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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

“Peck & Peck” has little in common with that feminist anthem, but both share a classic underdog story of battling a culture that favors money, status and squeaky wheels.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

A new football anthem for Wycombe Wanderers, courtesy of the unlikely figures of Irish chart-toppers Kingfishr, whose singer was the special guest under the Tuesday night lights of the club's Adams Park stadium this week.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

"When the national anthem was played and the gold medal was around my neck, I was so excited and happy," Xinhua news agency quoted her as saying.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

Besides the national anthem, I never knew so many songs were written about America.

From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

The noise built through the warm-ups, in the tunnel and during the anthems, until, finally, Haaland emerged into the blazing sunshine and took a long blue-eyed stare across the pitch at the five-time world champions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

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

One of the most recognisable singer-songwriters of the 1970s, Simon was known for her emotionally honest, piano-led pop anthems, and intricate character studies.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

He was booed by the crowd during the national anthems and again when he took the field with Infantino after the game for the awards ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

Thousands of flags waved, adding their discordant national anthems to the racket.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling