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While “Demolition” again tackles thwarted desire and self-loathing, this time it comes in the form of a wildly catchy rock anthem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

According to South Korean media, the flag was eventually raised properly, but only after the national anthem ended.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

South Korea were also victims of a mix-up when the national anthem for North Korea was played for the South's hockey team.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

In 2022, she released the smoky electro-pop, queer anthem “Boyfriend,” which reached No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and the theatrical “Breakfast,” a man-eater melody that declares she’s in charge.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Singing the national anthem was relatively new at Daughters of the Immaculate Heart.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Take a bite out of history: In Part 2 of its series on McGruff the Crime Dog, Slate’s Decoder Ring podcast asks the question: Did a trench-coat-wearing dog’s catchy anti-drug anthems actually work?

From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026

Mahalia Jackson’s gospel anthems and Harry Belafonte’s interpretations of calypso music took on special relevance for the civil-rights movement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

"It was a really special day to be a part of, having all the ex-players out there and we were all a bit emotional during the anthems," Wong said.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

And just like she promises in my summer staple, Bonnie Tyler’s huge choruses and blockbuster anthems will be ravishing us until the end of this endless night.

From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026

Whistles blew and a band played both the Brazilian and American national anthems.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple