The folk-punk unit performs hopeful, shout-alongable songs about seeking freedom in the face of tyranny, exhaustion and everyday nonsense.

Entries to the Tiny Desk Contest tend to be incredibly creative and fun — maybe none more so this year than an entry from the singer-songwriter Lillian Frances.

The band plays a comfortable, playful set — including an unreleased song — from a house in Connecticut.

The Mivos Quartet offers a new, colorful piece by Henry Threadgill and music by Robert Honstein inspired by the shimmering light at the Arctic Circle.

The Italian pianist and composer brings his emotional and reflective music to the Tiny Desk.

The band from Glasgow gives a charming, magnificent performance of songs from its new album, plus a classic tune from If You're Feeling Sinister.

This performance from the French producer and multi-instrumentalist has all the shivers of ASMR with all the emotive joy of a warehouse electronic fête.

Maylee Todd's sci-fi performance includes an appearance from the first digital avatar to perform a Tiny Desk concert.

The R&B goliath caps off our Black Music Month celebration, highlighting a catalog chock-full of hits spanning 25 years.

The R&B goliath caps off our Black Music Month celebration, highlighting a catalog chock-full of hits spanning 25 years.

The Grammy Award-winning opera singer performs a classical, jazz and gospel influenced set.

The contemporary worship music collective performs behind the Tiny Desk, featuring a special appearance by gospel legend Kirk Franklin.

The genre-melding R&B artist Ravyn Lenae brings a funky, futuristic set to the Tiny Desk.

The genre-melding R&B artist Ravyn Lenae brings a funky, futuristic set to the Tiny Desk.

Larry June is the indie-rap hustle personified. Though the Bay Area emcee has a prodigious output, his (home) concert reflects the comfortable, laid-back tone of his records.