Mon, May 13, 2024 at 1:50:53 pm
For Tiny Desk concerts without a lead vocalist, I usually try to detect musicians' nonverbal conversations with each other as they perform. For Kiefer’s set, there’s a bonus show within the show. He plays with a sense of joy that I haven’t seen in a while and when his ...

Fri, May 10, 2024 at 5:27:11 pm
There is no punk like Japanese punk. Probably the most whacked out gonzo band you'll see this week, and yet still so adorable. Mannie Fresh bum rushed the crowd and mugged for the camera. Soul Glo's Pierce Jordan stunted on office furniture. Moses Sumney played our window-side piano. Some moments ...

Sun, May 5, 2024 at 6:30:16 pm
Einstein was wrong about black holes, what else? A massive thank you to Prof. Geraint F. Lewis and Prof. Juan Maldacena for their expertise and help with this video. Use code veritasium at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/veritasium A huge thank ...

Wed, May 1, 2024 at 2:36:15 pm
On a call ahead of her Tiny Desk taping, WILLOW told me that she "just wants to feel it and be in the vibe." Many artists worry about having to tailor their music for the space, but if done right, a beautiful synergy can be achieved. With boundless energy ...

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 6:47:35 pm
The last time Volker Bertelmann stopped by NPR to perform as Hauschka, back in 2010, he dumped handfuls of Ping-Pong balls and anything else he could think of over the strings of our in-house grand piano, a performance captured in one of NPR's pristine studios (in a building that ...

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 at 3:11:58 pm
MP3 Audio Today's program from our podcasting affiliate, The Bob Cesca Show: Dunning-Kruger Idiot Strength -- Jesse Watters doxed Juror #2. Trump re-trothed a Jesse Watters quote violating Trump's gag order. Judge Merchan had to tell Trump to put away his cellphone. The Senate dismissed the impeachment case against Secretary Mayorkas. ...

Mon, Apr 15, 2024 at 1:27:07 pm
Themes of reflection and resilience are on display the moment bassist Linda May Han Oh begins her opener, "Halo," a driving tune dedicated to the world of live music producers. The track, accentuated by Greg Ward on alto saxophone and Fabian Almazan's use of an effects pedal on the ...

Sun, Apr 7, 2024 at 11:50:21 am
America First Legal founder Stephen Miller was behind some of Donald Trump's harshest policies, from family separations to the Muslim ban. "Hatemonger" author Jean Guerrero and New Yorker staff writer Jelani Cobb discuss how Miller plans to overhaul the Justice Department and build a "white nationalist America" if Trump ...

Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 4:54:22 pm
The number 37 is on your mind more than you think. Huge thanks to Tom Magliery for sharing his 37 collection with us. Support thirty-seven.org by sharing your own 37 sightings to tom@thirty-seven.org! Thanks to Dr. Todd Landman, the Academic Magician, for sharing his footage of the 37 Force. - todd-landman.com ...

Fri, Mar 22, 2024 at 12:30:12 pm
Marcus King F*CK MY LIFE UP AGAIN Step into the sonic realm of Marcus King. Hailing from Greenville, South Carolina, this musical virtuoso is not only an incredibly gifted guitarist; he's becoming a master of emotion, effortlessly weaving soulful melodies that resonate deeply. There is no doubt Marcus stands at ...

Fri, Mar 8, 2024 at 10:48:22 am
Stephen Colbert goes LIVE following President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union speech, which was delivered in front of members of the Supreme Court, both houses of Congress, and former New York Rep. George Santos.

Thu, Mar 7, 2024 at 7:42:06 pm
I ask you: do odd perfect numbers even exist? Do odd perfect numbers exist? Head to brilliant.org to start your free 30-day trial, and the first 200 people get 20% off an annual premium subscription. If you’re looking for a molecular modeling kit, try Snatoms, a kit I invented where the ...

