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Why NPR Tiny Desk Is Still a Phenomenon

Why NPR Tiny Desk Is Still a Phenomenon

Update: 2024-05-171
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NPR Tiny Desk is 15 years old and arguably stronger than ever. It helped Usher perform at the Super Bowl. It helped Tank and the Bangas break through to a Grammy nomination. And it elevated the perception of artists like T-Pain and Mac Miller.

But how does Tiny Desk maintain its influence? Any company can host a stripped-down acoustic series for artists to perform in their office. But even if they did, it wouldn't hit the same.

In this episode, we break down the dynamics that make Tiny Desk work, the tradeoffs that the show balances, how it maintains its status over time, and what the future may hold.

Listen to me and Tati Cirisano from MIDiA Research break it all down.


Make sure you listen to our Chartmetric stat of the episode.

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Why NPR Tiny Desk Is Still a Phenomenon

Why NPR Tiny Desk Is Still a Phenomenon

Dan Runcie