Season 2024

2024 · 122 episodes · 42h 2m in all · 10.0/10

1. Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East
5 Jan 2024 · 24 min
Sunny Jain's music promotes the idea of not just crossing boundaries but obliterating them all together.
2. Kevin Kaarl
8 Jan 2024 · 20 min
The Chihuahuan artist transfigures traditional Sinaloan instrumentation into folky new styles.
3. The Good Ones
10 Jan 2024 · 21 min
The Rwandan group's determination to spread its musical message is an inspiration.
4. yMusic
12 Jan 2024 · 19 min
The band's unique sound, driven by its peculiar blend of trumpet, winds and strings, seems like a compelling soundtrack for an age when music genres are becoming increasingly arbitrary.
5. The Japanese House
18 Jan 2024 · 17 min
The U.K. singer-songwriter recasts four of her electro-pop songs in fresh arrangements.
6. Hania Rani
22 Jan 2024 · 16 min
The Polish pianist and composer blurs the lines of ambient, classical and house in this performance.
7. BLK ODYSSY
24 Jan 2024 · 19 min
An 18-minute flex that proves the artist is the modern personification of funk.
8. Thee Sacred Souls
26 Jan 2024 · 21 min
The San Diego-based trio made its mark at the Tiny Desk with satin vocals and vintage melodies.
9. Katie Von Schleicher
29 Jan 2024 · 16 min
With an eight-piece band, the singer-songwriter brings her wry charm to the Tiny Desk.
10. Timo Andres
31 Jan 2024 · 15 min
To mark Philip Glass' 87th birthday, the astute pianist Timo Andres stops by to play a contrasting pair of the composer's popular etudes.
11. Joshua Redman
2 Feb 2024 · 22 min
Joshua Redman illustrates why he is one of today's best saxophonists.
12. Carrtoons
5 Feb 2024 · 17 min
Ben Carr, who performs as Carrtoons, keeps the producer-led Tiny Desk tradition alive in this set.
13. Berhana
7 Feb 2024 · 19 min
The Atlanta singer pays homage to his roots with Ethiopian jazz pianist Kibrom Birhane and members of the Ethio Cali band.
14. Tinashe
9 Feb 2024 · 18 min
Tinashe's Tiny Desk performance proves her artistry has never been one-dimensional.
15. Cinder Well
16 Feb 2024 · 22 min
The California-raised, Ireland-based songwriter performs a set of folk songs that wind around the passage of time.
16. Irreversible Entanglements
19 Feb 2024 · 27 min
The free jazz band with a punk ethos runs through six songs without breaks.
17. Jeezy
21 Feb 2024 · 24 min
The Atlanta superstar focuses on the early chapters of his career in his Tiny Desk.
18. Kelela
23 Feb 2024 · 23 min
The artist brings a distinctive, creative vision to her Tiny Desk performance.
19. Butcher Brown
28 Feb 2024 · 19 min
The Richmond, Va. band brings its signature hot and funky "solar music" to the Desk.
20. Wednesday
1 Mar 2024 · 15 min
"I learned how to play guitar watching Tiny Desk concerts," lead singer Karly Hartzman says. The Asheville rock band translates its noisy, country-influenced sound to a quieter setting.
21. Squirrel Flower
6 Mar 2024 · 19 min
The Chicago-based indie rocker plays stripped back versions of her thundering rock songs.
22. 311
11 Mar 2024 · 16 min
What better way to spend March 11 than with 311 bringing love and nostalgia to the Tiny Desk.
23. Jennifer Koh and Missy Mazzoli
13 Mar 2024 · 23 min
Two adventurous musicians trace the history of their fruitful collaboration in a set of pieces both ferocious and beautiful.
24. Justin Timberlake
15 Mar 2024 · 26 min
The artist, who just dropped his new album Everything I Thought It Was, comes to the Tiny Desk with a set that leans heavily on his early solo catalog.
25. Chappell Roan
21 Mar 2024 · 23 min · 10.0/10
The utterly commanding artist takes the Tiny Desk stage with a magnetic performance and a towering wig.
26. Soul Glo
22 Mar 2024 · 15 min
For the first time, a hardcore punk band graces the Tiny Desk — and ignites a mosh pit in the office.
27. Big Sean
27 Mar 2024 · 26 min
The respected lyricist and hip-hop hitmaker comes to the Desk for one of the longest set lists in Tiny Desk history.
28. Víkingur Ólafsson
28 Mar 2024 · 20 min
The thoughtful pianist from Iceland plays a set of gentle pieces — from Bach to Bartók — evoking nostalgic memories of his childhood.
29. Thandiswa Mazwai x globalFEST 2024
1 Apr 2024 · 20 min
One of post-apartheid South Africa's most influential musicians comes to the Tiny Desk.
