FKA twigs at The Anthem

Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview

By Alexandra Henriques

Photo Credit: Todd Owyoung/Red Bull Content Pool

On March 18, avant-garde sensation FKA twigs will grace Washington, D.C.’s The Anthem with her energy and ethereal performances, in support of her newest album, EUSEXUA Afterglow. The tour, called the Body High Tour, begins March 14 in Miami, with a stop at The Anthem for the third night.

EUSEXUA Afterglow, twigs’ fourth studio album, is a sequel to EUSEXUA, released 10 months after one another. The two albums aim to replicate the sounds and feelings of intimacy, rave culture and highs, and therefore, combines genres such as electronica, R&B and art-pop. While the show is expected to focus on the two albums, twigs will likely perform some of her most popular songs from earlier albums, including her hit songs “Cellophane” and “Two Weeks.” 

FKA twigs is also known for her fashion, dancing and elaborate visuals, with concertgoers reviews on the Ticketmaster website noting her stage design, emotion and choreography. Overall, it is bound to be an engaging concert and a highlight of The Anthem’s lineup. 

The 5 W’s (And a few H’s)

Who: FKA twigs, with support from Tokischa! 

What: Ethereal, genre-blending music that fuses alternative R&B, electronic beats and operatic vocals. 

Where: The Anthem, 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

When: Wednesday, March 18, doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show begins at 8 p.m. 

Why: FKA twig’s artistry is almost always mentioned when talking about her live performances, blending visuals, choreography and entrancing vocals that you cannot get anywhere else, so it is well worth a ticket. 

How you might know them: Her song “cellophane” became known as a breakup anthem on social media. Her latest album, EUSEXUA, also gained a lot of traction and won a Grammy (and often spins on WGMU Radio!). 

How to go: Tickets are $74 on Ticketmaster.