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NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

Season 2015

2015 • 84 Episodes

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Activity from Friends

Trey Anastasio

S08 E01 • Monday, Jan 5, 2015 • Jan 5

The Phish star was in town to put on a huge show, but the songs here feel more personal than that.

Daniel Lanois

S08 E02 • Saturday, Jan 3, 2015 • Jan 3

The producer presides over an all-instrumental, free-form trio with Brian Blade and Jim Wilson.

Rubblebucket

S08 E03 • Tuesday, Jan 20, 2015 • Jan 20

Even without its confetti cannon, the band brings a fun mix of brass and brash to the NPR offices.

Bobby Bare Jr.

S08 E04 • Tuesday, Jan 27, 2015 • Jan 27

The Nashville singer writes with acidic wit in lines worthy of his old mentor, Shel Silverstein.

John Reilly & Friends

S08 E05 • Tuesday, Feb 3, 2015 • Feb 3

Reilly sings and plays guitar alongside Tom Brosseau and Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark.

Mucca Pazza

S08 E06 • Tuesday, Feb 10, 2015 • Feb 10

With 23 members, the performance-art marching band is the biggest ever to play the Tiny Desk.

Until The Ribbon Breaks

S08 E07 • Tuesday, Feb 17, 2015 • Feb 17

The band strips down its electronic sound with the aid of a spaghetti strainer and a paint bucket.

Zola Jesus

S08 E08 • Monday, Feb 23, 2015 • Feb 23

With her huge voice and an assist on trombone, Nika Roza Danilova offers up a curious combination.

Dan Deacon

S08 E09 • Wednesday, Feb 25, 2015 • Feb 25

The Tiny Desk becomes a DJ booth for an office space dance party.

Phox

S08 E10 • Monday, Mar 2, 2015 • Mar 2

The Wisconsin band performs three of its warm, accessible songs in the NPR Music offices.

Aurelio

S08 E11 • Saturday, Mar 7, 2015 • Mar 7

Aurelio weaves intricate layers of acoustic guitar to capture the feel of African and the Caribbean.

Fantastic Negrito

S08 E12 • Monday, Mar 9, 2015 • Mar 9

The singer beat out nearly 7,000 other submissions to win NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concert Contest.

Matt Haimovitz & Christopher O'Riley

S08 E13 • Saturday, Mar 14, 2015 • Mar 14

The duo plays visionary Beethoven, heartbreaking Janáček and Glass that unfolds like a lullaby.

Punch Brothers

S08 E14 • Monday, Mar 16, 2015 • Mar 16

Before the wide-ranging band plays, the audience sings "Happy Birthday" to mandolinist Chris Thile.

Anonymous 4 With Bruce Molsky

S08 E15 • Saturday, Mar 28, 2015 • Mar 28

The a cappella quartet, with banjo and fiddle, offers popular songs from the Civil War era.

Sylvan Esso

S08 E16 • Friday, Mar 20, 2015 • Mar 20

Performed softly in the light of day, these three songs feel fresh and lovable.

Death Cab For Cutie

S08 E17 • Monday, Apr 6, 2015 • Apr 6

In a beautifully stark performance, the band plays two songs from Kintsugi and two older favorites.

Beach Slang

S08 E18 • Friday, Apr 10, 2015 • Apr 10

James Snyder's euphoric punk anthems become raw and uplifting confessionals in this acoustic set.

Chadwick Stokes

S08 E19 • Monday, Apr 13, 2015 • Apr 13

Stokes' songs feel familiar; they're old friends before you're done hearing them for the first time.

Rosa Díaz

S08 E20 • Friday, Apr 17, 2015 • Apr 17

The singer's lyrics reflect deeply felt emotions in this performance with cellist Daniel de Jesus.

Jessie Ware

S08 E21 • Monday, Apr 20, 2015 • Apr 20

The young English singer brings warmth to electronic music and a swooning quality to her own pop.

DakhaBrakha

S08 E22 • Saturday, Apr 25, 2015 • Apr 25

The Ukrainian acoustic quartet's music encompasses sounds and rhythms from around the world.

José González

S08 E23 • Wednesday, Apr 29, 2015 • Apr 29

This soft-spoken Swedish singer left an imprint at the Tiny Desk that was gentle and long lasting.

Diego El Cigala

S08 E24 • Friday, May 1, 2015 • May 1

The singer has been called "the Sinatra of flamenco." His expressive style draws on jazz.

