Remedy for Paranoia performs throughout NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest On The Street tour cease at Neumos in Seattle on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
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This yr’s Tiny Desk Contest judges stated that crowning Dallas hip-hop group Remedy for Paranoia because the winner was a “No Brainer.” The collective rose above hundreds of different unbiased artists who submitted their unique songs in hopes of taking part in their very own Tiny Desk live shows.
Remedy for Paranoia simply wrapped up the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest On The Street tour, the place they carried out at exhibits with 20 different standout entrants throughout the nation. Placed on in collaboration with NPR member stations throughout the nation, every tour cease was a celebration of public media and the creatives of the Contest neighborhood. Scroll by means of the tour highlights beneath that includes images chosen by the photographers and picture editor who coated the tour in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Austin, Denver, Chicago, Minneapolis, Boston, New York and Washington, D.C.
Late Spouse
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“Considered one of my favourite issues about reside music is that regardless of how ceaselessly you go to live shows, there are all the time extra artists to find. Living proof: one of many openers in Austin, Late Spouse, who I hadn’t beforehand caught regardless of numerous nights of taking pictures in Austin.
This picture encapsulates the enigmatic power unleashed throughout their efficiency: singer/guitarist Frankie Conover’s shred pose evokes a way of joyful abandonment and whole immersion within the uncooked rock second below the good stage lights. The sensation was mirrored within the excited eyes and smiling faces of viewers members, in addition to the photographer, stoked to bump into a brand new favourite band proper in his yard — Tiny Desk’s mission achieved in a nutshell.” — David Brendan Corridor, Austin
NPR Tiny Desk Contest On The Street tour made a cease at The Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
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“D.C.’s Howard Theatre is an intimate venue that fills up rapidly. The sound engineers are esurrounded by the viewers, and maneuvering by means of the group will get difficult. Midway by means of Remedy for Paranoia’s set, I left the pit and headed towards the again for a wider perspective. I made just a few frames with the stage lights simply on Remedy, however it felt flat, simply one other venue picture. Quickly, the stage lights lit up the viewers simply sufficient, making a halo impact. It gave depth to the room and confirmed how Remedy for Paranoia commanded the viewers.” — Eric Lee, Washington, D.C.
Cameron McCloud
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“I like how the stage mild catches Cam’s glasses, making a refined starburst impact as he appears upward. On this second, he was talking about his late mom, and it nearly feels as if she’s watching over him from above. The lighting, his gaze and the emotion of the second got here collectively to create a picture that feels deeply private.” — Mikayla Delson, Chicago
DOGTAGS
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“Queer pleasure deserves to be loud, colourful and unimaginable to look away from. DOGTAGS turned the Tiny Desk stage in Denver right into a love letter to queer expression, the place each notice burst with neighborhood, connection and the sort of pleasure that reminds us celebration could be its personal type of resistance. Each second felt like an invite to have a good time precisely who you’re.” — Jo Allen, Denver
Ella Faye, proper, her music is rooted in American folks music and her sound branches into neo-soul, blues, jazz and nation.
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“The image exhibits Ella Faye and her backup vocalists warming up on the steps, whereas different members of her band put ending touches on their make-up within the background. I used to be blown away by how beautiful their voices sounded collectively, even with out microphones or manufacturing. The picture completely illustrates the journey of the rising artist: It isn’t all the time glamorous; oftentimes, it is cramped and chaotic backstage, however it shines with the great thing about creating artwork with your folks.” — Religion Nguyen, Boston
Riley & The City Revival
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“Riley & The City Revival describe themselves as ‘genre-proof’ with a splash of ‘We do no matter we wish,’ and that is precisely what they dropped at the stage in Minneapolis. The music went from soul to rock and roll to nation to jazz; it was a medley of various genres that did not sound displaced however blended collectively superbly. I circled the stage many occasions making an attempt to seize the power. I used to be comfortable to seize this collection of frames of lead singer Riley, with the colours and lights shifting throughout the body. This picture completely encapsulates the sensation of the music for me.” — Jaida Grey Eagle, Minneapolis
Cameron McCloud
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“I like how the out-of-focus band members naturally body Cameron on the middle, creating a way of intimacy that makes you are feeling such as you’re on stage with them. The distinction between the cool blue tones within the foreground and the nice and cozy highlight on Cameron additionally helps draw your eye on to the center of the efficiency.” — Mikayla Delson, LA
The viewers on the NPR Tiny Desk Contest On The Street tour at The Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, July 11, 2026, cheers on the live performance.
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“A lot of the magic of Tiny Desk is within the connection between artist and viewers. I like this picture as a result of you possibly can really feel the giddiness and pleasure within the crowd from the angle of the musician.” — Beck Harlan, picture editor
Remedy for Paranoia
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“I like this picture of Remedy for Paranoia exiting the stage. They give the impression of being giddy, proud, a bit of drained and like they only had essentially the most enjoyable performing with one another.” — Beck Harlan, picture editor
Griot B is a rapper and the founding father of College Yard Rap.
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“The nice and cozy tones and refined distinction on this picture of Griot B create a cinematic environment that completely matched the power of his efficiency. His expression feels so real and expressive that it immediately attracts you in, making this a type of moments the place the emotion speaks louder than the picture itself.” — Mikayla Delson, San Francisco
Les Greene & The Swayzees carry out. Greene’s music lies a deep reverence for the traditions of soul, however he is by no means been one to copy the sounds of the previous.
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“Each body of Les Greene & The Swayzees’ efficiency felt electrical. I beloved this picture as a result of A) What crowd would not go wild for the splits? And B) This will likely have been the one second in the whole set the place he was at relaxation. Speak about pouring all of it out.” — Beck Harlan, picture editor
Remedy for Paranoia
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“I like the angle on this picture. We see all of Remedy for Paranoia within the foreground, framed by the stage and the lights and audio system, their backs to us as they face the viewers, soaking within the enthusiasm from the packed-out home earlier than them of their house state of Texas.” — Beck Harlan, picture editor
Cameron McCloud
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“Cameron McCloud sits on the base of the drums close to the tip of Remedy for Paranoia’s set. He spoke candidly to the viewers all through the whole present, soaking within the final cease of the tour in Washington, D.C. I may really feel his breath as he bowed his head. Music light and the group was cheering. I favored this picture with Cameron flanked by devices each digital and analog. The visible show stored taking part in on the display screen behind him, mimicking static on a tv. It is a quiet second of actuality in a chaotic composition constructed of clashing visible parts.” — Eric Lee, Washington, D.C.
