Today is a big day in the NPR Music world. It is the launch of the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest, the series' annual search for the next great undiscovered artist. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "BOXES AND SQUARES") ...

*NPR Music has officially opened submissions for the 2026 edition of the Tiny Desk Contest, marking the competition’s 12th year. The annual program invites unsigned musicians to submit a video ...

NPR Music received a record number of entries to this year's Tiny Desk Contest, 7,500. That is 7,500 independent artists from across the country with big dreams to play their very own Tiny Desk ...

Chosen from nearly 7,500 submissions from independent artists across the country, Bay Area artist Ruby Ibarra captivated the judges with her striking originality, lyrical depth and commanding presence ...