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2015
2015x2
Daniel Lanois
Episode overview
The producer presides over an all-instrumental, free-form trio with Brian Blade and Jim Wilson.
The producer presides over an all-instrumental, free-form trio with Brian Blade and Jim Wilson.
2015x1
Trey Anastasio
Episode overview
The Phish star was in town to put on a huge show, but the songs here feel more personal than that.
The Phish star was in town to put on a huge show, but the songs here feel more personal than that.
2015x3
Rubblebucket
Episode overview
Even without its confetti cannon, the band brings a fun mix of brass and brash to the NPR offices.
Even without its confetti cannon, the band brings a fun mix of brass and brash to the NPR offices.
2015x4
Bobby Bare Jr.
Episode overview
The Nashville singer writes with acidic wit in lines worthy of his old mentor, Shel Silverstein.
The Nashville singer writes with acidic wit in lines worthy of his old mentor, Shel Silverstein.
2015x5
John Reilly & Friends
Episode overview
Reilly sings and plays guitar alongside Tom Brosseau and Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark.
Reilly sings and plays guitar alongside Tom Brosseau and Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark.
2015x6
Mucca Pazza
Episode overview
With 23 members, the performance-art marching band is the biggest ever to play the Tiny Desk.
With 23 members, the performance-art marching band is the biggest ever to play the Tiny Desk.
2015x7
Until The Ribbon Breaks
Episode overview
The band strips down its electronic sound with the aid of a spaghetti strainer and a paint bucket.
The band strips down its electronic sound with the aid of a spaghetti strainer and a paint bucket.
2015x8
Zola Jesus
Episode overview
With her huge voice and an assist on trombone, Nika Roza Danilova offers up a curious combination.
With her huge voice and an assist on trombone, Nika Roza Danilova offers up a curious combination.
2015x9
Dan Deacon
Episode overview
The Tiny Desk becomes a DJ booth for an office space dance party.
The Tiny Desk becomes a DJ booth for an office space dance party.
2015x10
Phox
Episode overview
The Wisconsin band performs three of its warm, accessible songs in the NPR Music offices.
The Wisconsin band performs three of its warm, accessible songs in the NPR Music offices.
2015x11
Aurelio
Episode overview
Aurelio weaves intricate layers of acoustic guitar to capture the feel of African and the Caribbean.
Aurelio weaves intricate layers of acoustic guitar to capture the feel of African and the Caribbean.
2015x12
Fantastic Negrito
Episode overview
The singer beat out nearly 7,000 other submissions to win NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concert Contest.
The singer beat out nearly 7,000 other submissions to win NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concert Contest.
2015x13
Matt Haimovitz & Christopher O'Riley
Episode overview
The duo plays visionary Beethoven, heartbreaking Janáček and Glass that unfolds like a lullaby.
The duo plays visionary Beethoven, heartbreaking Janáček and Glass that unfolds like a lullaby.
2015x14
Punch Brothers
Episode overview
Before the wide-ranging band plays, the audience sings "Happy Birthday" to mandolinist Chris Thile.
Before the wide-ranging band plays, the audience sings "Happy Birthday" to mandolinist Chris Thile.
2015x16
Sylvan Esso
Episode overview
Performed softly in the light of day, these three songs feel fresh and lovable.
Performed softly in the light of day, these three songs feel fresh and lovable.
2015x15
Anonymous 4 With Bruce Molsky
Episode overview
The a cappella quartet, with banjo and fiddle, offers popular songs from the Civil War era.
The a cappella quartet, with banjo and fiddle, offers popular songs from the Civil War era.
2015x17
Death Cab For Cutie
Episode overview
In a beautifully stark performance, the band plays two songs from Kintsugi and two older favorites.
In a beautifully stark performance, the band plays two songs from Kintsugi and two older favorites.
2015x18
Beach Slang
Episode overview
James Snyder's euphoric punk anthems become raw and uplifting confessionals in this acoustic set.
James Snyder's euphoric punk anthems become raw and uplifting confessionals in this acoustic set.
2015x19
Chadwick Stokes
Episode overview
Stokes' songs feel familiar; they're old friends before you're done hearing them for the first time.
Stokes' songs feel familiar; they're old friends before you're done hearing them for the first time.
2015x20
Rosa Díaz
Episode overview
The singer's lyrics reflect deeply felt emotions in this performance with cellist Daniel de Jesus.
The singer's lyrics reflect deeply felt emotions in this performance with cellist Daniel de Jesus.
