National Anthems are an unconscious part of most people’s identity that we don’t often spend a lot time thinking about.
whether we tune into them or not, though, these songs tell stories that are an intrinsic part of the national psyche, and often speak to powerful moments in their nation’s history. we think those stories are worth exploring.
It’s our aim to mine these stories, share the histories contained inside, and explore how many of them came to be the singular musical expression a nation chooses to represent themselves to the world.
Josh is an avid history buff, a devoted music lover, and a rabid soccer fan. While watching the World Cup in 2018, he became curious about the myriad of national anthems he heard at sporting events and wondered about the stories behind them.
Robert, also an avid music lover and history dabbler, has spent several years in the recording and podcasting space, as well as managing a public radio station. Over the years of their friendship, this idea popped up from time to time, and they decided to combine their talents and create The Anthemist.