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Our colleagues at ⁨‪@NPRWildCard‬ ⁩ ⁩now have their own YouTube channel! Rachel Martin put life's big questions to musicians like Weird Al, Brandi Carlile, and Orville Peck as well as other famous actors and celebs. Take a peek! youtube.com/@NPRWildCard

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Today is Public Radio Music Day, a celebration of the role public radio – and its supporters – play in the music world! The NPR Network offers a mix of curated shows, Tiny Desk concerts and more that celebrate and explore the diverse spectrum of music.

This work is live, local and essential, and it’s made possible by people like you. Your support connects communities, supports live performances, bolsters music economies and keeps regional culture alive.

Together, let's amplify the sound of independent music and media.

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See behind the Tiny Desk with a set tour from Architectural Digest. Tell us in the comments, what surprised you most about The Desk?

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The 2025 Tiny Desk Contest broke a record for the most entries we’ve ever received ( nearly 7,500!). Meet the winner who rose to the top: Ruby Ibarra! ⭐



The Filipina American rapper, singer and spoken word artist stunned the Contest judges with her entry, “Bakunawa.” See why they loved her passion, genre-defying sound and intergenerational band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBOPN...
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The 2025 Tiny Desk Contest is presented by @capitalone and supported by @lagunitasbeer⁠.

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We received a record number of entries to this year's Tiny Desk Contest — nearly 7,500! Before we announce the winner, meet some of the talented unsigned artists of the 2025 Contest community. 🤝
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What's your favorite entry from this year's Tiny Desk Contest? Cast your vote for your favorite of the 50 entries featured on Top Shelf. Voting closes May 1st! www.npr.org/2025/04/24/g-s1-62492/tiny-desk-contes…

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Watch Top Shelf Episode 5! For the series finale Bobby Carter is at the Desk alongside rapper LaRussell. Tune in live at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET and find your next favorite artist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K8Va...

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Stream Top Shelf Episode 4! Today, Bobby Carter returns to the Desk alongside Ayana Contreras of KUVO in Denver. Tune in live at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET and find your next favorite artist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xblT_...

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Watch Top Shelf Episode 3! Today, Tiny Desk producer, co-host of the Alt.Latino podcast and musician extraordinaire Felix Contreras is joined by artist Alynda Segarra of Hurray for the Riff Raff. Join live at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET to watch some great Contest entries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu6_T...

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