If you’ve never watched an NPR Tiny Desk concert, it’s basically exactly what it sounds like — artists performing live in a tiny office space, completely stripped down and raw. It has this way of spotlighting new talent or humbling some of the world’s biggest artists, showing a much more intimate side of their artistry than a normal show ever could. But there’s one detail most people miss: every artist who performs there has to leave something behind.
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Taylor Swift left a signed CD behind at Tiny Desk, and it’s the only item from the shelf that’s ever been stolen.
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Yo Gabba Gabba! left a doodled and signed setlist that immediately stands out from everything else.
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Finally, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso left custom shirts with their faces on them after one of the most visually chaotic Tiny Desk performances ever.
Which one stood out to you most? And if you’ve spotted any others, I genuinely need to know.
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