"The Last Man Standing:" Super Junior’s 20th Anniversary & Their Success as the Longest-Running K-Pop Boy Band
As the longest-running K-pop boy band, Super Junior exemplifies how teamwork, individual excellence, and a deep sense of responsibility can sustain a group’s success across generations.
Wendi Wang
Oct 30, 2025


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


Preview: Of Monsters and Men at The Anthem on Nov. 3
On Nov. 3, Of Monsters and Men (OMAM) will perform at The Anthem as part of their North American tour for their long-awaited album All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade (2025). Formed in Garðabær, Iceland, in 2010, the indie-folk group rose to international fame with their 2011 debut “My Head Is An Animal” and hit single “Little Talks,” which has since surpassed one billion streams on Spotify. OMAM defined a new era of indie folk music in the early 2010s with fairytale-in
Maya Taylor
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


Review: Forever Yung: A Night with Jonatan at The Anthem
The audience was reborn alongside Jonatan Hastad, better known as Yung Lean, this past Sunday at The Anthem.
Micaeli Dym
Oct 23, 2025


Preview: Thundercat at The Anthem on Oct. 28
Thundercat, the stage name of American musician, singer, record producer, songwriter, and bassist Stephen Lee Bruner, will grace the halls of D.C.’s The Anthem Tuesday, Oct. 28.
Ted Bergman
Oct 21, 2025


Why Do Some Sequels of Top-Rated Movies Flop While Others Succeed?
While financial stability matters in Hollywood, true art, like any field, requires risk, which is why the industry should take chances on stories that may not appeal to everyone but can still push boundaries and contribute to Hollywood in new ways.
Basia Panko
Oct 21, 2025


Review: Night Moves at The Atlantis on Sept. 21
Last month, Minneapolis-based indie rock band Night Moves transported The Atlantis back to the 1970s with their nostalgic, dreamy, and psychedelic sound.
Sabrina Bailey
Oct 21, 2025


Preview: Indigo De Souza at the 9:30 Club on Oct. 23
Next Thursday night, Indigo De Souza will take the stage at 9:30 Club, making D.C. the fourth stop on her Precipice world tour.
Sabrina Bailey
Oct 19, 2025


Preview: Modest Mouse at The Anthem on Oct. 18
In 1993, in the suburban working-class wastelands of the state of Washington, Isaac Brock, Eric Judy, and Jeremiah Green formed the indie rock band Modest Mouse.
Hadley Brooks
Oct 13, 2025


Racing Mount Pleasant and the Double-Edged Sword of Memory
The most beautiful and painful things in life are often the memories we cannot escape. Racing Mount Pleasant explores this idea on their self-titled sophomore album...
Elliot Anderson
Oct 13, 2025


Preview: Yung Lean at The Anthem on Oct. 19
On October 19, Yung Lean’s “Forever Yung” tour hits The Anthem. Jonatan Aron Leandoer Håstad, best known by his stage name Yung Lean, is a Swedish rapper known for his contributions to cloud rap.
Micaeli Dym
Oct 13, 2025


The Argument For Andor: Why The Best TV Of The Year Just Might Be From A Galaxy Far, Far Away
"The death of truth is the ultimate victory of evil. When truth leaves us, when we let it slip away, when it is ripped from our hands, we become vulnerable to the appetite of whatever monster screams the loudest. "
- Senator Mon Mothma, Andor Season 2 Episode 9
Molly Meehan
Oct 10, 2025


Review: Alex G at The Anthem on Oct. 7
When you’re standing behind the three tallest men in the venue at Alex G’s concert, you can’t rely on the chance that you’ll catch a glimpse or make eye contact with the artist to carry you through the show.
Lorelei Schwarz
Oct 10, 2025


Review: Glare at The Atlantis on Oct. 6
The venue was less than half full, yet people sprinted up the stairs to buy merchandise. Hyena-like screams preceded each song with no introductions.
Isabel Liu
Oct 7, 2025

