Singer-songwriter Laura Burhenn recently brought her American indie pop band, The Mynabirds, to NPR Music for a Tiny Desk concert. The significance of this performance lies in Burhenn's unique musical style that blends Neil Young's sound with Motown influences, creating what she describes as Neil Young playing Motown. The name of the band, The Mynabirds, was inspired by a historical collaboration between Neil Young and Rick James in the 1960s Motown era.

Having previously been part of the Washington, D.C. indie duo Georgie James, Laura Burhenn formed The Mynabirds in 2009 and signed with Saddle Creek Records. Her music has been praised for its openhearted, politically engaged, feminist pop sound that avoids becoming overly sentimental.

During the Tiny Desk concert, Burhenn and The Mynabirds performed notable songs that captured their genre-blending style, showcasing their talent and creativity to the audience. This performance highlighted Burhenn's skills as a singer-songwriter and pianist, further solidifying her place in the indie music scene.