Fontaines D.C. Sophia Stel. The Avalanches. Host Stephen Thompson breaks down the best albums out Friday, Oct. 16 with DJs ...

September 15, 2026 • We’re back with another round of the best new songs out now, including the universe-splitting “Blister ...

The popular music program set out this June on a mission to honor an entity that has been a constant in Black households for generations. Throughout Black Music Month, NPR opted to weave a love letter ...

Red Hot Chili Peppers' bassist Flea showcased his recently released solo album, Honora, for NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert series. Flea switched between his usual bass and the trumpet during the ...

Charlie Puth pulled through NPR Music to perform a Tiny Desk Concert while backed by a seven-person band. The live set featured fresh arrangements of his songs from across the singer-songwriter’s ...

Boards of Canada. Kurt Vile. Iceage. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Andrew Brown of KUTX in Austin about their favorite albums out Friday, May... New Music Friday: The best albums out May 29 Welcome ...

WMNF is heading to NPR Music this week! Sam, WMNF Program Director, joins NPR Music’s Stephen Thompson as a special guest on New Music Friday, highlighting some of the most exciting new albums ...

The performance was for NPR's annual Latin music takeover of its popular Tiny Desk Concerts that feature stripped-down performances.

For more than four decades, NAPALM DEATH has challenged expectations and redefined the limits of extreme music. Now, the legendary U.K. grindcore pioneers have added another milestone to their storied ...

Dallas hip-hop collective Cure for Paranoia on Tuesday was named the winner of NPR Music’s 12th annual Tiny Desk Contest, beating out more than 6,000 other entrants. As the winner, Cure for Paranoia ...

As he finished his “Tiny Desk” set with “Like You,” Bow Wow beamed with pride. For much of his career, he was synonymous with BET. His music videos played constantly. As he grew from a child rapper to ...