.

The Australian band uses tiny moments of introspection to illuminate life's bewildering, terrifying, isolating aspects — especially as they apply to women.

A Tribe Called Quest's Ali Shaheed Muhammad and composer Adrian Younge brought their Luke Cage-inspired collaboration to the Tiny Desk.

Sudan Archives draws inspiration from Irish and African traditional music. Watch her channel both in this Tiny Desk concert.

The pop superstar premiered a new song, "Gramercy Park," and revisited a classic during her Tiny Desk performance.

The cast and musicians of the hit Broadway musical Hadestownpack into the Tiny Desk for a truly glorious performance of its greatest songs.

More than 40 years after forming, the British post-punk pioneers finally visited the Tiny Desk.

The award-winning Irish quartet performs three songs from its latest album, The Livelong Day, at the Tiny Desk.

The frontwoman of the indie-rock band Hop Along made her second appearance at the Tiny Desk, this time performing songs from her debut solo album.

Grammy-winning fiddler Augustin Hadelich brings one of the finest violins in the world to the Tiny Desk.

Jon Batiste premieres new songs and takes us through some of the many sides of his rich musical history at the Tiny Desk.

Alexandra Sauser-Monnig returns to the Tiny Desk with her band Daughter of Swords, showcasing new music as well as songs from 2019's gorgeous Dawnbreakeralbum.

The harpsichord is alive and well. Watch Mahan Esfahani give the first solo harpsichord recital at the Tiny Desk, playing music that spans over 250 years.

The Free Nationals and Anderson .Paak make their triumphant return to the Tiny Desk along with some other special guests.

With a great deal of "Salva-Mex-American" pride, Angelica Garcia performs three songs from her album, Cha Cha Palace at the Tiny Desk.

Alex Toth, who played the Tiny Desk back in 2015 as a member of Rubblebucket returns front and center with his own band, Tōth.

You'll want to watch this deeply reflective and personal Tiny Desk concert.

The soul singer demonstrated a commitment to the Tiny Desk that we rarely, if ever, see.

Chris and Rich Robinson revisit songs from their debut album, Shake Your Money Maker.

Watch the low-key British pop star perform "Sunflower," "Loving Is Easy" and more at the Tiny Desk.

The former One Direction singer gave a charming performance of "Watermelon Sugar," "Adore You" and other cuts from his latest album, Fine Line.

The 23-year old rapper from Alabama went for a stripped-down set anchored by a Peruvian cajón.

Watch the award-winning pianist play a hit by Chopin, a premiere by Thomas Adès and a cherished song by Gershwin dressed in a virtuosic arrangement.

Within the first moments of Taimane's magical set, we hear her play fiery flamenco, a famous phrase from the opera Carmen, a touch of Bach and more than a nod to her Hawaiian homeland.

The veteran jazz drummer is joined by special guests that include producer and percussionist Kassa Overall and actor Malcolm Jamal Warner, for a potent and deeply moving set.

Weir, along with Don Was and Jay Lane, play a set rich in Grateful Dead lore, including an emotional take on the sing-along, "Ripple."

The band from Havana brings its intoxicating mix of Afro-Cuban dance music and 1970s funk-and-soul to the Tiny Desk.

The Australian singer transforms the NPR Music offices with a voice that, at moments, comes as a whisper.

A consummate storyteller, going as far back to her days with her band Rilo Kiley, the words of Jenny Lewis comfort and inspire.

Chris Dave, your favorite musician's favorite drummer, takes listeners on a journey through a virtual record store, picking up different genres along the way and putting them in your bag.

The Canadian singer-songwriter gives a deep, soulful performance against a sometimes moody backdrop of bass saxophone and bowed guitars.

The Iranian-Swedish singer draws her musical cues from Brandy and Sade while racking up a list of collaborators such as Vince Staples, James Fauntleroy and, most recently, Pharrell Williams.

Backed by a small string section, Stevenson performed three songs that sounded so gorgeous, an actual marriage proposal broke out shortly after her set ended.

Phil Elverum shares his open wounds — of death, love and the loss of love — in close harmonies, accompanied only by electric and nylon-string guitars.

At 25, she mixes the bluesy melisma of Nina Simone and the deep register of Sarah Vaughan — two of her influences — with songwriting as devastating as her delivery.