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Monday February 20, 2023

Entries We Love: Little Moon, 'Wonder Eye'

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Entries We Love: Little Moon, 'Wonder Eye'

February 20, 2023 • This Tiny Desk Contest entrant's song about death is full of life.

Monday April 25, 2022

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Entries We Love: Ollella 'Lava'

April 25, 2022 • This Seattle-based Tiny Desk Contest entrant describes her entry as a "contemplation on playfulness."

Wednesday April 13, 2022

Entries We Love: dolltr!ck, 'In The Blue'

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Entries We Love: dolltr!ck, 'In The Blue'

April 13, 2022 • This Tiny Desk Contest entrant own the dancefloor she creates, jumping around her space while expertly navigating her tech and singing with crystal clarity.

Tuesday April 5, 2022

Entries We Love: Figgy Baby, 'Mr. Baron'

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Entries We Love: Figgy Baby, 'Mr. Baron'

April 5, 2022 • This Tiny Desk Contest entry pairs unresolved resentment with childlike joy.

Thursday March 31, 2022

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Entries We Love: The Supa Crew, 'I Don't Wanna Wait'

March 31, 2022 • This Tiny Desk Contest entry exudes effortless confidence and craft.

Wednesday March 23, 2022

Entries We Love: Marcus Jade, 'Legs and Bones'

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Entries We Love: Marcus Jade, 'Legs and Bones'

March 23, 2022 • This Tiny Desk Contest entrant's voice carries such a unique richness and tone, cutting and projecting through the small Brooklyn bedroom like it's a concert hall.

Monday March 21, 2022

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Entries We Love: Rebirth Canal, 'AI'

March 21, 2022 • This Tiny Desk Contest entry is jazz, electronic, world and postmodern — but above all, it's surprising.

Wednesday March 16, 2022

Entries We Love: SNACKTIME PHILLY, 'Gotta Get Funky'

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Entries We Love: SNACKTIME PHILLY, 'Gotta Get Funky'

March 16, 2022 • Juggling sophisticated solos, impassioned breakdowns and joyful lyrics, this Tiny Desk Contest entry takes you on a wonderfully windy journey.

Thursday March 10, 2022

Entries We Love: Los Nervios, 'Lo que ya no está'

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Entries We Love: Los Nervios, 'Lo que ya no está'

March 10, 2022 • The Tiny Desk Contest is open for the first time to entries from Puerto Rico, where Los Nervios has emerged with a cool confidence.

Friday March 4, 2022

Entries We Love: Grace Blackford, 'After Every Dark Night'

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Entries We Love: Grace Blackford, 'After Every Dark Night'

March 4, 2022 • Five-time Tiny Desk Contest entrant Grace Blackford returns to share a powerful reflection on grief and growth.

Friday February 25, 2022

Entries We Love: Melody Angel, 'In This America'

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Entries We Love: Melody Angel, 'In This America'

February 25, 2022 • Artist Melody Angel exudes strength while singing of fear in her Tiny Desk Contest entry.