Irish Singer-Songwriter CMAT Performs NPR's Intimate Tiny Desk Concert

CMAT, the stage name of Irish singer-songwriter Ciara Mary Alice Thompson, has been selected to perform in NPR's celebrated Tiny Desk Concert series, a program known for featuring artists across genres in an intimate office setting.

The Dublin-based musician has garnered attention for her distinctive approach to songwriting and performance, blending elements of indie pop with introspective lyrical content. Her inclusion in the Tiny Desk Concert series represents a significant milestone in her growing international profile.

NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series has become one of the most recognizable platforms for musical performance, offering artists an opportunity to perform in close proximity to listeners and capture performances in a stripped-down, unpolished format that emphasizes artistry and musicianship.

The concert represents CMAT's continued rise in the music industry, following the release of previous work that has established her as part of a new wave of Irish singer-songwriters gaining international recognition. The performance adds to NPR's extensive catalog of Tiny Desk sessions featuring artists from around the world.

Photo: Irish singer-songwriter CMAT performs on stage, May 2025. Paul Hudson via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).