Anthem
Anthem BMX was the legendary media project and brand of filmmaker Stew Johnson. Active in the mid-to-late 2000s, Anthem defined an era of raw, authentic street riding through its iconic DVDs, like "Anthem II".
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Who or what was Anthem BMX?
Anthem BMX was a highly influential BMX media project and apparel brand created by legendary filmmaker Stew Johnson. Stew is credited with filming, directing, and producing the content for the iconic Anthem productions.
What did Anthem BMX stand for?
Anthem stood for a raw, authentic, and unfiltered portrayal of street riding. It was less a traditional parts company and more a cultural movement defined by Stew Johnson's cinematic style and the "all-or-nothing" riding of its featured crew.
What makes Anthem products special?
Their most special product was the Anthem BMX DVD series (e.g., "Anthem II"). These videos became classics, capturing the progression and raw energy of top-tier street riders of that era, featuring a legendary lineup.
What did Anthem primarily manufacture?
Anthem focused primarily on:
- BMX Media (DVDs)
- Apparel (T-Shirts, Hats) that represented the brand's raw aesthetic.
Who were Anthem products suitable for?
Anthem products were for BMX street riders and fans who identified with the raw, authentic style captured by Stew Johnson, and who valued core, rider-produced media over polished contest runs.
Who rode for the Anthem Team/Crew?
The "team" was the crew of riders featured in Stew Johnson's videos, which included a "who's who" of hardcore street riders of the time, such as Mike Aitken, Brian Foster, Chase Hawk, Chris Doyle, Clint Reynolds, Geoff Slattery, and Sean Burns, among others.
Is Anthem BMX still active?
Anthem BMX is defunct as a brand/media label and no longer produces new products, but its videos remain legendary.
