Cure for Paranoia shares what it took to win's this year's Tiny Desk Contest

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Kai McNamee, Elle Mannion, Ailsa Chang

Published May 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM CDT

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Cameron McCloud of the band Cure for Paranoia, which won this year's Tiny Desk Contest.

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