30. Tarta Relena x globalFEST 2024
3 Apr 2024 · 21 min
The Spanish duo's timeless, poetic songs evoke images of lyricists and vocalists from centuries past.
31. El Laberinto del Coco x globalFEST 2024
5 Apr 2024 · 28 min
A five-song set from a genre-bending collective built around the folklore and rhythmic styles of bomba.
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32. Linda May Han Oh
8 Apr 2024 · 22 min
In this Tiny Desk, Oh presents a mix of cuts from her 2023 release, The Glass Hours, and new works.
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33. Yaya Bey
10 Apr 2024 · 16 min
The New York-bred singer-songwriter creates a sense of closeness with her audience in this soul-stirring set.
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34. Fujii Kaze
11 Apr 2024 · 30 min
NPR unveils the very first performance for Tiny Desk Concerts JAPAN, featuring talented Japanese singer and pianist Fujii Kaze.
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35. Sleater-Kinney
15 Apr 2024 · 18 min
At the Desk, Sleater-Kinney was all business — as wiry and vital as ever.
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36. Hauschka
17 Apr 2024 · 17 min
It's hard to spot everything Hauschka deployed for this mostly improvised set, from pink putty to strings stuffed with tin foil.
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37. Lise Davidsen
19 Apr 2024 · 14 min
The Norwegian soprano, with plenty of horsepower, unleashes a high C, and much subtle singing, in a thrilling set.
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38. Hot Chip
22 Apr 2024 · 20 min
The electro-pop group performs some of its enduring classics at the Tiny Desk.
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39. Ne-Yo
26 Apr 2024 · 24 min
Forever the showman, the R&B star and songwriter brings some of his biggest hits to the Tiny Desk.
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40. Tiny Desk Premiere: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
29 Apr 2024 · 18 min
The country and bluegrass music legend performs an excellent set with a finale fit for church.
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41. WILLOW
1 May 2024 · 20 min
The artist plays new songs from her forthcoming album, empathogen, as well as throwback hits at the Tiny Desk.
42. Otoboke Beaver
3 May 2024 · 20 min
The outrageously fun Japanese punk band speeds and screams through its catalog.
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43. Kiefer
6 May 2024 · 23 min
With decades clocked behind the piano and a strong catalog, Kiefer Shackelford is primed for this moment.
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44. Yasser Tejeda
8 May 2024 · 20 min
The gifted guitarist combines traditional Dominican music with jazz and rock in his performance.
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45. Luciana Souza
10 May 2024 · 17 min
The Brazilian jazz singer and Trio Corrente perform selections from their Grammy-nominated album Cometa.
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46. Gary Bartz
13 May 2024 · 17 min
The 83-year-old NEA Jazz Master turns the Tiny Desk into a place of musical worship.
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47. Tiny Desk Premiere: Ana Tijoux
15 May 2024 · 21 min
At the Tiny Desk, the French-born Chilean rapper features tracks from across her catalog rich with cultural commentary and political critique.
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48. The Staves
17 May 2024 · 20 min
The Tiny Desk setting perfectly illuminates the power of The Staves' sisterly harmonies.
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49. Bob James
20 May 2024 · 22 min
The jazz pianist performs a decades-spanning set, including a new, improvised version of "Nautilus" with DJ Jazzy Jeff and Talib Kweli.
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50. Nelly Furtado
24 May 2024 · 22 min
Nelly Furtado's Tiny Desk performance felt like a victory lap — a greatest-hits reel and a homecoming all at once.
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51. The Philharmonik
27 May 2024 · 21 min
The 2024 Tiny Desk Contest winner — the multi-genre artist The Philharmonik — performs a celebratory set.
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52. Sean Paul
31 May 2024 · 21 min
The Jamaican superstar Sean Paul’s Tiny Desk set is all gas and no breaks.
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53. Tems
3 Jun 2024 · 21 min
The Nigerian singer-songwriter performs standout songs from her forthcoming album, Born in the Wild.
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54. Lakecia Benjamin
5 Jun 2024 · 17 min
The alto saxophonist burst into her Tiny Desk Concert like a meteor breaching the atmosphere.
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55. Tierra Whack
7 Jun 2024 · 21 min
The Philly rapper gave playful, grade school shenanigans in her Tiny Desk featuring a surprise guest.
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56. Chaka Khan
10 Jun 2024 · 35 min
The “Queen of Funk” graces the Tiny Desk with a set list to groove to.
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57. Kierra Sheard
14 Jun 2024 · 24 min
The Gospel singer brings her faith to the Tiny Desk with a stirring medley of her greatest hits.
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58. Meshell Ndgeocello
18 Jun 2024 · 25 min
The Grammy-winning artist brings powerful cuts from her forthcoming album, No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, as well as fan favorites, to this performance.
