Entries We Love: Angie Pastor, 'April'
Tiny Desk Contest entrant Angie Pastor's entry, "April," is an invitation to slow down and see today as a gift to be thankful for.
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Entries We Love: Lala & The Outview, 'Comin' In Hot'
True to the song's title, Lala & The Outview submitted "Comin' In Hot" within 10 minutes of when we opened this year's Tiny Desk Contest.
EARTHGANG's 'Ghetto Gods' looks for divinity in Atlanta's dichotomies
The hip-hop duo made its new record in the shadow of the pandemic and racial justice protests in Atlanta. Yet as ever, its music is focused on the resilience of its home city and its larger community.
SAFE, 'Day Ones'
The Canadian rapper and singer revels in his success with friends who've been grinding with him from the start.
Kirk Franklin's favorite Tiny Desk concerts
As part of our Black History Month celebration, we asked the Grammy-winning gospel singer to tell us about his favorite performances.
In ambient music's crowded landscape, Huerco S. commands your attention
On the electronic producer's first album as Huerco S. in six years, Plonk, Brian Leeds delivers a challenging collection that begs to be heard straight through.
From 'Milkshake' to veggies, Kelis and Ron Finley share their farm journeys
Grammy-nominated recording artist and chef Kelis talks to urban gardener Ron Finley about growing your own food, the relationship between Black people and the land, and how to handle a mean rooster.
How the many pairs behind 'Cyrano' made music for the movie's lovelorn couples
The National frontman Matt Berninger and his wife Carin Besser wrote the lyrics, and twin brothers Aaron and Bryce Dessner scored the movie.
Jam Master Jay's accused killer rapped in front of memorial mural, prosecutors say
In court papers opposing bail, prosecutors cited several instances when Karl Jordan Jr. proved himself a danger to the community by openly bragging about dealing drugs and possessing guns.
Wednesday, 'She's Actin' Single (I'm Drinkin' Doubles)'
The Asheville, N.C., band processes the honky-tonk staple through indie-rock fuzz for a truly original reimagining.