NPR Music & Concerts

If you think you know "Machinehead" and "Glycerine," prepare to be surprised by these Tiny Desk arrangements of beloved alt-rock hits.

Militarie Gun packs explosive-yet-melodic rock anthems into our cramped space, complete with gang vocals and a '90s alt-rock interpolation.

The British folk-rock band shares world-weary anthems to growing older, weathering the innumerable blows of life and coming out on the other side, hopefully a little wiser.

The rejuvenated band, sporting three new members, is having more fun than ever. And it shows in these vigorous performances of pieces that are whimsical and socially conscious.

Led by Taylor Meier's soft, raspy voice, the folk band shares a range of material, including an old song that still rings true a decade later.

The R&B singer tells the (sometimes very messy) story of a love pursued, featuring a fantastic band and a guest spot from trumpeter Keyon Harrold.

Few artists can completely dismantle your heart, fill it with wonder and awe at the miracle of life, and put it back together quite like Madi Diaz.

What can robots teach us about humanity and about love? This musical, starring Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen, tries to understand what it means to actually live.

One of the most influential groups in hip-hop honors its legacy and the late Trugoy the Dove with a set of classics and new material.

With a little help from his Sinners co-star Miles Caton, the near-nonagenarian legend gives the Tiny Desk a history lesson in the blues.