Elle Mannion

De Souza's fighting for the belief that not only can she rise from the ashes of a dumpster-fire world, but that she can revel in the flames and find beauty in their flicker.

The track focuses on singer-songwriter Nick Carpenter's vivid storytelling, steady voice and gentle reminder to tell your friends you love them.

The former Tiny Desk Contest entrant performs three sentimental, compassionate songs from their debut album.

The Asheville indie-rock band's eight-and-a-half-minute track snarls with explosive guitar and distorted lap steel.

On their debut album, Stay Proud Of Me, songwriter Abby Hwong pairs reflections on gender and identity with dreamy, cinematic indie rock that shows off their impressive guitar skills.

In the second episode of Tiny Desk Contest Top Shelf, judges Michelle Zauner and iLe share entries that feature remarkable guitarists, songs sung in Spanish, a "mind-blowing" bassist and more.

This #NowPlaying discovery of Freakquencee comes to us from this year's Tiny Desk Contest.

The 2021 Tiny Desk Contest closed on June 7; now, our judges are looking for a winner. Our favorite entries this week include songs for daydreaming about crushes and nursing old heartaches.

While our judges search for the winner, we're sharing more entries we love. This week's selection includes an ode to Black identity shot on the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre.

The 2021 Tiny Desk Contest closed for entries on June 7; now, our judges are looking for a winner. Our recent favorite entries include summery Latin trap, slow-burning blues, shimmering emo and more.