2015x21
Jessie Ware
Episode overview
The young English singer brings warmth to electronic music and a swooning quality to her own pop.
The young English singer brings warmth to electronic music and a swooning quality to her own pop.
2015x22
DakhaBrakha
Episode overview
The Ukrainian acoustic quartet's music encompasses sounds and rhythms from around the world.
The Ukrainian acoustic quartet's music encompasses sounds and rhythms from around the world.
2015x23
José González
Episode overview
This soft-spoken Swedish singer left an imprint at the Tiny Desk that was gentle and long lasting.
This soft-spoken Swedish singer left an imprint at the Tiny Desk that was gentle and long lasting.
2015x24
Diego El Cigala
Episode overview
The singer has been called "the Sinatra of flamenco." His expressive style draws on jazz.
The singer has been called "the Sinatra of flamenco." His expressive style draws on jazz.
2015x25
Vijay Iyer Trio
Episode overview
Iyer's working band transforms selections from throughout the pianist's deep and varied catalog.
Iyer's working band transforms selections from throughout the pianist's deep and varied catalog.
2015x26
Eskmo
Episode overview
Found objects are percussion instruments in the hands of a man who's part musician, part magician.
Found objects are percussion instruments in the hands of a man who's part musician, part magician.
2015x27
Bellows
Episode overview
These are enchanting songs, with the power to drift in your head for days.
These are enchanting songs, with the power to drift in your head for days.
2015x28
Camané
Episode overview
A star in his native Portugal, Camané evokes melancholy with a silky baritone and elegant phrasing.
A star in his native Portugal, Camané evokes melancholy with a silky baritone and elegant phrasing.
2015x29
Young Fathers
Episode overview
Intense, hip-hop-infused poetry is reduced to just the essentials in this two-song, four-minute set.
Intense, hip-hop-infused poetry is reduced to just the essentials in this two-song, four-minute set.
2015x30
Jason Vieaux And Yolanda Kondonassis
Episode overview
Watch the Grammy-winning guitarist and acclaimed harpist play music influenced by Africa and Asia.
Watch the Grammy-winning guitarist and acclaimed harpist play music influenced by Africa and Asia.
2015x31
Madisen Ward And The Mama Bear
Episode overview
The mother-son duo's songs are memorable and singable even days after you hear them.
The mother-son duo's songs are memorable and singable even days after you hear them.
2015x32
Frank Fairfield
Episode overview
A young man with an old musical soul has a spellbinding voice and fluid fiddle playing.
A young man with an old musical soul has a spellbinding voice and fluid fiddle playing.
2015x33
Genevieve
Episode overview
See a singer with a powerful voice and extremely encouraging message.
See a singer with a powerful voice and extremely encouraging message.
2015x34
Anna & Elizabeth
Episode overview
If you've never thought your tastes would lean to mountain music, breathe deep and soak it all in.
If you've never thought your tastes would lean to mountain music, breathe deep and soak it all in.
2015x35
The Prettiots
Episode overview
The clever trio shares its love of everything from Law & Order to old-school girl groups.
The clever trio shares its love of everything from Law & Order to old-school girl groups.
2015x36
Strand Of Oaks
Episode overview
Timothy Showalter's music is filled with bite and sometimes regret, but also a good deal of warmth.
Timothy Showalter's music is filled with bite and sometimes regret, but also a good deal of warmth.
2015x37
Hop Along
Episode overview
Frances Quinlan's raspy voice whispers one moment, then lets loose a gut-punching howl the next.
Frances Quinlan's raspy voice whispers one moment, then lets loose a gut-punching howl the next.
2015x38
Oddisee
Episode overview
The charismatic Brooklyn-via-D.C.-area rapper creates just the right amount of space in his music.
The charismatic Brooklyn-via-D.C.-area rapper creates just the right amount of space in his music.
2015x39
And The Kids
Episode overview
The trio's music is full of life, with dissonant sounds that still feel suited for singalongs.
The trio's music is full of life, with dissonant sounds that still feel suited for singalongs.
2015x40
Christopher Paul Stelling
Episode overview
Best witnessed live, Stelling's music is steeped in tradition yet filled with vitality and soul.
Best witnessed live, Stelling's music is steeped in tradition yet filled with vitality and soul.
2015x41
Girlpool
Episode overview
The charming duo performs three of the simple, direct songs from Before The World Was Big.
The charming duo performs three of the simple, direct songs from Before The World Was Big.
2015x42
Songhoy Blues
Episode overview
See a Malian band that fuses African music with Western rock.
