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For indie bands on the rise, it’s become a rite of passage to perform a live set in Bob Boilen’s office as part of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert<\/a> series, which has been ongoing since 2008. But since 2014, the inception of an annual contest<\/a> to discover new talent has allowed unsigned acts to get a piece of the action, too. Not only does the winning band get a chance to play for the esteemed All Songs Considered<\/em> host, NPR also sponsors a national tour, often with life-changing results. Past winners have included Grammy-winner Fantastic Negrito (2015), Gaelynn Lea (2016),<\/sup>\u00a0Tank and the Bangas\u00a0(2017),<\/sup>\u00a0and\u00a0Naia Izumi (2018). With thousands of submissions, the contest seemingly pulls talent out of the woodwork, attracting artists from all different backgrounds and styles. Here are six artists based in Detroit that threw their hats in the ring this year. The winner will be announced this month. Good luck!<\/p>\n Audra Kubat<\/strong><\/p>\n