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Since the beginning of the pandemic it’s been impossible to watch our favorite artists perform in-person. NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts have stepped in to help fill the void until things return to normal. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

Must-see Tiny Desk concerts to cure your live music withdrawals

From the Blue Man Group to Billie Eilish, here’s a list of some of the most memorable NPR Tiny Desk concerts to enjoy until live performances return.
Candace Patrick, Staff Writer Apr 28, 2021

With nearly 20,000,000 views, it is safe to say that watching NPR’s Tiny Desk series has become one of the internet’s favorite pastimes. Featuring artists big and small, the...

Thundercat with his fire guitar. (via Facebook)

Thundercat Dazzles Historic Blue Note

Bassist Thundercat just wrapped up his residency at the Blue Note on Third Street, a historic venue where jazz legends such as Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis and Stanley Clarke have also performed.
Kamau Littletree-Holston, Contributing Writer Feb 22, 2019

Thundercat, whose real name is Stephen Bruner, has released a number of projects over the past decade, including his most recent records, 2017’s “Drunk” and 2018’s “Drank.”...

The Decemberists perform a Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR Music offices.

Staff Recs: Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

WSN Staff Oct 7, 2016

The Decemberists Tiny Desk best serves the indie genre and no other band displays this better than the Decemberists. Not only did their setlist consist entirely of songs from...

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