Vijay Iyer Trio

S08 E25 • Monday, May 4, 2015 • May 4

Iyer's working band transforms selections from throughout the pianist's deep and varied catalog.

Eskmo

S08 E26 • Friday, May 8, 2015 • May 8

Found objects are percussion instruments in the hands of a man who's part musician, part magician.

Bellows

S08 E27 • Monday, May 11, 2015 • May 11

These are enchanting songs, with the power to drift in your head for days.

Camané

S08 E28 • Friday, May 15, 2015 • May 15

A star in his native Portugal, Camané evokes melancholy with a silky baritone and elegant phrasing.

Young Fathers

S08 E29 • Tuesday, May 19, 2015 • May 19

Intense, hip-hop-infused poetry is reduced to just the essentials in this two-song, four-minute set.

Jason Vieaux And Yolanda Kondonassis

S08 E30 • Friday, May 22, 2015 • May 22

Watch the Grammy-winning guitarist and acclaimed harpist play music influenced by Africa and Asia.

Madisen Ward And The Mama Bear

S08 E31 • Tuesday, May 26, 2015 • May 26

The mother-son duo's songs are memorable and singable even days after you hear them.

Frank Fairfield

S08 E32 • Friday, May 29, 2015 • May 29

A young man with an old musical soul has a spellbinding voice and fluid fiddle playing.

Genevieve

S08 E33 • Monday, Jun 1, 2015 • Jun 1

See a singer with a powerful voice and extremely encouraging message.

Anna & Elizabeth

S08 E34 • Monday, Jun 8, 2015 • Jun 8

If you've never thought your tastes would lean to mountain music, breathe deep and soak it all in.

The Prettiots

S08 E35 • Monday, Jun 15, 2015 • Jun 15

The clever trio shares its love of everything from Law & Order to old-school girl groups.

Strand Of Oaks

S08 E36 • Friday, Jun 19, 2015 • Jun 19

Timothy Showalter's music is filled with bite and sometimes regret, but also a good deal of warmth.

Hop Along

S08 E37 • Monday, Jun 22, 2015 • Jun 22

Frances Quinlan's raspy voice whispers one moment, then lets loose a gut-punching howl the next.

Oddisee

S08 E38 • Friday, Jun 26, 2015 • Jun 26

The charismatic Brooklyn-via-D.C.-area rapper creates just the right amount of space in his music.

And The Kids

S08 E39 • Tuesday, Jun 30, 2015 • Jun 30

The trio's music is full of life, with dissonant sounds that still feel suited for singalongs.

Christopher Paul Stelling

S08 E40 • Monday, Jul 6, 2015 • Jul 6

Best witnessed live, Stelling's music is steeped in tradition yet filled with vitality and soul.

Girlpool

S08 E41 • Friday, Jul 10, 2015 • Jul 10

The charming duo performs three of the simple, direct songs from Before The World Was Big.

Songhoy Blues

S08 E42 • Friday, Jul 17, 2015 • Jul 17

See a Malian band that fuses African music with Western rock.

Kate Tempest

S08 E43 • Tuesday, Jul 21, 2015 • Jul 21

A celebrated English playwright and rapper deploys storytelling and poetry.

Paul Weller

S08 E44 • Tuesday, Jul 28, 2015 • Jul 28

See the beloved Britpop veteran perform songs from his new album, Saturns Pattern.

Shamir

S08 E45 • Friday, Jul 31, 2015 • Jul 31

The singer's disco-infused funk and soul gets stripped down to a lone voice with a guitar.

SOAK

S08 E46 • Monday, Aug 3, 2015 • Aug 3

Irish singer-songwriter Bridie Monds-Watson makes the most of a single voice and an acoustic guitar.

Terence Blanchard Feat. The E-Collective

S08 E47 • Wednesday, Aug 5, 2015 • Aug 5

The New Orleans trumpeter's funky new band creates dance music to ward off despair.

Torres

S08 E48 • Monday, Aug 10, 2015 • Aug 10

Mackenzie Scott's music channels Patti Smith and PJ Harvey while hinting at further growth.

Restorations

S08 E49 • Friday, Aug 14, 2015 • Aug 14

The Philly rock band's big-hearted songs are stripped down to a few guitars and a MiniKorg.

Kacey Musgraves

S08 E50 • Monday, Aug 17, 2015 • Aug 17

The country singer plays four songs from Pageant Material, plus the set-closing "Follow Your Arrow."

NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

Season 2015

2015 • 84 Episodes

Activity from Friends

Trey Anastasio

S08 E01 • Monday, Jan 5, 2015 • Jan 5

The Phish star was in town to put on a huge show, but the songs here feel more personal than that.

Daniel Lanois

S08 E02 • Saturday, Jan 3, 2015 • Jan 3

The producer presides over an all-instrumental, free-form trio with Brian Blade and Jim Wilson.

Rubblebucket

S08 E03 • Tuesday, Jan 20, 2015 • Jan 20

Even without its confetti cannon, the band brings a fun mix of brass and brash to the NPR offices.

Bobby Bare Jr.

S08 E04 • Tuesday, Jan 27, 2015 • Jan 27

The Nashville singer writes with acidic wit in lines worthy of his old mentor, Shel Silverstein.

John Reilly & Friends

S08 E05 • Tuesday, Feb 3, 2015 • Feb 3

Reilly sings and plays guitar alongside Tom Brosseau and Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark.

Mucca Pazza

S08 E06 • Tuesday, Feb 10, 2015 • Feb 10

With 23 members, the performance-art marching band is the biggest ever to play the Tiny Desk.

Until The Ribbon Breaks

S08 E07 • Tuesday, Feb 17, 2015 • Feb 17

The band strips down its electronic sound with the aid of a spaghetti strainer and a paint bucket.

Zola Jesus

S08 E08 • Monday, Feb 23, 2015 • Feb 23

With her huge voice and an assist on trombone, Nika Roza Danilova offers up a curious combination.

Dan Deacon

S08 E09 • Wednesday, Feb 25, 2015 • Feb 25

The Tiny Desk becomes a DJ booth for an office space dance party.

Phox

S08 E10 • Monday, Mar 2, 2015 • Mar 2

The Wisconsin band performs three of its warm, accessible songs in the NPR Music offices.

Aurelio

S08 E11 • Saturday, Mar 7, 2015 • Mar 7

Aurelio weaves intricate layers of acoustic guitar to capture the feel of African and the Caribbean.

Fantastic Negrito

S08 E12 • Monday, Mar 9, 2015 • Mar 9

The singer beat out nearly 7,000 other submissions to win NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concert Contest.

Matt Haimovitz & Christopher O'Riley

S08 E13 • Saturday, Mar 14, 2015 • Mar 14

The duo plays visionary Beethoven, heartbreaking Janáček and Glass that unfolds like a lullaby.

Punch Brothers

S08 E14 • Monday, Mar 16, 2015 • Mar 16

Before the wide-ranging band plays, the audience sings "Happy Birthday" to mandolinist Chris Thile.

Anonymous 4 With Bruce Molsky

S08 E15 • Saturday, Mar 28, 2015 • Mar 28

The a cappella quartet, with banjo and fiddle, offers popular songs from the Civil War era.

Sylvan Esso

S08 E16 • Friday, Mar 20, 2015 • Mar 20

Performed softly in the light of day, these three songs feel fresh and lovable.

Death Cab For Cutie

S08 E17 • Monday, Apr 6, 2015 • Apr 6

In a beautifully stark performance, the band plays two songs from Kintsugi and two older favorites.

Beach Slang

S08 E18 • Friday, Apr 10, 2015 • Apr 10

James Snyder's euphoric punk anthems become raw and uplifting confessionals in this acoustic set.

Chadwick Stokes

S08 E19 • Monday, Apr 13, 2015 • Apr 13

Stokes' songs feel familiar; they're old friends before you're done hearing them for the first time.

Rosa Díaz

S08 E20 • Friday, Apr 17, 2015 • Apr 17

The singer's lyrics reflect deeply felt emotions in this performance with cellist Daniel de Jesus.

Jessie Ware

S08 E21 • Monday, Apr 20, 2015 • Apr 20

The young English singer brings warmth to electronic music and a swooning quality to her own pop.

DakhaBrakha

S08 E22 • Saturday, Apr 25, 2015 • Apr 25

The Ukrainian acoustic quartet's music encompasses sounds and rhythms from around the world.

José González

S08 E23 • Wednesday, Apr 29, 2015 • Apr 29

This soft-spoken Swedish singer left an imprint at the Tiny Desk that was gentle and long lasting.

Diego El Cigala

S08 E24 • Friday, May 1, 2015 • May 1

The singer has been called "the Sinatra of flamenco." His expressive style draws on jazz.

