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Plus, January Contest community updates [View this email online]( [NPR Tiny Desk Contest]( The 2022 Tiny Desk Contest is almost here – so watch this space next week! – and we hope to hear from you soon. In the meantime, here are some January updates from the Contest community: - 2019 Contest entrant NoSo announced their forthcoming single, “Honey Understand,” and that [they’ll be joining Molly Burch]( on tour this spring. - Speaking of tours, [Relient K announced]( that 2021 Contest entrant Semler will be opening the band’s upcoming tour. - Also, 2019 Contest winner Quinn Christopherson shared that [he’ll be touring]( with [Thao]( and [Black Belt Eagle Scout](. - And 2017 Contest winner Tank and the Bangas will be playing a special hometown show at [the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival]( in April. - Zhalarina, whose entry was [featured on Top Shelf]( last summer, released a new single, “[Perfect]( - 2021 Contest entrant Jack Rabbit released a music video for its latest single, “[After You]( - In the latest episode of PBS Soundfield, our 2020 Contest winner Linda Diaz explores the question: “[What is hyperpop?]( - 2016 winner Gaelynn Lea [launched]( Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities (RAMPD), an organization whose “[mission is to amplify disability culture, promote inclusion, and advocate for accessibility within the Music Industry.]( - "Loneliness," a new song by 2018 Contest entrant MAITA, was [played by our friends at NPR’s All Songs Considered](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- P.S. If you’re looking for inspiration to record your Contest entry, check out videos from the recent virtual event [Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST]( a series of Tiny Desk performances recorded around the world. From our own tiny desks, NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest team --------------------------------------------------------------- Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. [Find a Station]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [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]