February 27, 2026 • With a little help from his Sinners co-star Miles Caton, the near-nonagenarian legend gives the Tiny Desk ...

The 2026 Tiny Desk Contest, our annual search for the next great undiscovered artist, is now officially open for entries! From now until Feb. 9 at 11:59 p.m. ET, unsigned artists can submit on the ...

Today is a big day in the NPR Music world. It is the launch of the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest, the series' annual search for the next great undiscovered artist. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "BOXES AND SQUARES") ...

In the Ozarks music scene where thrift-store guitars, DIY posters and word-of-mouth shows still matter, Guinevere Goodwin is taking a swing at one of the internet era’s biggest ...

*NPR Music has officially opened submissions for the 2026 edition of the Tiny Desk Contest, marking the competition’s 12th year. The annual program invites unsigned musicians to submit a video ...

NPR Music received a record number of entries to this year's Tiny Desk Contest, 7,500. That is 7,500 independent artists from across the country with big dreams to play their very own Tiny Desk ...

The 11th edition of the Contest is now accepting submissions. January 14, Washington, D.C. — The Tiny Desk Contest, NPR Music's annual showcase for undiscovered musicians, is back for its 11th year ...