Vijay Iyer Trio

S08 E25 • Monday, May 4, 2015 • May 4

Iyer's working band transforms selections from throughout the pianist's deep and varied catalog.

Eskmo

S08 E26 • Friday, May 8, 2015 • May 8

Found objects are percussion instruments in the hands of a man who's part musician, part magician.

Bellows

S08 E27 • Monday, May 11, 2015 • May 11

These are enchanting songs, with the power to drift in your head for days.

Camané

S08 E28 • Friday, May 15, 2015 • May 15

A star in his native Portugal, Camané evokes melancholy with a silky baritone and elegant phrasing.

Young Fathers

S08 E29 • Tuesday, May 19, 2015 • May 19

Intense, hip-hop-infused poetry is reduced to just the essentials in this two-song, four-minute set.

Jason Vieaux And Yolanda Kondonassis

S08 E30 • Friday, May 22, 2015 • May 22

Watch the Grammy-winning guitarist and acclaimed harpist play music influenced by Africa and Asia.

Madisen Ward And The Mama Bear

S08 E31 • Tuesday, May 26, 2015 • May 26

The mother-son duo's songs are memorable and singable even days after you hear them.

Frank Fairfield

S08 E32 • Friday, May 29, 2015 • May 29

A young man with an old musical soul has a spellbinding voice and fluid fiddle playing.

Genevieve

S08 E33 • Monday, Jun 1, 2015 • Jun 1

See a singer with a powerful voice and extremely encouraging message.

Anna & Elizabeth

S08 E34 • Monday, Jun 8, 2015 • Jun 8

If you've never thought your tastes would lean to mountain music, breathe deep and soak it all in.

The Prettiots

S08 E35 • Monday, Jun 15, 2015 • Jun 15

The clever trio shares its love of everything from Law & Order to old-school girl groups.

Strand Of Oaks

S08 E36 • Friday, Jun 19, 2015 • Jun 19

Timothy Showalter's music is filled with bite and sometimes regret, but also a good deal of warmth.

Hop Along

S08 E37 • Monday, Jun 22, 2015 • Jun 22

Frances Quinlan's raspy voice whispers one moment, then lets loose a gut-punching howl the next.

Oddisee

S08 E38 • Friday, Jun 26, 2015 • Jun 26

The charismatic Brooklyn-via-D.C.-area rapper creates just the right amount of space in his music.

And The Kids

S08 E39 • Tuesday, Jun 30, 2015 • Jun 30

The trio's music is full of life, with dissonant sounds that still feel suited for singalongs.

Christopher Paul Stelling

S08 E40 • Monday, Jul 6, 2015 • Jul 6

Best witnessed live, Stelling's music is steeped in tradition yet filled with vitality and soul.

Girlpool

S08 E41 • Friday, Jul 10, 2015 • Jul 10

The charming duo performs three of the simple, direct songs from Before The World Was Big.

Songhoy Blues

S08 E42 • Friday, Jul 17, 2015 • Jul 17

See a Malian band that fuses African music with Western rock.

Kate Tempest

S08 E43 • Tuesday, Jul 21, 2015 • Jul 21

A celebrated English playwright and rapper deploys storytelling and poetry.

Paul Weller

S08 E44 • Tuesday, Jul 28, 2015 • Jul 28

See the beloved Britpop veteran perform songs from his new album, Saturns Pattern.

Shamir

S08 E45 • Friday, Jul 31, 2015 • Jul 31

The singer's disco-infused funk and soul gets stripped down to a lone voice with a guitar.

SOAK

S08 E46 • Monday, Aug 3, 2015 • Aug 3

Irish singer-songwriter Bridie Monds-Watson makes the most of a single voice and an acoustic guitar.

Terence Blanchard Feat. The E-Collective

S08 E47 • Wednesday, Aug 5, 2015 • Aug 5

The New Orleans trumpeter's funky new band creates dance music to ward off despair.

Torres

S08 E48 • Monday, Aug 10, 2015 • Aug 10

Mackenzie Scott's music channels Patti Smith and PJ Harvey while hinting at further growth.

Restorations

S08 E49 • Friday, Aug 14, 2015 • Aug 14

The Philly rock band's big-hearted songs are stripped down to a few guitars and a MiniKorg.

Kacey Musgraves

S08 E50 • Monday, Aug 17, 2015 • Aug 17

The country singer plays four songs from Pageant Material, plus the set-closing "Follow Your Arrow."

