Seasons & episodes
S10 · E49Rare Essence 2017-07-19
Rare Essence has been bringing go-go to the world since 1976 — the group brought that pedigree, and the genre's massive meld of funk, rhythm and blues and soul, to this raucous hometown Tiny Desk.
S10 · E50Albin Lee Meldau 2017-07-20
Albin Lee Meldau possesses a thunderous, deeply affecting voice, which he uses to tell some utterly dark, but demonstrably cathartic, tales.
S10 · E51The Shins 2017-07-24
James Mercer, the emotional and creative heart of The Shins, gives a moving performance at the Tiny Desk, with two new songs and a classic from the band's 2003 album Chutes Too Narrow.
S10 · E52Aldous Harding 2017-07-28
Intensity in songs often expresses itself as volume – a loud guitar, a scream, a piercing synth line. But in the case of Aldous Harding it's in the spaces, the pauses, and her unique delivery.
S10 · E53Diet Cig 2017-08-02
Diet Cig's songs crackle like Pop Rocks, but with a confrontational honesty and striking gravity — and on top of Bob Boilen's desk.
S10 · E54Maggie Rogers 2017-08-07
The rising pop star performs three of her best-known songs, including a sweet solo take on her career-making “Alaska.”
S10 · E55ALA.NI 2017-08-14
ALA.NI captures and conveys a reverent love of early-20th-century music, while injecting those sounds with charisma and charm well suited for any era.
S10 · E56DJ Premier & The Badder Band 2017-08-21
One of hip-hop's most revered producers brings his songs to life behind the Tiny Desk, with the help of a four-piece band.
S10 · E57Jason Isbell 2017-08-28 · 20 min
The Alabama singer-songwriter and his band perform three songs from The Nashville Sound, but their set includes a few surprises, too.
S10 · E58Jidenna 2017-09-05
The Nigerian-American MC and his band perform three reworked selections from Jidenna's impeccable debut album, The Chief.
S10 · E59Frances Cone 2017-09-08
The Brooklyn-based band crafts infectious pop music that builds dramatically before giving way to a quiet calm.
S10 · E60Bleachers 2017-09-12
Jack Antonoff re-arranged three songs from his band's latest album, Gone Now, for the Tiny Desk.
S10 · E61L.A. Salami 2017-09-13
The story songs and poetry of Lookman Adekunle Salami, who writes and records as L.A. Salami, recall the brilliant and epic ramblings of Bob Dylan.
S10 · E62Snail Mail 2017-09-15
Snail Mail's sleepy songs have a way of waking you up. Watch the band perform music from its quietly stunning Habit EP, plus a new song played solo by Lindsey Jordan.
S10 · E63SsingSsing 2017-09-21
It's safe to say this Korean, cross-dressing rock band looks and sounds like no one who's ever performed at the Tiny Desk.
S10 · E64Bomba Estereo 2017-09-22
Bomba Estereo is not known as a hushed band. Member Simon Mejia said this Tiny Desk performance was the group's quietest, a stripped-down treatment that illustrates the inherent quality of the music.
S10 · E65Steve Martin And The Steep Canyon Rangers 2017-09-25
It's hard to think of an artist who's brought more joy to more people, across more generations — and in more ways — than Steve Martin.
S10 · E66Chronixx 2017-09-27
The Jamaican reggae star proudly carries the torch of his country's roots reggae legends.
S10 · E67Dawg Yawp 2017-09-29
Welcome the world of Dawg Yawp, the musical concoction of Rob Keenan and Tyler Randall, where drones and toy pianos are likely to collide with heavy metal electronics and a well-placed melody.
S10 · E68Paramore 2017-10-02
Paramore captures the moment between rapture and its comedown. Watch the band rearrange songs from its sparkling pop album After Laughter.
S10 · E69Landlady 2017-10-06
Landlady's music is more than sonic exploration, it's an adventure. The songs can feel a bit drugged-out – a bit high and full of curiosity – but never overly intoxicated or out-of-touch.
S10 · E70Randy Newman 2017-10-10
Watch the six-time Grammy winner go solo behind the Tiny Desk.
S10 · E71Hanson 2017-10-16
Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson just celebrated their 25th anniversary as a band. To celebrate, watch them perform three of their post-“MMMBop” career highlights.
S10 · E72Thundercat 2017-10-18
Thundercat is willing and able to shape-shift to fit into just about any box you show him, but he won't stay in there for long.