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Foo Fighters play NPR Tiny Desk Concert

musicMay 13, 202629111

Foo Fighters played their first-ever NPR Tiny Desk Concert in NPR's Washington studio, running a five-song set that included "Spit Shine," "Learn to Fly," "Child Actor," "My Hero," and "Everlong," now available online. The band deliberately pared back their stadium arrangements, reworking heavy guitars and group harmonies to fit the tiny desk format while keeping the songs' singalong hooks. Dave Grohl leads the tightly arranged performances, making the session a concise showcase of Foo Fighters' songwriting and live chemistry and demonstrating how their anthems translate to intimate settings.

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