Foster the People bring their Good Mourning Sunshine North American 2026 Tour, playing their signature blend of indie pop and electrifying live energy, to DC for a show at The Anthem on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
Foster the People’s latest album Paradise State of Mind marked a major milestone for the band, earning their third Top 10 on Billboard’s Album Sales chart and widespread critical acclaim from outlets including Billboard, NME, AP News, Forbes, Clash Magazine, and Consequence.
In 2025, Foster the People brought the record to life on a sold-out global tour spanning North America, Europe, the UK, and Latin America. Building on that momentum, Foster the People recently debuted a brand new live show at Coachella, one they’ll bring across North America on the Good Mourning Sunshine Tour. Featuring stunning visuals, the production transports audiences through a 1950s-inspired utopia that slowly unravels into a psychedelic dream – a commentary on today’s state of the world that is as arresting as it is thought-provoking.
Watch Foster the People perform for the Paradise State of Mind Tour live from Mexico City on YouTube:
Foster the People burst onto the scene in 2011 with their Grammy-nominated debut album Torches, a genre-defying indie-pop record anchored by the inescapable “Pumped Up Kicks.” The Los Angeles band quickly became one of the most distinctive voices of their generation, blending infectious melodies with sharp, thought-provoking lyricism.
Their 2014 follow-up Supermodel pushed further into experimental territory, earning critical acclaim for its adventurous sonic palette. Then came Sacred Hearts Club in 2017, a danceable, synth-drenched record that showcased the band’s ever-evolving range. After an extended hiatus spent reflecting, writing, and finding new creative footing, Foster the People returned in 2023 with Paradise State of Mind. Recorded between London’s legendary Church Studios and East West Studios in Los Angeles, the album draws on late-’70s and early-’80s influences, weaving together funk, disco, gospel, and R&B into something wholly their own.
The result is Foster the People’s most ambitious and personal work yet — a record that, as Foster puts it, hides the message in the melody. “People need hope. And when I think about what hope is, it’s having the courage to walk towards something that you think can be better, while fully acknowledging the darkness around you.” From festival-headlining anthems to introspective deep cuts, Foster the People have built a catalog that refuses to stand still.
Goth Babe aka Griff Washburn opens the show at The Anthem. Originally from Tennessee, Griff currently lives and writes music on a 36ft off-grid sailboat named Lola. When not on the road touring or on his boat, Griff and his dog Sadie are off enjoying the outdoors in a truck camper. They explore the west coast of the United States fly fishing, surfing, snowboarding, and of course writing music along the way. His mission through this project has been to raise money for environmental nonprofits like Protect Our Winters, Project Zero, or Conservations Lands Foundation. By attending Griff’s shows, listening to his music, or buying his merch, you’re helping Mother Earth and all its beautiful places. He hopes to also create a safe space for listeners to follow their aspirations and be genuine to themselves.
Foster the People
W/ Goth Babe
The Anthem
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Doors @ 7pm
$69.30 GA/ $117 Seats
All ages
