Season 19 • Episode 26
LatestIntimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
Sound
Raw, unprocessed audio that makes studio albums sound overproduced.
Production
Tiny cluttered office becomes world's most coveted stage.
Direction
Invisible crew lets musicians forget cameras exist.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The original desk belonged to Bob Boilen's predecessor and was replaced in 2023 after 15 years of musical history.
Tiny Desk became so prestigious that artists now plan album releases around submission deadlines; winning the contest is a legitimate career launch.
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