All posts in: Tiny Desk Concert

Music
14 Jan 2021

Tiny Desk (Home) Concert: Jazmine Sullivan

It actually wasn’t long ago that we shared Jazmine Sullivan’s song with H.E.R. as a recent “Song of the Day.” From start to finish, this Tiny Desk (home) concert was incredible. I’ve said this before, but music has really been one of those things that has been healing for me personally throughout this pandemic. Whether I’m working through the days, it brings a kind of warmth to my home that I never utilized before. That may be because mostly we rarely home before. Now, we’re finding better ways to fully use that space and sound is what I’ve been leaning into. Despite a raging pandemic, I’m glad that Tiny Desk Concerts have continued in this format.

Music
08 Dec 2020

Tiny Desk (Home): Chloe x Halle

I just adore these ladies so much! While I know NPR doesn’t get to hold Tiny Desk on their set the way that they’re used to, I’m actually enjoying the sets created by the musicians themselves. I’m also just happy that a series like this to continue while in the middle of the pandemic. Early on in this, Ben Gibbard’s daily sets were keeping my spirits high and I think we all need moments like this to keep us going.

Music
04 Dec 2020

Tiny Desk (Home): Dua Lipa

In what may have been considered the most challenging year, Dua Lipa’s “Future Nostalgia” was one of the releases in 2020 that helped me power through. Track after track, nearly every song was a bop. Actually I think I can mostly confirm that this whole album was on repeat during the summer months. That’s why I was so thrilled when I discovered today that Dua Lipa was the latest Tiny Desk! The segment itself goes by pretty quickly with her only doing four songs, but each song is in a perfect arrangement stripped down. In fact, I might even love this so much that this may be one of the Tiny Desks that I watch over and over again.

Music
02 Oct 2020

Jhené Aiko: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Since I had recently watched the BTS Tiny Desk Concert more than a few times, I was able to be notified about their latest one with Jhene Aiko upon logging in to YouTube. I can’t remember exactly when I first listened to Aiko, but I was a fan from the start. What was particularly enjoyable about her set was that it was 18 minutes long and jam packed with snippets of her hits. Since she wasn’t doing any full length songs, it was easier to squeeze more in and I was thrilled every time I caught one that I knew. Tiny Desk Concerts have always been fun to catch pre-pandemic, but it’s what we need even more now as we can’t enjoy live music the way we are used to. These intimate performances still have a huge impact on fans and audiences.

Music
24 Sep 2020

BTS: NPR’s Tiny Desk

I’ve been itching to share this since it came out, but just haven’t had the time. My comments still stand: BTS is amazing when it comes to promoting their new music. Everything that has transpired since the release of “Dynamite” is above and beyond anything I could have ever imagined. The range and diversity in the type of content they release as well as how every single performance is different from each other is what makes this promotion so exciting.

I must have watched this Tiny Desk performance over 10 times now. While I haven’t missed a “Dynamite” performance yet, this one hits a bit different. Look at how much fun they’re having as a group together! See how much their vocals are able to shine when they have a live band behind them in this intimate environment? While their performances are incredible, this one brings their vocals to the forefront.

Design
04 Aug 2020

Blog Roundup

  • Michelle Obama Is Hosting A Brand-New Relationship Podcast [Vogue]
  • A Typing Test For You Because… Why Not? [Source] I’m at 94 WPM!
  • Mask Wars? New Yorkers Will Sit This One Out. We’ve Already Seen Enough Death. [Vogue]
  • The Definite 50 Worst Teen Drama Couples of All Time [Buzzfeed]
  • Actually, Mark Zuckerberg Is Wearing the Correct Amount of Sunscreen [Mel Magazine]
  • People Share 30 Reasons Why Group Projects Are the Worst [deMilked]
  • How NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Became The Unexpected Launchpad for Musicans of Color [Hypebeast]
  • Can’t Fall Asleep? 17 Ways to Make You Feel Tired AF [Greatist]
  • How Dating My Reality Show Director Opened Me Up to a Real Relationship [Refinery29]
  • Who Influences the Influencers? [High Snobiety]
  • Every Decision is a Risk. Every Risk is a Decision. [FiveThirtyEight]
  • Nirvana Performing “Smells Like Teen Spirit” In A Music Store A Week Before Its Release [Kottke]
  • How Black & White Photography Became A Complicated Symbol of Female Empowerment [Refinery29]
  • The 20 Best Reality Show of All Time [Esquire]
  • The Best Instant Noodles [Wire Cutter | New York Times]
  • Padma Lakshmi Wants Us to Eat More Adventurously [New York Times]
  • Designer Creates $3,900 Wetsuit That Looks Like A Real Suit [deMilked]
  • Take A Look Inside Numbering’s Safe Deposit-Themed Flagship Store in Seoul [Hypebae]
  • J. Cole Is Training to Be in the NBA – Can He Actually Do It? [High Snobiety]
  • Soup Base Ramen Noodle Wrapper [Cool Material]

Music
24 Feb 2020

Snoh Aalegra Tiny Desk Concert

It has been some time since we posted a “Tiny Desk Concert” on Yow Yow! but this feel relevant. We first started listening to Snoh some time ago, but things really picked up after I had her album on repeat throughout the entire month of December. Since she’s performing in San Francisco on my birthday, it felt appropriate and timely that we buy tickets for her show! We hope you enjoy this tiny desk set from her this Monday. I can’t wait to see her live!

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01 Oct 2015

Tiny Desk Concert – The Internet

Ever since a friend of mine had told me that he’d been working with Syd for like the last year, I’ve pretty much been obsessed with her and The Internet. In their recent Tiny Desk concert, they perform all of my favorites including Dontcha at the end. This song was made for amazing choreography – just one of the things that we’ve been putting off of course! Anyways it’s 11:46 and usually at this time, I would be winding down, but instead watching this performance is doing the opposite for me.

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22 Apr 2015

Jessie Ware Does NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert

Happy Wednesday! This is all sorts of feels and perfect for a late night or an early morning to peacefully kick off your day.

Set List
“Say You Love Me” 0:52
“Wildest Moments” 5:32
“Champagne Kisses” 9:43

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02 Nov 2014

Sweet T-Pain Lullabies

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T-Pain without the autotune is still just as good. Since I’m listening to him so late into the evening, it reminds me of sweet little lullabies, ja feel?

I really do enjoy the Tiny Desk Concert series by NPR.