NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series, co-created by Bob Boilen and which began in 2008, has become a pop culture phenomenon, establishing itself as a premier platform in the music industry. Originally focused on rock and folk musicians, the series has since gained widespread popularity. With over 1,100 tapings, Tiny Desk has been compared to MTV's iconic 'Unplugged' series from the 1990s, resonating with audiences and showcasing the potential for shared experiences in today's fragmented online culture.
With more than 1,100 tapings, NPR's "Tiny Desk" concert series has drawn comparisons to MTV’s groundbreaking “Unplugged” series of the ’90s. https://t.co/lXJLjtoEcA
NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series, which began almost 15 years ago as a niche online platform mainly highlighting rock and folk musicians, has established itself as one of music's premier platforms. https://t.co/Ss6LdbWpVx
Tiny Desk is a treasure and shows how we can still have happy shared experiences even in our fractured online culture. @nprmusic is doing a service https://t.co/B4inbVHSnj
'NPR is cool!' How Tiny Desk Concerts became a pop culture phenomenon https://t.co/GuyIWt3pYs
NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series, which began in 2008 spotlighting rock and folk musicians, has established itself as one of pop music’s premiere platforms. Co-creator Bob Boilen says he had no idea the series would become so popular. https://t.co/BbIJzomtVI