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Fan favorite Boards of Canada returns with first new album in 13 years

Juana Summers, Michelle Aslam, Elle Mannion, William Troop

The band Boards of Canada has a large and dedicated community of fans. Their 13-year-long wait for a new album is now over.

Cure For Paranoia, the winner of the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest, performs a Tiny Desk concert at NPR in Washington, D.C.

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Cure For Paranoia: Tiny Desk Concert

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Perseverance, plus a whole lot of talent, is what got the Dallas hip-hop collective to our space after submitting to the Tiny Desk Contest four years in a row.

Annahstasia performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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Annahstasia: Tiny Desk Concert

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Annahstasia's voice is soothing and strong. Her music feels like taking a deep breath, exhaling and landing in a gentle place.

Cure for Paranoia shares what it took to win's this year's Tiny Desk Contest

Tinbete Ermyas, Kai McNamee, Elle Mannion, Ailsa Chang

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Cameron McCloud of the band Cure for Paranoia, which won this year's Tiny Desk Contest.

Jade performs a Tiny Desk concert at NPR in Washington, DC.

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JADE: Tiny Desk Concert

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The British pop star makes a "tiny version" of her theatrical stage show, complete with roses, angel wings and a cardboard proscenium arch.

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Noah Kahan pays homage to his hometown on 'The Great Divide'

Michael Levitt, Jordan-Marie Smith, Elle Mannion, Scott Detrow

Vermonter Noah Kahan reflects on his New England roots as he rises to stardom with new album The Great Divide. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Vermont Public's DJ Llu about the record.

Country artist Ella Langley is breaking records with her album 'Dandelion'

Mia Venkat, Elle Mannion, Ailsa Chang, Tinbete Ermyas

With her authentic country sound and relatable lyrics, new star Ella Langley is breaking records with her new album, Dandelion.

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Courtney Barnett returns with 'Creature of Habit'

Michael Levitt, Patrick Jarenwattananon, Elle Mannion, Scott Detrow

Singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett's latest album is a reflection on a changed woman. Our New Music Friday discussion breaks it down.

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Alex Isley explores the thoughts that keep us up at night in her dreamy new album

Ailsa Chang, Michael Levitt, Elle Mannion, William Troop

A restless mind can make sleep elusive. R&B singer Alex Isley channels those lingering nighttime thoughts into her new album, When The City Sleeps.

New Music Friday: Johnny Blue Skies and the Dark Clouds

Michael Levitt, Elle Mannion, William Troop, Scott Detrow

The country singer-songwriter formerly known as Sturgill Simpson has a new album out under his current stage name, Johnny Blue Skies and the Dark Clouds.