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Trey Anastasio

S08 E01 • Monday, Jan 5, 2015 • Jan 5

The Phish star was in town to put on a huge show, but the songs here feel more personal than that.

Daniel Lanois

S08 E02 • Saturday, Jan 3, 2015 • Jan 3

The producer presides over an all-instrumental, free-form trio with Brian Blade and Jim Wilson.

Rubblebucket

S08 E03 • Tuesday, Jan 20, 2015 • Jan 20

Even without its confetti cannon, the band brings a fun mix of brass and brash to the NPR offices.

Bobby Bare Jr.

S08 E04 • Tuesday, Jan 27, 2015 • Jan 27

The Nashville singer writes with acidic wit in lines worthy of his old mentor, Shel Silverstein.

John Reilly & Friends

S08 E05 • Tuesday, Feb 3, 2015 • Feb 3

Reilly sings and plays guitar alongside Tom Brosseau and Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark.

Mucca Pazza

S08 E06 • Tuesday, Feb 10, 2015 • Feb 10

With 23 members, the performance-art marching band is the biggest ever to play the Tiny Desk.

Until The Ribbon Breaks

S08 E07 • Tuesday, Feb 17, 2015 • Feb 17

The band strips down its electronic sound with the aid of a spaghetti strainer and a paint bucket.

Zola Jesus

S08 E08 • Monday, Feb 23, 2015 • Feb 23

With her huge voice and an assist on trombone, Nika Roza Danilova offers up a curious combination.

Dan Deacon

S08 E09 • Wednesday, Feb 25, 2015 • Feb 25

The Tiny Desk becomes a DJ booth for an office space dance party.

Phox

S08 E10 • Monday, Mar 2, 2015 • Mar 2

The Wisconsin band performs three of its warm, accessible songs in the NPR Music offices.

Aurelio

S08 E11 • Saturday, Mar 7, 2015 • Mar 7

Aurelio weaves intricate layers of acoustic guitar to capture the feel of African and the Caribbean.

Fantastic Negrito

S08 E12 • Monday, Mar 9, 2015 • Mar 9

The singer beat out nearly 7,000 other submissions to win NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concert Contest.

Matt Haimovitz & Christopher O'Riley

S08 E13 • Saturday, Mar 14, 2015 • Mar 14

The duo plays visionary Beethoven, heartbreaking Janáček and Glass that unfolds like a lullaby.

Punch Brothers

S08 E14 • Monday, Mar 16, 2015 • Mar 16

Before the wide-ranging band plays, the audience sings "Happy Birthday" to mandolinist Chris Thile.

Anonymous 4 With Bruce Molsky

S08 E15 • Saturday, Mar 28, 2015 • Mar 28

The a cappella quartet, with banjo and fiddle, offers popular songs from the Civil War era.

Sylvan Esso

S08 E16 • Friday, Mar 20, 2015 • Mar 20

Performed softly in the light of day, these three songs feel fresh and lovable.

Death Cab For Cutie

S08 E17 • Monday, Apr 6, 2015 • Apr 6

In a beautifully stark performance, the band plays two songs from Kintsugi and two older favorites.

Beach Slang

S08 E18 • Friday, Apr 10, 2015 • Apr 10

James Snyder's euphoric punk anthems become raw and uplifting confessionals in this acoustic set.

Chadwick Stokes

S08 E19 • Monday, Apr 13, 2015 • Apr 13

Stokes' songs feel familiar; they're old friends before you're done hearing them for the first time.

Rosa Díaz

S08 E20 • Friday, Apr 17, 2015 • Apr 17

The singer's lyrics reflect deeply felt emotions in this performance with cellist Daniel de Jesus.

Jessie Ware

S08 E21 • Monday, Apr 20, 2015 • Apr 20

The young English singer brings warmth to electronic music and a swooning quality to her own pop.

DakhaBrakha

S08 E22 • Saturday, Apr 25, 2015 • Apr 25

The Ukrainian acoustic quartet's music encompasses sounds and rhythms from around the world.

José González

S08 E23 • Wednesday, Apr 29, 2015 • Apr 29

This soft-spoken Swedish singer left an imprint at the Tiny Desk that was gentle and long lasting.

Diego El Cigala

S08 E24 • Friday, May 1, 2015 • May 1

The singer has been called "the Sinatra of flamenco." His expressive style draws on jazz.