Tue, Mar 5, 2024 at 11:02:59 am
Stephen declared the Supreme Court unconstitutional last week so it’s ok to ignore their latest nonsensical ruling, Trump’s mental decline was on full display during speeches he delivered at his weekend rallies, and new details have emerged about rampant prescription drug abuse by the former president’s White House staffers. ...

Sun, Mar 3, 2024 at 11:27:00 am
The most famous equation in finance, the Black-Scholes/Merton equation, came from physics. It launched an industry worth trillions of dollars and led to the world’s best investments. If you’re looking for a molecular modeling kit, try Snatoms, a kit I invented where the atoms snap together magnetically - ve42.co ▀▀▀ A huge ...

Sat, Feb 24, 2024 at 11:13:08 am
It's a longstanding tradition for musicians to leave a small something-or-other on the thoroughly disorganized wall of "stuff" that backdrops our Tiny Desk. My favorite is the Johann Sebastian Bach bobblehead. But now, move over Bach. Here comes Philip Glass. When Timo Andres arrived at our office to play a pair ...

Sun, Feb 18, 2024 at 5:52:14 pm
Somehow I missed posting this earlier this week, but it's a must-watch. Stephen Colbert urges Americans not to become numb to Donald Trump’s crimes, and offers a reminder that no other presidential candidate has ever had to pause his campaign to defend himself in multiple trials, for example, his election ...

Sun, Feb 18, 2024 at 11:13:48 am
In the spirit of Kenny Beats, Zaytoven, and Nile Rodgers, Ben Carr, aka Carrtoons keeps the producer-led Tiny Desk tradition alive. Another tradition developed over the years is the first look each artist gets at the Desk when they first walk into the space. In some cases, it feels ...

Sat, Feb 10, 2024 at 6:23:07 pm
Saxophonist and composer Joshua Redman is a regular on NPR's Jazz Night in America, featured on episodes including a tribute to his father, saxophonist Dewey Redman, and a reunion with his former quartet featuring Brad Mehldau, Jazz Night host Christian McBride and Brian Blade. Since his debut in the ...

Thu, Feb 8, 2024 at 11:05:38 am
Well, the thoroughly corrupt Supreme Court Republicans are doing exactly what we knew they would. People who predicted a better result were fooling themselves. But there's nothing we can do, so let's learn something instead. The blue LED was supposed to be impossible—until a young engineer proposed a moonshot idea. ...

Mon, Jan 29, 2024 at 4:54:02 pm
Hania Rani makes beautiful music that’s haunted, yet enchanted. The Polish pianist and composer blurs the lines of ambient, classical and house — submerged beats pulse under ripples of piano, synths and her delicate voice. She regularly performs in concert halls across Europe, but during an American tour she ...

Fri, Jan 26, 2024 at 5:35:37 pm
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Fri, Jan 26, 2024 at 11:21:53 am
The former president’s lawyer may have lied about Covid exposure to delay his trial, Wall Street insiders say President Biden’s economic policies have delivered us to the mythical “Goldilocks Zone,” and Stephen Colbert explains the term “vibecession.” #Colbert #Comedy #Monologue

Sat, Jan 20, 2024 at 2:57:29 pm
Back in 2008, the same year my colleagues Bob Boilen and Stephen Thompson dreamt up the idea for these Tiny Desk concerts, a cohort of freelance musicians formed in New York, calling itself yMusic (referring to "Gen Y" millennials). That random aligning of planets has now resulted in this ...

Fri, Jan 19, 2024 at 10:50:48 am
The former president wants you to know he aced a test meant for head trauma victims, his lawyer doesn’t appear qualified to defend him in a civil liability trial, and Stephen seeks guidance from a higher power after hearing what Pope Francis said about sexual pleasure.

Tue, Jan 9, 2024 at 10:26:25 am
Nikki Haley left out some important details when describing the cause of the Civil War, Donald Trump is playing to the faithful ahead of the Iowa caucus, and Stephen describes a scary situation on a recent Boeing 737 flight. #Colbert #Comedy #Monologue