Mac Ayres — Tiny Desk (NPR), Washington D.C., 2026

Recorded in 2026 at Bob Boilen’s famous desk in NPR’s studios in Washington D.C., this Tiny Desk Concert features American singer-songwriter Mac Ayres, a figure of the new soul and independent R&B. Backed by a full band led by bassist and music director Declan Miers, he performs seven songs: “Sunny & 62”, “Calvin’s Joint”, “Pickled Ginger”, “Comfortable Enough”, “Please Come Home”, “Where U Goin’ Tonight?” and “Easy”. The Tiny Desk’s intimate, acoustic format highlights the warmth of his voice, the richness of the vocal harmonies and a groove indebted to 1970s soul. Highlights include “Please Come Home”, an unreleased song co-written with Carrtoons, and “Easy”, the track that first brought the artist attention nearly a decade earlier. This live concert illustrates the vitality of the American soul and R&B scene in 2026, driven by independent artists devoted to organic sound and live performance. An ideal session for discovering a singular talent under exemplary sonic conditions, filmed by the NPR Music team.