Vijay Iyer Trio

S08 E25 • Monday, May 4, 2015 • May 4

Iyer's working band transforms selections from throughout the pianist's deep and varied catalog.

Eskmo

S08 E26 • Friday, May 8, 2015 • May 8

Found objects are percussion instruments in the hands of a man who's part musician, part magician.

Bellows

S08 E27 • Monday, May 11, 2015 • May 11

These are enchanting songs, with the power to drift in your head for days.

Camané

S08 E28 • Friday, May 15, 2015 • May 15

A star in his native Portugal, Camané evokes melancholy with a silky baritone and elegant phrasing.

Young Fathers

S08 E29 • Tuesday, May 19, 2015 • May 19

Intense, hip-hop-infused poetry is reduced to just the essentials in this two-song, four-minute set.

Jason Vieaux And Yolanda Kondonassis

S08 E30 • Friday, May 22, 2015 • May 22

Watch the Grammy-winning guitarist and acclaimed harpist play music influenced by Africa and Asia.

Madisen Ward And The Mama Bear

S08 E31 • Tuesday, May 26, 2015 • May 26

The mother-son duo's songs are memorable and singable even days after you hear them.

Frank Fairfield

S08 E32 • Friday, May 29, 2015 • May 29

A young man with an old musical soul has a spellbinding voice and fluid fiddle playing.

Genevieve

S08 E33 • Monday, Jun 1, 2015 • Jun 1

See a singer with a powerful voice and extremely encouraging message.

Anna & Elizabeth

S08 E34 • Monday, Jun 8, 2015 • Jun 8

If you've never thought your tastes would lean to mountain music, breathe deep and soak it all in.

The Prettiots

S08 E35 • Monday, Jun 15, 2015 • Jun 15

The clever trio shares its love of everything from Law & Order to old-school girl groups.

Strand Of Oaks

S08 E36 • Friday, Jun 19, 2015 • Jun 19

Timothy Showalter's music is filled with bite and sometimes regret, but also a good deal of warmth.

Hop Along

S08 E37 • Monday, Jun 22, 2015 • Jun 22

Frances Quinlan's raspy voice whispers one moment, then lets loose a gut-punching howl the next.

Oddisee

S08 E38 • Friday, Jun 26, 2015 • Jun 26

The charismatic Brooklyn-via-D.C.-area rapper creates just the right amount of space in his music.

And The Kids

S08 E39 • Tuesday, Jun 30, 2015 • Jun 30

The trio's music is full of life, with dissonant sounds that still feel suited for singalongs.

Christopher Paul Stelling

S08 E40 • Monday, Jul 6, 2015 • Jul 6

Best witnessed live, Stelling's music is steeped in tradition yet filled with vitality and soul.

Girlpool

S08 E41 • Friday, Jul 10, 2015 • Jul 10

The charming duo performs three of the simple, direct songs from Before The World Was Big.

Songhoy Blues

S08 E42 • Friday, Jul 17, 2015 • Jul 17

See a Malian band that fuses African music with Western rock.

Kate Tempest

S08 E43 • Tuesday, Jul 21, 2015 • Jul 21

A celebrated English playwright and rapper deploys storytelling and poetry.

Paul Weller

S08 E44 • Tuesday, Jul 28, 2015 • Jul 28

See the beloved Britpop veteran perform songs from his new album, Saturns Pattern.

Shamir

S08 E45 • Friday, Jul 31, 2015 • Jul 31

The singer's disco-infused funk and soul gets stripped down to a lone voice with a guitar.

SOAK

S08 E46 • Monday, Aug 3, 2015 • Aug 3

Irish singer-songwriter Bridie Monds-Watson makes the most of a single voice and an acoustic guitar.

Terence Blanchard Feat. The E-Collective

S08 E47 • Wednesday, Aug 5, 2015 • Aug 5

The New Orleans trumpeter's funky new band creates dance music to ward off despair.

Torres

S08 E48 • Monday, Aug 10, 2015 • Aug 10

Mackenzie Scott's music channels Patti Smith and PJ Harvey while hinting at further growth.

Restorations

S08 E49 • Friday, Aug 14, 2015 • Aug 14

The Philly rock band's big-hearted songs are stripped down to a few guitars and a MiniKorg.

Kacey Musgraves

S08 E50 • Monday, Aug 17, 2015 • Aug 17

The country singer plays four songs from Pageant Material, plus the set-closing "Follow Your Arrow."

NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

Season 2015

2015 • 84 Episodes

Activity from Friends

Trey Anastasio

S08 E01 • Monday, Jan 5, 2015 • Jan 5

The Phish star was in town to put on a huge show, but the songs here feel more personal than that.

Daniel Lanois

S08 E02 • Saturday, Jan 3, 2015 • Jan 3

The producer presides over an all-instrumental, free-form trio with Brian Blade and Jim Wilson.

Rubblebucket

S08 E03 • Tuesday, Jan 20, 2015 • Jan 20

Even without its confetti cannon, the band brings a fun mix of brass and brash to the NPR offices.

Bobby Bare Jr.

S08 E04 • Tuesday, Jan 27, 2015 • Jan 27

The Nashville singer writes with acidic wit in lines worthy of his old mentor, Shel Silverstein.

John Reilly & Friends

S08 E05 • Tuesday, Feb 3, 2015 • Feb 3

Reilly sings and plays guitar alongside Tom Brosseau and Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark.

Mucca Pazza

S08 E06 • Tuesday, Feb 10, 2015 • Feb 10

With 23 members, the performance-art marching band is the biggest ever to play the Tiny Desk.

Until The Ribbon Breaks

S08 E07 • Tuesday, Feb 17, 2015 • Feb 17

The band strips down its electronic sound with the aid of a spaghetti strainer and a paint bucket.

Zola Jesus

S08 E08 • Monday, Feb 23, 2015 • Feb 23

With her huge voice and an assist on trombone, Nika Roza Danilova offers up a curious combination.

Dan Deacon

S08 E09 • Wednesday, Feb 25, 2015 • Feb 25

The Tiny Desk becomes a DJ booth for an office space dance party.

Phox

S08 E10 • Monday, Mar 2, 2015 • Mar 2

The Wisconsin band performs three of its warm, accessible songs in the NPR Music offices.

Aurelio

S08 E11 • Saturday, Mar 7, 2015 • Mar 7

Aurelio weaves intricate layers of acoustic guitar to capture the feel of African and the Caribbean.

Fantastic Negrito

S08 E12 • Monday, Mar 9, 2015 • Mar 9

The singer beat out nearly 7,000 other submissions to win NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concert Contest.

Matt Haimovitz & Christopher O'Riley

S08 E13 • Saturday, Mar 14, 2015 • Mar 14

The duo plays visionary Beethoven, heartbreaking Janáček and Glass that unfolds like a lullaby.

Punch Brothers

S08 E14 • Monday, Mar 16, 2015 • Mar 16

Before the wide-ranging band plays, the audience sings "Happy Birthday" to mandolinist Chris Thile.

Anonymous 4 With Bruce Molsky

S08 E15 • Saturday, Mar 28, 2015 • Mar 28

The a cappella quartet, with banjo and fiddle, offers popular songs from the Civil War era.

Sylvan Esso

S08 E16 • Friday, Mar 20, 2015 • Mar 20

Performed softly in the light of day, these three songs feel fresh and lovable.

Death Cab For Cutie

S08 E17 • Monday, Apr 6, 2015 • Apr 6

In a beautifully stark performance, the band plays two songs from Kintsugi and two older favorites.

Beach Slang

S08 E18 • Friday, Apr 10, 2015 • Apr 10

James Snyder's euphoric punk anthems become raw and uplifting confessionals in this acoustic set.

Chadwick Stokes

S08 E19 • Monday, Apr 13, 2015 • Apr 13

Stokes' songs feel familiar; they're old friends before you're done hearing them for the first time.

Rosa Díaz

S08 E20 • Friday, Apr 17, 2015 • Apr 17

The singer's lyrics reflect deeply felt emotions in this performance with cellist Daniel de Jesus.

Jessie Ware

S08 E21 • Monday, Apr 20, 2015 • Apr 20

The young English singer brings warmth to electronic music and a swooning quality to her own pop.

DakhaBrakha

S08 E22 • Saturday, Apr 25, 2015 • Apr 25

The Ukrainian acoustic quartet's music encompasses sounds and rhythms from around the world.

José González

S08 E23 • Wednesday, Apr 29, 2015 • Apr 29

This soft-spoken Swedish singer left an imprint at the Tiny Desk that was gentle and long lasting.

Diego El Cigala

S08 E24 • Friday, May 1, 2015 • May 1

The singer has been called "the Sinatra of flamenco." His expressive style draws on jazz.