See a Malian band that fuses African music with Western rock.
2015x43
Kate Tempest
Episode overview
A celebrated English playwright and rapper deploys storytelling and poetry.
A celebrated English playwright and rapper deploys storytelling and poetry.
2015x44
Paul Weller
Episode overview
See the beloved Britpop veteran perform songs from his new album, Saturns Pattern.
See the beloved Britpop veteran perform songs from his new album, Saturns Pattern.
2015x45
Shamir
Episode overview
The singer's disco-infused funk and soul gets stripped down to a lone voice with a guitar.
The singer's disco-infused funk and soul gets stripped down to a lone voice with a guitar.
2015x46
SOAK
Episode overview
Irish singer-songwriter Bridie Monds-Watson makes the most of a single voice and an acoustic guitar.
Irish singer-songwriter Bridie Monds-Watson makes the most of a single voice and an acoustic guitar.
2015x47
Terence Blanchard Feat. The E-Collective
Episode overview
The New Orleans trumpeter's funky new band creates dance music to ward off despair.
The New Orleans trumpeter's funky new band creates dance music to ward off despair.
2015x48
Torres
Episode overview
Mackenzie Scott's music channels Patti Smith and PJ Harvey while hinting at further growth.
Mackenzie Scott's music channels Patti Smith and PJ Harvey while hinting at further growth.
2015x49
Restorations
Episode overview
The Philly rock band's big-hearted songs are stripped down to a few guitars and a MiniKorg.
The Philly rock band's big-hearted songs are stripped down to a few guitars and a MiniKorg.
2015x50
Kacey Musgraves
Episode overview
The country singer plays four songs from Pageant Material, plus the set-closing "Follow Your Arrow."
The country singer plays four songs from Pageant Material, plus the set-closing "Follow Your Arrow."
2015x51
Son Lux
Episode overview
The trio blows up its sound by adding off-duty, civilian horn players from the U.S. Marine Band.
The trio blows up its sound by adding off-duty, civilian horn players from the U.S. Marine Band.
2015x52
Caroline Rose
Episode overview
Rose plays music as if she's just met her new best friend: It's fresh, fun and enthusiastic.
Rose plays music as if she's just met her new best friend: It's fresh, fun and enthusiastic.
2015x53
Eskimeaux
Episode overview
There's lighthearted, almost childlike beauty in the way Gabrielle Smith puts words to song.
There's lighthearted, almost childlike beauty in the way Gabrielle Smith puts words to song.
2015x54
Mitski
Episode overview
Mitski's music is dark and even scary, but glimmers of beauty peek through.
Mitski's music is dark and even scary, but glimmers of beauty peek through.
2015x55
Happyness
Episode overview
If you're a fan of dark, incredibly dry, wry humor, you've just found Happyness.
If you're a fan of dark, incredibly dry, wry humor, you've just found Happyness.
2015x56
Leon Bridges
Episode overview
Bridges is easy to love and hard to resist, with purity in his voice that's untouched by modern pop.
Bridges is easy to love and hard to resist, with purity in his voice that's untouched by modern pop.
2015x57
Sam Lee
Episode overview
The singer found his voice by finding and preserving old British, Irish and Scottish folk songs.
The singer found his voice by finding and preserving old British, Irish and Scottish folk songs.
2015x58
Watkins Family Hour
Episode overview
With help from Fiona Apple, two Nickel Creek alums gather a band to perform old and new songs.
With help from Fiona Apple, two Nickel Creek alums gather a band to perform old and new songs.
2015x59
Gina Chavez
Episode overview
The Austin singer-songwriter performs with intense openness, directness and warmth.
The Austin singer-songwriter performs with intense openness, directness and warmth.
2015x60
Joan Shelley
Episode overview
As technology rules the day, here's a reminder that a single voice can carry deep emotion.
As technology rules the day, here's a reminder that a single voice can carry deep emotion.
2015x61
The Internet
Episode overview
The R&B band might just be the oddest thing to come from the hip-hop collective Odd Future.
The R&B band might just be the oddest thing to come from the hip-hop collective Odd Future.
2015x62
Lianne La Havas
Episode overview
The singer is soulful yet playful, raw and vulnerable in a commanding kind of way.
The singer is soulful yet playful, raw and vulnerable in a commanding kind of way.
2015x63
Deqn Sue
Episode overview
She came so close to winning NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concert Contest, we just had to see her play.
She came so close to winning NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concert Contest, we just had to see her play.
