Bob Boilen

Darlingside's dark songs are full of light, illuminated by voices that come from on high.

Moses Sumney, standing alone on a stage, along the harbor of Newport, delivered a palliative set that explored doubt, loneliness and self-care.

Del McCoury has been performing, and updating, his take on bluegrass for some 60 years. At the Tiny Desk, he brought three traveling songs and some good yarns to share from his ample time on the road.

The singer and guitarist fields comments from listeners about her music and talks about the ways her songs can be interpreted.

The precise serrations of Washington, D.C. band Flasher get softened for a visit to the Tiny Desk — their vocals, normally side-by-side rushing electric instruments, get the center stage treatment.

Lucius' fifth appearance at Newport saw the group outdo itself, with choreography, a tribute to Richard Swift and many, many friends.

The July 7 performance from the Levitate Music and Arts Festival reunited Anastasio with keyboardist Ray "The Milkman" Paczkowski, who'd been diagnosed with brain cancer.

All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen chats with Newport Folk Festival executive producer Jay Sweet about this year's surprising lineup.

The Icelandic composer is joined by two "ghost" pianists, making mysterious and memorable music at the Tiny Desk.

One of the greatest living guitarists, Richard Thompson has shared two new brilliant songs from his just-announced album 13 Rivers.

Fans of early Talking Heads albums, listen up. This group of teenagers from Brisbane could be your favorite new band.

This week's episode of All Songs Considered features the return of several veteran favorites: the Canadian rock band Metric, the Irish folk group Villagers, and guitarist Richard Thompson.

The band's latest song and video, "Caravan," dreams of a more inclusive, kinder world.

Love doesn't come easy. Just ask some of the artists on this week's show whose songs reflect the sour, absurd, and heartrending aspects of intimacy.

Rev. Sekou and the Seal Breakers gave one of the most rousing Tiny Desks we've ever had, opening with one question: "Do you want to get free?"

Sometimes it's a stirring call to arms or a recognition of injustice. But an anthem always captures something much larger than itself - the spirit of a community, unified in a common feeling or cause.

Over the last two months, we've hosted concerts in eight cities to celebrate this year's Tiny Desk Contest. Now, it's time to say goodbye — at least until next time.

Join the "Children of the Sun" - or sit back and enjoy the spectacle - in this Tiny Desk experience.

Gaelynn Lea's life and music were forever changed after winning the Contest in 2016. Her new video, for the song "Lost in the Woods," tackles the issue of identity and how to hold on to it.

For fans of Bon Iver and The National, here's music made by Justin Vernon, S. Carey, Bryce Dessner and So Percussion.