Thundercat returned to The Anthem with a performance that blended anime nerd humor, jazz-fusion virtuosity, and unmistakable playfulness. The venue’s massive sound system, sprawling stage, and a giant inflatable Thundercat towering above set the tone from the moment the lights dimmed.
The Anthem’s production team delivered a visually polished, sonically rich experience:
- Dynamic, colorful lighting
- A balanced mix that let the bass shine without overpowering vocals
- Visual elements that enhanced without overwhelming
Even the giant inflatable Thundercat felt like a natural extension of the show rather than a gimmick. Thundercat’s performance at The Anthem was a warm, weird, and musically stunning journey — one that rewarded fans of nuance, improvisation, and emotional depth. It wasn’t the a wild dance party, and it wasn’t meant to be. Instead, it was a night created a shared space for groove, laughter, introspection, and cosmic connection.
A Thundercat show isn’t defined by the inflatable feline or the neon lighting. It’s defined by presence, play, and the joy of hearing music unfold in real time.
Setlist
Really Love (D’Angelo song) (Snippet)
Children of the Baked Potato
Candlelight
I Love Louis Cole
Black Qualls
What’s the Use?
(Mac Miller cover) (Snippet)
How Sway
Overseas
I Wish I Didn’t Waste Your Time
ADD Through The Roof
Walking On the Moon
New song
A Fan’s Mail (Tron Song Suite II)
Tron Song
Lava Lamp
Dragonball Durag
Oh Sheit It’s X
Funny Thing
(Played through twice)
No More Lies
(Thundercat & Tame Impala song)
Lady
(D’Angelo cover)
Them Changes
Encore:
Show You the Way
Lone Wolf and Cub
It Is What It Is