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59. Brittney Spencer
21 Jun 2024 · 17 min
The boundary-pushing singer-songwriter brings her country sensibility to the Tiny Desk.
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60. Flo Milli
26 Jun 2024 · 17 min
The Tiny Desk has humbled many artists, but Flo Milli strutted into NPR HQ for this set with the unwavering confidence of an OG.
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61. SWV
28 Jun 2024 · 25 min
We conclude 2024’s Black Music Month celebration at the Tiny Desk with the catalyst for the all-female lineup.
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62. Tiny Desk Premiere: Silvia Pérez Cruz
1 Jul 2024 · 23 min
The Spanish singer performs her brilliantly distinct songs at the Tiny Desk.
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63. Laura Jane Grace & the Mississippi Medicals
3 Jul 2024 · 15 min
The artist crams more than two decades of music, from solo material to Against Me! cuts, into her performance.
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64. María José Llergo
8 Jul 2024 · 21 min
Llergo's performance brings the spirit of a Spanish music scene built on tradition but exploding with new energy to the Tiny Desk.
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65. Julius Rodriguez
10 Jul 2024 · 24 min
The New York-bred and Los Angeles- based pianist and multi-instrumentalist has been regarded as a young master in the jazz world.
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66. The Wiz
12 Jul 2024 · 21 min
The cast of the newest Broadway revival turns NPR headquarters into Emerald City.
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67. Nathy Peluso
15 Jul 2024 · 19 min
The Spanish artist brought all of her genre-bending, vocal powerhouse energy to her Tiny Desk concert.
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68. Phish
17 Jul 2024 · 35 min
The beloved jam band plays a handful of classics and new tracks at the Desk.
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69. Álvaro Díaz
19 Jul 2024 · 15 min
The Puerto Rican rapper brought a relaxed energy and community feel to his performance.
70. Norah Jones
22 Jul 2024 · 19 min
The singer-songwriter makes her long-awaited appearance at the Tiny Desk with a collection of light, breezy tracks.
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71. Feist
24 Jul 2024 · 21 min
The singer-songwriter showcases new and old material in her long-awaited Tiny Desk debut.
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72. Ryan Leslie
26 Jul 2024 · 22 min
The singer-songwriter and entrepreneur adapts his big, synth-heavy sound for his performance.
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73. Tiny Desk Premiere: Shae Universe
29 Jul 2024 · 23 min
Shae Universe takes us on a journey of love in all its forms in this concert: lust, romance and self-love.
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74. Kehlani
31 Jul 2024 · 15 min
Kehlani’s Tiny Desk invites viewers on a ride through several of their biggest hits.
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75. The LOX
2 Aug 2024 · 18 min
After 30 years in the game, the rap trio brings a fresh, new sound to the Desk.
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76. Alana Springsteen
5 Aug 2024 · 19 min
Springsteen showed up ready to make it count, with a carefully arranged set list and an incredible band.
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77. Milton Nascimento & esperanza spalding (Home) Concert
7 Aug 2024 · 23 min
The musical icons perform new songs from their forthcoming album, Milton + esperanza, in a rare video performance.
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78. Devo
9 Aug 2024 · 18 min
The group brings its playfully subversive style to the Tiny Desk.
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79. Chucho Valdés
12 Aug 2024 · 21 min
The Cuban pianist brings his legendary blend of jazz, classical and Cuban tradition.
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80. Sierra Ferrell
14 Aug 2024 · 18 min
Sierra Ferrell is the May Queen of American roots music — no matter what month it is.
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81. Keyon Harrold
16 Aug 2024 · 26 min
The artist brings his musical family together across jazz, R&B and hip-hop to the Tiny Desk.
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82. Katy Kirby
19 Aug 2024 · 18 min
The singer-songwriter’s clear voice and distinctive lyrical imagery shine in this dynamic performance.
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83. Maxwell
23 Aug 2024 · 31 min
The soul singer seduces the Tiny Desk audience with his tender songs of love and heartbreak.
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84. Lainey Wilson
27 Aug 2024 · 20 min
The whole deeply charming set announced Wilson as a star with staying power.
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85. Pygmy Lush
30 Aug 2024 · 23 min
This Tiny Desk is the atmospheric folk band’s first live performance in seven years.
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86. Mdou Moctar
10 Sept 2024 · 19 min
There’s a righteous fury to Mdou Moctar’s music, but also a reminder the good fight is always worth fighting.
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87. Remi Wolf
12 Sept 2024 · 22 min
Remi Wolf may be a superhero who isn’t entirely aware of her powers.
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88. Juanes
16 Sept 2024 · 24 min
The Colombian superstar brought his intensely personal songs, which didn’t lose their power of speaking to heart.
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89. Danny Ocean
18 Sept 2024 · 23 min
The Venezuelan artist’s performance reflects his ability to make universal music about love without losing sight of larger human struggles.
