

Review: Of Monsters and Men at The Anthem on Nov. 3
While the setlist covered both new and old material, it was clear that many audience members were less familiar with the band’s newer songs. Still, when the opening notes of “Little Talks” and “Dirty Paws” began, the entire venue came alive. The voices of the crowd joined as one, echoing back lyrics that defined a generation of indie music lovers.
Maya Taylor
Nov 11, 2025


Review: Big Thief at The Anthem on Oct. 25
Big Thief performed at The Anthem Saturday, Oct. 25 as part of their Somersault Slide 360 Tour, which highlights their 2025 album Double Infinity.
Ted Bergman
Nov 10, 2025


People, The Last Season of The Summer I Turned Pretty Is Actually Kinda Good
Is the final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty highbrow entertainment? Well, no. But even the most cynical viewer has to admit—it’s compelling.

Grace Copps
Nov 9, 2025


Review: Thundercat (and his cats) at The Anthem
Thundercat’s show last Tuesday at the Anthem was perhaps exactly what I needed in a mid-week break from the intensity of on-campus life. On stage, he was just as funny, weird, and eclectic as you would imagine him to be.
Ted Bergman
Nov 4, 2025


Can They Go Their Own Way? A Buckingham Nicks Review
On September 19, 2025, the 10-track album Buckingham Nicks was finally re-released. While the album cannot compare to Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours (1977), it does serve as a nostalgic reminder of what Nicks and Buckingham had before the fame—and its accompanying drama.
Alexis Wilson
Nov 3, 2025


Growth Spurt: How Dijon’s Baby Grew on Me
I expected the themes and sonic cohesiveness of Absolutely, but Baby is not a mere reiteration of what Dijon's done before. It’s an evolution— incorporating new samples, instruments, and ideas at every turn.
Maxine Messina
Nov 1, 2025


The Smashing Machine: Gritty, Authentic, But Pointless
If you’ve ever wondered what Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson would look like stripped of his superhero grin and CGI explosions, The Smashing Machine (2025) has your answer—and it’s not what you’d expect.
Miranda Wu
Oct 31, 2025


The Life of a Showgirl: Sparkle without Substance
On October 3, Taylor Swift, arguably the most in-demand woman in music, released her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.


Review: Doechii at The Anthem on Oct. 21
Rising rap sensation Doechii performed at The Anthem in October as a stop on her Live From the Swamp tour. And live from the swamp she was, coming out on stage like a predator, laser-focused and dominant.
Ariana Hameed and Minhal Nazeer
Oct 29, 2025


Review: Modest Mouse at The Anthem on Oct. 18
I counted 12 flannel T-shirts within the first minute of arriving at the Saturday night Modest Mouse show before realizing this little game of mine was a futile endeavor...
Hadley Brooks
Oct 26, 2025

