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NorCal Tiny Desk Contestant videos we love this year (a nowhere-near-complete list)

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.

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Meet Neffy, The Winner Of The 2021 Tiny Desk Contest

September 15, 2021

After thousands of entries, the Tiny Desk Contest judges have landed on this year's winner.

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Distant Desk Dispatch: Our Favorite Tiny Desk Entries Of 2020

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.

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Announcing The 2019 Tiny Desk Contest Winner

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.

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The Not-So-Tiny List Of Our Favorite Tiny Desk Contestants

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).

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Sacramento Rapper Hobo Johnson's Tiny Desk Contest Entry Goes Viral

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.