River Tiber’s performance at the Tiny Desk offers one of the most brilliant and dynamic games of musical chairs imaginable, completely defying expectations set by his studio work where he often operates as a one-person army. The Toronto native and his exceptional bandmates, Justin Nozuka, Dan Only, and John Mavro, constantly swap instruments, pushing the boundaries of what is possible within the small space as Tiber himself rotates through piano, drums, bass, and trombone. Since his appearance on Kaytranada’s 2016 debut album ‘99.9%’, River Tiber has cultivated a fascinating and somewhat enigmatic presence, an aura that lends itself perfectly to his music, but his talent is not understated; he has collaborated with huge names like Travis Scott and Post Malone. During the set, he delivered the iconic track “Hypnotized,” which Kendrick Lamar sampled, alongside other incredible highlights from his latest album, ‘Dreaming Eyes’, showcasing his wide-ranging musicality and inventive arrangements with pure excitement.