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Lorde, Your Supreme Queen, is Back

Lorde, Your Supreme Queen, is Back

By Clayton Kincade September 7, 2022

★★★★★ Ladies and gentlemen, begin your sun salutations, wear your SPF 3000 for the ultraviolet rays and throw your cellular device in the water: Lorde is back. Months after her April show...

Mitski Struggles with Authenticity at The Anthem

Mitski Struggles with Authenticity at The Anthem

By Sanskriti Reddy April 6, 2022

★★★☆☆ Fresh off of claims of retirement and a few days late due to a crew member catching COVID-19, Mitski strolled out in front of a glowing white door at The Anthem to a crowd of young...

Bleachers Shine at The Anthem With Tangible, Electrifying Energy

Bleachers Shine at The Anthem With Tangible, Electrifying Energy

By Clayton Kincade September 29, 2021

★★★★★ Jack Antonoff’s request to his fans is simple: take the sadness out of Saturday night.  Antonoff took the stage with his band Bleachers at The Anthem on Sept. 24 for a sold-out...

ALEXANDRA BRUNJES/THE HOYA | British Indie Pop Singer brought his trademark relatability to The Anthem on Wednesday Feb. 12. Combining colorful set design with personable lyrics and performance styles, Rex connects with his crowd in ways that few acts can match.

Rex Orange County Brings Color, Spirit to The Anthem

By Alexandra Brunjes February 14, 2020

At just 21 years old, Alexander O’Connor, better known by his stage name Rex Orange County, is making waves on his first solo headlining tour in support of his third studio album, “Pony.”  The...

Music Venues Shape, Promote DCs Music Scene

Music Venues Shape, Promote DC’s Music Scene

By Zain Sandhu and Allan Navarro October 25, 2019

From the historic, like the Lincoln Theatre, to the state-of-the-art, like The Anthem, music venues in Washington, D.C., have come to define the music culture around the District. Their histories are...

SUBUL MALIK/THE HOYA | Lauvs concert at The Anthem on Oct. 5 dazzled with fans with his easy listening tunes, interspersing commentary on his mental health struggles between songs.

Lauv Delights With Energetic Concert at The Anthem

By Annie Gott October 10, 2019

Lauv faced the distinct challenge of taking care of his mental health while also finding success with A-list collaborations and smash singles over the last year. Now, though, he is ready to revel in the...

Mac Demarco | Canadian-born songwriter Mac Demarco offered an unorthodox and engrossing performance at The Anthem on Sept. 20, consisting of his own songs and covers of old rock hits.

Mac DeMarco Engages Audience in Lighthearted and Eccentric Show

By Antonio Grumser October 2, 2019

Canadian-born Mac DeMarco embraced a very particular aesthetic at The Anthem on Sept. 20 — donning a vintage trucker hat, large ripped jeans, blue Vans and a mouthful of broken teeth, the multi-instrumentalist...

COURTESY STONE MORALES | Although Tame Impala is marketed as a band, it is largely the creative project of Australian rocker Kevin Parker.

Tame Impala Takes Audience on Musical Journey at The Anthem

By Gabrielle Irwin September 4, 2019

Kevin Parker’s once-underground rock band Tame Impala has reached new heights of fame, with fans eagerly awaiting a new album that was supposed to be released by the end of the summer. Though the album...

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James Bay Shines Bright on ‘Electric Light’ Tour at The Anthem

By Meghan DeCourcey March 18, 2019

Three years removed from his last tour, James Bay still remembers how to bring soul to the stage. At the Anthem on Friday, March 8, Bay entertained the crowd with new songs from his 2018 album, “Electric...

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O.A.R. Electrifies The Anthem With Powerful Performance

By Jose Villalobos January 12, 2019

As Christmastime snuck up on Washington, D.C., O.A.R., which stands for Of a Revolution, came back to its home turf to prove once again that the band is a phenomenal live act. Walking down the beautiful...

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BROCKHAMPTON Returns With New Aesthetic

By Allan Navarro October 18, 2018

Rap group BROCKHAMPTON rocked The Anthem on Oct. 16, as part of the I’ll Be There Tour promoting its fourth album, “iridescence.” The band’s mediocre performance at points proved that it...

Florence + the Machine Embrace Fans During Emotional Performance

Florence + the Machine Embrace Fans During Emotional Performance

By Cynthia Sun October 9, 2018

Florence + the Machine, one of the most exciting and critically acclaimed musical groups of this generation, created an intimate and cathartic experience as they graced The Anthem on Friday Oct. 5. Performances...

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