Tag: tiny desk

Music NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts

8Ball & MJG: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

This Black Music Month, Tiny Desk celebrates the undeniable legacy of BET. Like the network that put Black artistry first, these sets reflect the essence of Black music. Bobby Carter | June 18, 2026 As 8Ball & MJG entered the NPR building and made their way to the Desk, I couldn’t help but be captivated by their evolution into rap music elder statesmen. No scandal, no breakups — just two emcees in good health ready to get busy. These Memphis legends, steeped in the blues, capture the essence of Southern hip-hop. Unlike many of their ’90s peers who leaned heavily [See More…]

Entertainment NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts

Practise What You Preach. 0 (0)

Tonight we’re taking a look at Foo Fighters performing ‘Learn To Fly’! Original Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxaXWSVhRXU&t=368s TIME STAMPS – 0:00 Intro 0:47 Performance 1:21 NPR Music 2:30 Vocal Movement 3:35 Isolated Vocal 5:00 Natural Flow 6:30 Same Note, Different Pitch 10:10 Holding Back 11:55 Stripped Back 15:00 The Magic of Truly Live For more from my channel, check out my other sites! https://www.patreon.com/wingsofpegasus https://www.wingsofpegasus.com/ Insta – @wingsofpegasusofficial Check the ‘Authentic Vocal’ Project at – www.authenticvocal.com YouTube – youtube.com/@OfficialAuthenticVocal Instagram – @authentic.vocal Pitch monitor courtesy of www.Vocalaize.com Isolation stems obtained through Moises.ai NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concerts is a popular video [See More…]

Music NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts

Eve: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

This Black Music Month, Tiny Desk celebrates the undeniable legacy of BET. Like the network that put Black artistry first, these sets reflect the essence of Black music. Bobby Carter | June 16, 2026 As the first artist booked for this year’s Black Music Month celebration, Eve helped set the tone for our Tiny Desk tribute to BET’s cultural impact. One of the most successful women in hip-hop music, the Philly emcee occupies a unique space, connecting audiences who grew up watching Rap City with a younger generation that rushed home to catch 106 & Park. Although much of Eve’s [See More…]

Music NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts

The Paradox: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

This Black Music Month, Tiny Desk celebrates the undeniable legacy of BET. Like the network that put Black artistry first, these sets reflect the essence of Black music. Alanté Serene | June 12, 2026 “The Paradox is in the business of bringing rock and roll back to the originators,” lead singer Eric Dangerfield says after the band opens its high-energy set with “Get the Message.” The breakthrough anthem made The Paradox the first all-Black band to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. Yet even amid the band’s rapid rise, the members’ playful spirit remains rooted in humble [See More…]

Music NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts

Joe: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

This Black Music Month, Tiny Desk celebrates the undeniable legacy of BET. Like the network that put Black artistry first, these sets reflect the essence of Black music. Bobby Carter | June 10, 2026 R&B veteran Joe Thomas earned every chain and stripe on his body as he stepped behind the Tiny Desk. For every Usher, Ne-Yo, and Leon Thomas who has played in our office, fans of one of their archetypes wondered when he would get his shot. We saw the petitions and social media posts, but trust: We chased for years. Before the music started, the singer-songwriter and [See More…]

Music NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts

Ayra Starr: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

This Black Music Month, Tiny Desk celebrates the undeniable legacy of BET. Like the network that put Black artistry first, these sets reflect the essence of Black music. Alanté Serene | June 8, 2026 Ayra Starr has dreamed of being behind the Desk since she was 14 years old. When that day finally arrived, she wanted the focus to be on her stage presence and distinctively deep-toned vocals. So she traded her signature “Fashion Killer” looks for a simple black sweatsuit, embracing the stripped-down spirit of our platform. Starr and her band arrived with a set that was balanced nearly [See More…]

Music NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts

Floetry: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

This Black Music Month, Tiny Desk celebrates the undeniable legacy of BET. Like the network that put Black artistry first, these sets reflect the essence of Black music. Mitra I. Arthur | June 2, 2026 Floetry made its way “from London’s SE5 to Philly’s west side just to bring the vibe” to the Tiny Desk. And with the poetic flows of Natalie Stewart (aka The Floacist) and a rich, floating soprano from Marsha Ambrosius (aka The Songstress), the vibe in our space was immaculate. This duo has known and made music with each other since youth — it’s a sisterhood [See More…]

Music NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts

Cure For Paranoia, 2026 Tiny Desk Contest Winner: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

Elle Mannion | May 28, 2026 Cure For Paranoia wants you to believe in yourself. Perseverance, plus a whole lot of talent, is what got the Dallas hip-hop collective to our space after submitting to the Tiny Desk Contest four years in a row. Here, between laying down clever verses alongside his ten-piece band, frontperson Cameron McCloud introduces the group and their mission. “Ten years ago, I was placed on medication for bipolar depression and paranoid schizophrenia — but it turned out that music was way more therapeutic than medication was, so I created this band, this brand, this movement, [See More…]

Music NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts

Annahstasia: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

Elle Mannion | May 26, 2026 Take a deep breath. This is what songwriter Annahstasia tenderly instructs her band to do between songs; it’s also an apt description of what listening to her music can feel like. Annahstasia’s voice is soothing, strong, textured and grounded. At the Tiny Desk, it’s exquisitely attuned with the band’s varied instrumentation. Like deep breaths, each song rises and falls as the group starts softly, builds to a crescendo, then lands in a gentle place. For the finale, Annahstasia offers a twist on “Villain,” a standout track from her debut album Tether. What begins as [See More…]

Music NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts

Laurie Anderson: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

Tom Huizenga | May 22, 2026 Laurie Anderson has a way of holding our lives up to a mirror, reintroducing us to ourselves, in all our ridiculousness and splendor. Now in her late 70s, the curious-minded visionary maintains her impish smile; her incantations — on everything from the American Dream to Amelia Earhart in this Tiny Desk set — seem more sage-like than ever. The idea of playing music behind an office desk struck Anderson as just another off-beat idea. She’s had hundreds of her own. No one can boast being NASA’s first artist in residence and performing a concert [See More…]