Vijay Iyer Trio

S08 E25 • Monday, May 4, 2015 • May 4

Iyer's working band transforms selections from throughout the pianist's deep and varied catalog.

Eskmo

S08 E26 • Friday, May 8, 2015 • May 8

Found objects are percussion instruments in the hands of a man who's part musician, part magician.

Bellows

S08 E27 • Monday, May 11, 2015 • May 11

These are enchanting songs, with the power to drift in your head for days.

Camané

S08 E28 • Friday, May 15, 2015 • May 15

A star in his native Portugal, Camané evokes melancholy with a silky baritone and elegant phrasing.

Young Fathers

S08 E29 • Tuesday, May 19, 2015 • May 19

Intense, hip-hop-infused poetry is reduced to just the essentials in this two-song, four-minute set.

Jason Vieaux And Yolanda Kondonassis

S08 E30 • Friday, May 22, 2015 • May 22

Watch the Grammy-winning guitarist and acclaimed harpist play music influenced by Africa and Asia.

Madisen Ward And The Mama Bear

S08 E31 • Tuesday, May 26, 2015 • May 26

The mother-son duo's songs are memorable and singable even days after you hear them.

Frank Fairfield

S08 E32 • Friday, May 29, 2015 • May 29

A young man with an old musical soul has a spellbinding voice and fluid fiddle playing.

Genevieve

S08 E33 • Monday, Jun 1, 2015 • Jun 1

See a singer with a powerful voice and extremely encouraging message.

Anna & Elizabeth

S08 E34 • Monday, Jun 8, 2015 • Jun 8

If you've never thought your tastes would lean to mountain music, breathe deep and soak it all in.

The Prettiots

S08 E35 • Monday, Jun 15, 2015 • Jun 15

The clever trio shares its love of everything from Law & Order to old-school girl groups.

Strand Of Oaks

S08 E36 • Friday, Jun 19, 2015 • Jun 19

Timothy Showalter's music is filled with bite and sometimes regret, but also a good deal of warmth.

Hop Along

S08 E37 • Monday, Jun 22, 2015 • Jun 22

Frances Quinlan's raspy voice whispers one moment, then lets loose a gut-punching howl the next.

Oddisee

S08 E38 • Friday, Jun 26, 2015 • Jun 26

The charismatic Brooklyn-via-D.C.-area rapper creates just the right amount of space in his music.

And The Kids

S08 E39 • Tuesday, Jun 30, 2015 • Jun 30

The trio's music is full of life, with dissonant sounds that still feel suited for singalongs.

Christopher Paul Stelling

S08 E40 • Monday, Jul 6, 2015 • Jul 6

Best witnessed live, Stelling's music is steeped in tradition yet filled with vitality and soul.

Girlpool

S08 E41 • Friday, Jul 10, 2015 • Jul 10

The charming duo performs three of the simple, direct songs from Before The World Was Big.

Songhoy Blues

S08 E42 • Friday, Jul 17, 2015 • Jul 17

See a Malian band that fuses African music with Western rock.

Kate Tempest

S08 E43 • Tuesday, Jul 21, 2015 • Jul 21

A celebrated English playwright and rapper deploys storytelling and poetry.

Paul Weller

S08 E44 • Tuesday, Jul 28, 2015 • Jul 28

See the beloved Britpop veteran perform songs from his new album, Saturns Pattern.

Shamir

S08 E45 • Friday, Jul 31, 2015 • Jul 31

The singer's disco-infused funk and soul gets stripped down to a lone voice with a guitar.

SOAK

S08 E46 • Monday, Aug 3, 2015 • Aug 3

Irish singer-songwriter Bridie Monds-Watson makes the most of a single voice and an acoustic guitar.

Terence Blanchard Feat. The E-Collective

S08 E47 • Wednesday, Aug 5, 2015 • Aug 5

The New Orleans trumpeter's funky new band creates dance music to ward off despair.

Torres

S08 E48 • Monday, Aug 10, 2015 • Aug 10

Mackenzie Scott's music channels Patti Smith and PJ Harvey while hinting at further growth.

Restorations

S08 E49 • Friday, Aug 14, 2015 • Aug 14

The Philly rock band's big-hearted songs are stripped down to a few guitars and a MiniKorg.

Kacey Musgraves

S08 E50 • Monday, Aug 17, 2015 • Aug 17

The country singer plays four songs from Pageant Material, plus the set-closing "Follow Your Arrow."