Alex Hines, bassist and vocalist, found an opportunity to gain recognition for Maitland in NPR’s 2017 Tiny Desk Contest, a competition open to unsigned musicians. The top prize includes a Tiny Desk taping in DC and a tour of the United States with NPR and Lagunitas Brewing. To officially enter, Maitland needed a video of themselves performing an original song at any type of desk. Alex approached me in hopes I could record a last-minute performance and quickly produce a video suitable for Maitland’s submission.