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90. Daniel, Me Estás Matando
20 Sept 2024 · 16 min
The Mexican band brings its signature “Boleroglam” to the Tiny Desk.
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91. OKAN
24 Sept 2024 · 20 min
The group’s Afro-Cuban sounds honor tradition while stretching the boundaries of how it's expressed.
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92. Ivan Cornejo
26 Sept 2024 · 23 min
Whether in a stadium of 75,000 or behind a desk in an office building, Ivan Cornejo sings two notes and the heart quiets.
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93. Fabiola Méndez
30 Sept 2024 · 16 min
The Puerto Rican artist brings joy to the Tiny Desk with her signature cuatro.
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94. Rita Payés
2 Oct 2024 · 23 min
The artist performs a variety of Spanish jazz that’s contemporary and nimble in its delivery, yet leans heavily on tradition.
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95. Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso
4 Oct 2024 · 18 min
Argentina is a country notorious for unabashed expression and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso take nothing for granted when it comes to showing up as they are.
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96. Eladio Carrión
6 Oct 2024 · 21 min
The Kansas-born, Puerto Rico-raised artist blends English language hip-hop and Latin trap seamlessly in this performance.
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97. The Marías
9 Oct 2024 · 20 min
The indie band brings its authenticity and bedroom pop style to the Tiny Desk’s slightly bigger space.
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98. Sheila E.
11 Oct 2024 · 23 min
One of the world’s most recognized drummers glides easily from genre to genre in this performance.
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99. John Holiday
16 Oct 2024 · 21 min
The countertenor’s sparkling personality shines brightly in a wide ranging set that includes jazz, classical and spirituals.
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100. Audrey Nuna
18 Oct 2024 · 19 min
The artist’s setlist perfectly encapsulates how much musical ground she’s able to cover.
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101. Kamasi Washington
21 Oct 2024 · 20 min
The Grammy-nominated saxophonist brought the house down with his reflective, danceable ballads.
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102. The Baylor Project
23 Oct 2024 · 27 min
The musical and life partners’ playfulness and love for each other is on full display in this performance.
103. Dua Lipa
25 Oct 2024 · 19 min
The pop superstar finally graced the actual Tiny Desk with joyous music, at a time when we could all use it.
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104. Sylo
28 Oct 2024 · 19 min
The Toronto-based R&B artist’s voice is light and airy, but cozy. In reimaginations of his songs, Sylo reflects his quick growth as an artist.
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105. Chelsea Wolfe
30 Oct 2024 · 15 min
Wolfe strips down her colossal sound to its barest, most intimate elements, revealing the profound beauty within.
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106. Sheer Mag
1 Nov 2024 · 19 min
The Philly band, a force for good in rock and roll, runs through a career-spanning set with a little help from some bagpipes.
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107. LaRussell
4 Nov 2024 · 21 min
The Vallejo, Calif., rapper brings his famous backyard vibes to the Tiny Desk.
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108. Elmiene
11 Nov 2024 · 21 min
The British singer-songwriter performs his charismatic, '90s R&B-inspired love songs.
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109. Yunchan Lim
13 Nov 2024 · 18 min
The youngest ever winner of the Van Cliburn Piano Competition makes our trusty upright piano sound like a 9-foot grand in music by Liszt and Tchaikovsky.
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110. Durand Jones
15 Nov 2024 · 23 min
The artist sings fervently of hope, joy and perseverance backed by a group of impressive gospel singers.
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111. The Magnetic Fields
20 Nov 2024 · 20 min
The band performs more than half a dozen songs across the beloved 69 Love Songs.
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112. Wyatt Flores
22 Nov 2024 · 22 min
The young country artist solidifies himself as a rising star in this captivating performance.
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113. Teedra Moses
25 Nov 2024 · 22 min
The artist celebrates the 20th anniversary of her landmark debut album Complex Simplicity.
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114. TV On The Radio
27 Nov 2024 · 24 min
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes, the band plays a breathtaking and career-spanning set.
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115. Rosie Tucker
2 Dec 2024 · 16 min
The indie rocker brings their catchy songs full of big ideas to the Tiny Desk.
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116. Old Crow Medicine Show
4 Dec 2024 · 16 min
The band performs its revved-up take on roots music at the Tiny Desk.
117. Doechii
6 Dec 2024 · 24 min
The Grammy-nominated rapper moved throughout her Tiny Desk with purpose — knowing exactly what she wanted and how to achieve it.
118. Stereophonic
9 Dec 2024 · 21 min
119. Billie Eilish
12 Dec 2024 · 22 min
120. Waxahatchee
16 Dec 2024 · 22 min
121. Yo Gabba GabbaLand!
18 Dec 2024 · 13 min
122. Sabrina Carpenter
20 Dec 2024 · 26 min