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The 2026 Tiny Desk Contest, our annual search for the next great undiscovered artist, is now officially open for entries! From now until Feb. 9 at 11:59 p.m. ET, unsigned artists can submit on the ...

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") ...

This week, we celebrate the Tiny Desk Contest community with concerts by some of our favorite entrants over the years. Before ...

Aspiring musicians can now submit original songs for the 2026 edition. January 13, 2026; Washington, DC —The Tiny Desk Contest returns today and is accepting entries for its 12th year. This is NPR's ...

*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 ...

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