May 5, 2022 | Nick Brunner
From bedrooms to studios, concert spaces to cliff walls, musicians from around Northern California shared their original songs in NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. CapRadio’s 2022 panel rounds up (some) of our very favorites.
September 15, 2021
After thousands of entries, the Tiny Desk Contest judges have landed on this year's winner.
May 28, 2020 | Nick Brunner
Modern Music Director Nick Brunner gathered a panel of Sacramento music fans to highlight their favorite local Tiny Desk Contestants. Full bands to duos, hip-hop to classical, here are a few groups to enjoy while you're at least six feet apart.
May 16, 2019
After receiving over 6,000 entries this year, we've picked a winner of the 2019 Tiny Desk Contest. Meet the gifted songwriter who captivated our panel of judges.
April 13, 2018 | Nick Brunner
With more than 700 entries from California alone, NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest continues to grow. Hey, Listen! host Nick Brunner has a round-up of Northern California artists that caught his eye (and ear).
March 13, 2018 | Kacey Sycamore
The submission, which went live on March 7, is an outdoor performance of the song “Peach Scone” with backing band the Lovemakers.
