The Long Hair, Long Life tour comes to The Met in Philadelphia
Shot and written by Shauna Hilferty
May 20, 2025
Philadelphia, PA @ The Met
The Long Hair, Long Life tour came to Philadelphia, just in time for spring! Coheadliners Briston Maroney and Peach Pit brought their latest albums to life on the Met stage, with handmade sets and nostalgiac setlists.
Briston Maroney by Shauna Hilferty
The night began with Briston Maroney, as he entered the stage with his band and a plethora of paper mache, the set was reminiscent of nature and the anticipation of warmer weather. “Real Good Swimmer”, one of the lead singles off Maroney’s new album JIMMY, was the first to be played. Followed by single “Paradise” from 2022, and deep cut “Small Talk” off the 2019 EP, Indiana. Letting the audience know he’d had three cheesesteaks since he got the city, the Philadelphia crowd roared in excitement. Though he selected songs from his entire discography, a majority of the set came from 2025’s JIMMY, his second to last song being “Be Yourself” which was prefaced with a message of hope and resilience. It got the crowd in their feelings before closer “Freaking Out On The Interstate”, which was sung in harmony with Briston, the band, and the fans.
Peach Pit by Shauna Hilferty
Not too long after, Peach Pit kicked off their set with a mashup of their title album track Magpie with Black Sabbath's War Pigs. “Drop the Guillotine” followed after, with impressive guitar work and tight percussion. Despite Magpie (Expansion Pack) being their latest album, Peach Pit’s set contained a majority of their 2018 project, Being So Normal. It felt nostalgic to hear songs now approaching 7 years old, which isn’t even that long ago. The band pulled a wildcard and covered Her’s “What Once Was”, adding their own rock flair to the track. The band capped the night with “Tommy’s Party”, fittingly the last song of the set and the closing song to Being So Normal.
It was a night that seamlessly blended past and present, with both Briston Maroney and Peach Pit reminding the crowd why their music continues to resonate – with energy, emotion, and just the right touch of indie rock surprise.
Briston Maroney
Peach Pit
