Militarie Gun — NPR Tiny Desk, Washington, 2026

Live concert filmed at NPR’s office in Washington for the Tiny Desk series, published on March 27, 2026, where American band Militarie Gun subverts the usually hushed format by leaning into volume. Led by singer Ian Shelton, who also fronts Regional Justice Center, the Los Angeles band unleashes its melodic, hooky punk-rock — chanted choruses, gang vocals and raw energy — in the cramped Tiny Desk space. The songs, including Don’t Pick Up the Phone and Thought You Were Waving, blend empathy, vulnerability and self-deprecation, evoking the experience of growing up around addiction and the path toward recovery. The multi-song live capture, played live, conveys the tension and sincerity of a performance that overflows its setting. This filmed live concert illustrates the vitality of 2020s independent rock and melodic post-hardcore. A live concert to savor for its intensity, unifying choruses and authenticity, ideal for lovers of alternative rock and contemporary punk.