2015x64
Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah
Episode overview
The trumpeter presents his emotionally charged, jazz-hybridized "stretch music" in performance.
The trumpeter presents his emotionally charged, jazz-hybridized "stretch music" in performance.
2015x65
Andra Day
Episode overview
Day's songs feel candid and vulnerable, but not understated.
Day's songs feel candid and vulnerable, but not understated.
2015x66
Oh Pep!
Episode overview
The band's clever, thoughtful music fits in everywhere from Nashville to its hometown of Melbourne.
The band's clever, thoughtful music fits in everywhere from Nashville to its hometown of Melbourne.
2015x67
Paolo Angeli
Episode overview
The Sardinian guitarist has a whole toy shop aboard his instrument.
The Sardinian guitarist has a whole toy shop aboard his instrument.
2015x68
Beauty Pill
Episode overview
In Beauty Pill, life whirs with plunderphonic glee and riffs are funky from the inside out.
In Beauty Pill, life whirs with plunderphonic glee and riffs are funky from the inside out.
2015x69
The Suffers
Episode overview
The 10-piece band can barely fit all its horns, guitars, percussion and energy behind one desk.
The 10-piece band can barely fit all its horns, guitars, percussion and energy behind one desk.
2015x70
Diane Coffee
Episode overview
Conjuring David Bowie, Diane Coffee's Shaun Fleming swaggered and shimmied behind the Tiny Desk.
Conjuring David Bowie, Diane Coffee's Shaun Fleming swaggered and shimmied behind the Tiny Desk.
2015x71
Chris Stapleton
Episode overview
With his wife Morgane, the country singer-songwriter sings patient, detailed songs of devotion.
With his wife Morgane, the country singer-songwriter sings patient, detailed songs of devotion.
2015x72
My bubba
Episode overview
My bubba is a duo of women whose quirky, delicate, sweetly sung folk songs are a delight.
My bubba is a duo of women whose quirky, delicate, sweetly sung folk songs are a delight.
2015x73
Aurora
Episode overview
At 19 and on the cusp of her first album, the Norwegian singer performs with a sense of discovery.
At 19 and on the cusp of her first album, the Norwegian singer performs with a sense of discovery.
2015x74
Rahim AlHaj
Episode overview
The oud player's wordless music tells powerful stories about life's blessedness and fragility.
The oud player's wordless music tells powerful stories about life's blessedness and fragility.
2015x75
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Episode overview
At the Tiny Desk, Rateliff's body-shaking Southern-style soul takes on a more laid-back sound.
At the Tiny Desk, Rateliff's body-shaking Southern-style soul takes on a more laid-back sound.
2015x76
The Wild Reeds
Episode overview
Great singers aren't easy to come by, so finding three in one band is something special.
Great singers aren't easy to come by, so finding three in one band is something special.
2015x77
Youth Lagoon
Episode overview
Trevor Powers' new songs are expansive and self-assured, a transition reflected in this performance.
Trevor Powers' new songs are expansive and self-assured, a transition reflected in this performance.
2015x78
Teddy Abrams
Episode overview
Hear a young conductor, composer and pianist play Beethoven and his own jazzy pieces.
Hear a young conductor, composer and pianist play Beethoven and his own jazzy pieces.
2015x79
Protomartyr
Episode overview
The Detroit band's loud, screeching, grousing rock can be profound, poetic and bewildering.
The Detroit band's loud, screeching, grousing rock can be profound, poetic and bewildering.
2015x80
The Oh Hellos
Episode overview
The nine-piece band bursts with anthemic joy, even as its songs convey darkness and loneliness.
The nine-piece band bursts with anthemic joy, even as its songs convey darkness and loneliness.
2015x81
Land Lines
Episode overview
The Denver band's mysteriously swirling music is singular, new and adventurous.
The Denver band's mysteriously swirling music is singular, new and adventurous.
2015x82
Shakey Graves
Episode overview
When the singer breaks out his guitar and suitcase drum, a rush of adrenaline hits the room.
When the singer breaks out his guitar and suitcase drum, a rush of adrenaline hits the room.
2015x83
Son Little
Episode overview
A modernistic bluesman with a taste for electronics appears with just his acoustic guitar.
A modernistic bluesman with a taste for electronics appears with just his acoustic guitar.
2015x84
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Episode overview
Watch the soul star perform "Silent Night" and two originals — one for Christmas, one for Hanukkah.
Watch the soul star perform "Silent Night" and two originals — one for Christmas, one for Hanukkah.
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