Want to play a Tiny Desk concert? The 2024 Contest is now open for entries

January 24, 2024 • NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest is back.

The power and heartbreak behind the song that won the Tiny Desk Contest

July 31, 2023 • "I don't think it's caught up to me yet — how much my life has changed." While on the road, Little Moon's Emma Hardyman caught up with NPR to reflect on the life-changing win.

Crystal Rose came 'Mad' close to winning the Tiny Desk Contest

June 25, 2023 • "Mad Black Woman" was one of Tiny Desk Contest judge Sharon Van Etten's favorite 2023 entries.

Watch Kina Zore's literal jam session for the Tiny Desk Contest

June 18, 2023 • Pickles, pots and protein were also employed in their quirky song about pandemic lockdowns and frontline workers.

Announcing the winner of the 2023 Tiny Desk Contest

May 16, 2023 • Nearly 6,000 independent artists submitted to this year's Tiny Desk Contest. Meet the Utah band that rose to the top.