Watch Phoebe Bridgers' favorite entries

Plus, catch up on last week’s episode of Tiny Desk Contest Top Shelf [View this email online]( [NPR Tiny Desk Contest]( Last week, Bob and Bobby kicked off our Top Shelf series with some pretty outstanding artists. From Selina Moon’s impressive harp-playing to Z The Author and DAP The Contract’s profound bars, there’s a new artist for everyone to discover and enjoy in this episode. (If you missed the livestream, don’t worry: You can rewatch the [episode on YouTube]( or [listen to the audio]( from the episode on All Songs Considered.) [Watch episode 1 of Tiny Desk Contest Top Shelf]( Featured entries from the first episode of Tiny Desk Contest Top Shelf: - [“Hummingbird" by Selina Moon]( - ["Khali's Interlude" by Z The Author]( - ["Love The World" by DAP The Contract]( - ["Root" by Seafoam Walls]( - ["Old Empires" by Lithia]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Today, we can’t wait to find out which entries stood out to [Phoebe Bridgers](. And, of course, she’ll be talking with one entrant live, too. After playing four Tiny Desk concerts herself, we’re guessing Phoebe might have some tips for those of you who aspire to perform behind Bob’s Desk someday. We hope you’ll join us in the live chat to talk with Phoebe and the Contest community — and to let us know which entries are your favorites. [TUNE IN TODAY]( Next week, we’ll hear Tiny Desk alum [Tobe Nwigwe]( top picks. You can sign up to get a reminder email right before we go live: topshelf2021.nprpresents.org From our own tiny desks, NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest team P.S. Contest entrant Neffy is [featured on NPR Music’s #NowPlaying blog]( — a list of essential new songs selected by NPR Music staff — today. (We recommend watching this space for Contest artists in the future!) --------------------------------------------------------------- Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: [tinydeskcontest@npr.org](mailto:tinydeskcontest@npr.org?subject=Newsletter%20Feedback) Interested in connecting with music-lovers and music-makers across the Contest community? Join our Tiny Desk Contest Community [Facebook Group]( Need a new playlist? Follow NPR Music on [Spotify]( and [Apple Music]( Looking for more great content? [Check out all of our newsletter offerings]( — including Music, Books, Pop Culture and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Tiny Desk Contest emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [NPR logo]