Seasons & episodes
S9 · E13Brushy One String 2016-02-27
The word-of-mouth star's sound is made by one big fat E-string and a rich, powerful voice.
S9 · E14Lake Street Dive 2016-02-29
Performed live at the Tiny Desk, the band's songs often tilt toward soul or rock danceably.
S9 · E15Monsieur Periné 2016-03-04
The Colombian band channels an unlikely inspiration: 1920s-era, guitar-driven jazz from the U.S.
S9 · E16Julien Baker 2016-03-07
The young Tennessee singer performs three of her spare, sad, simple songs at the NPR Music offices.
S9 · E17Gaelynn Lea 2016-03-11
Watch the singer and violinist who stood out from 6,000-plus entries in NPR's Tiny Desk Contest.
S9 · E18Graham Nash 2016-03-14
In a short set that spans 50 years, the CSNY veteran's voice resonates and cuts to the core.
S9 · E19Tedeschi Trucks Band 2016-03-25
Singer-guitarist Susan Tedeschi and guitarist Derek Trucks celebrate the blues, jazz and much more.
S9 · E20Anthony Hamilton 2016-03-28
Hear the soul star and his band perform "Amen," plus three songs that have defined his career.
S9 · E21Ane Brun 2016-04-01
Watch Brun play three new songs, each of which speaks to newfound freedom and fresh opportunities.
S9 · E22PWR BTTM 2016-04-04
The duo has a keen sense of mischief and a gift for honest, punk-infused, tongue-in-cheek pop gems.
S9 · E23Mothers 2016-04-08
Mothers' members chose a few of their slowest, most languid songs to perform in the NPR offices.
S9 · E24Palehound 2016-04-11
Ellen Kempner and her band perform tense and evocative songs amid the silence of a rapt crowd.
S9 · E25Seratones 2016-04-15
The Louisiana band takes gospel into the garage, and what comes out is fiery rock 'n' roll.
S9 · E26Benjamin Clementine 2016-04-18
There are intimate moments of revelation in Clementine's immersive, breathtaking performance.
S9 · E27Julia Holter 2016-04-22
The most minute details become a grandiose spectacle in Holter's cosmic cabaret.
S9 · E28Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds 2016-04-25
The band's punchy horn section, bluesy vocals and harmonica solos instantly demand attention.
S9 · E29Peter Frampton 2016-04-27
Frampton brought some classic songs to the Tiny Desk. We couldn't help but sing along.
S9 · E30Florist 2016-04-29
Emily Sprague performs three delicate songs with help from members of New York's Epoch collective.
S9 · E31Eighth Blackbird 2016-05-02
Watch the sextet perform new music by David Lang, Bryce Dessner and Robert Honstein.
S9 · E32Monika 2016-05-06
When you hear Monika, life feels good: The singer's performances and presence are simply winning.
S9 · E33Lara St. John 2016-05-09
With her intrepid pianist in tow, the violinist performs rowdy tunes that will leave you breathless.
S9 · E34Daymé Arocena 2016-05-13
Arocena's voice combines Aretha Franklin's soul and the sabor of Cuban music queen Celia Cruz.
S9 · E35Steve Kimock 2016-05-16
The veteran jam-rock guitarist's dedication to his instrument is matched only by his imagination.
S9 · E36Andy Shauf 2016-05-20
The Saskatchewan singer-songwriter performs three quietly affecting songs in the NPR Music offices.