The vast majority of pop songs today are known to be in verse-chorus form, often including the formal units verse, pre-chorus, chorus, post-chorus, and bridge, though not all songs feature each of these sections. Generally, listeners expect the chorus to serve as the climax, providing a consistent, memorable, and "singable" moment. While scholars have defined certain sections other than the chorus to function as the climax, such as the dance chorus (Barna 2020) and the anthem-type post-chorus (Stroud 2022), the bridge is a transitory and contrasting formal section which is rarely recognized as the song's primary climax. However, bridges are increasingly moving into the climactic spotlight of pop music. In this paper, I will define and explore the "anthem bridge", a new subtype of bridge in modern pop which functions as the emotional climax and is the song's most distinctive, memorable moment, inviting audience participation through singing.