Peach Pit, Briston Maroney, Bnny
June 26, 2025
Budweiser Stage, Toronto, ON
On June twenty sixth, indie bands Peach Pit and Briston Maroney concluded their Lengthy Hair, Lengthy Life Tour on the Budweiser Stage in Toronto. The 25-date North American tour noticed them beginning again in Could in Philadelphia, to now ending in Toronto because the 2nd lone Canadian metropolis on the street journey. The bands have been tight, and it was evident the musicians have been giving it their all for the ultimate evening.
Bnny, the indie rock outfit hailing from Chicago, delivered a considerate and mellow set that softly eased the group into the night. Their dreamy sound created area for followers to settle into their seats and revel in a beverage. A wave of recognition swept by means of the viewers because the band slipped into a canopy of Weezer’s “Undone – The Sweater Tune.”
Subsequent was American singer-songwriter Briston Maroney from Tennessee. Maroney instantly introduced the power to the stage, hyping the group up and starting the enjoyable antics by throwing pretzels into the viewers. He kicked issues off with “Actual Good Swimmer” from his war album, JIMMY—a rock-centred monitor that instantly bought the entrance row shifting, dancing, and vibing with its energetic rhythm.
Halfway by means of the set, the sound of crickets and a crackling fireplace crammed the air because the singer returned to the stage with an acoustic guitar. Maroney teased the group, asking in the event that they favored fruit, and hinting at a fruit with a pit in it. He introduced out touring Peach Pit member Dougal McLean on violin for a heartfelt efficiency of “Land of Gentle.” Regardless of the chilly and windy climate breezing by means of the outside venue, Maroney managed to carry the heat again with the comfy campfire tunes.
Towards the tip of the set, Bnny and their crew crashed the stage, visibly confused Maroney, however getting fun out of him after realizing what was taking place. Given the tip of the tour, it was certain for pranks to occur.
As Briston Maroney started to strum some acquainted chords, he requested followers to scream the phrases to the following track as loudly as they may. After sufficient teasing, the band closed with the fan favorite “Freakin’ Out on the Interstate”.
Closing the evening was Vancouver’s Peach Pit. They opened with a hard-hitting snippet of Black Sabbath’s “Conflict Pigs” earlier than diving into the title monitor “Magpie” off their 2024 album. The brand new launch highlights introspective songwriting and marks a transparent evolution within the band’s sound since their 2016 debut.
The band then jumped into acquainted songs, “Drop the Guillotine”, “Black Licorice”, “Up Granville”, and “Give Up Child Go”. Vibes have been instantly felt, as followers bobbed their heads to the infectiously catchy riffs by guitarist Christopher Vanderkooy and dreamy vocals by lead singer Neil Smith.
Peach Pit expressed their gratitude from humble beginnings, touring for 8 years in small golf equipment, to now acting at one of many greatest venues in Toronto. “We’re from Vancouver, British Columbia, however at this time we’re from Toronto.”
Neil got here out with an acoustic guitar and requested if anybody within the viewers was with somebody they love. He carried out the attractive track “Did You Love Someone,” which he wrote for his future bride. Telephone flashlights and lighters started to light up the venue, and it was lovely seeing {couples} and buddies in arms collectively.
Because the evening was coming to an in depth, the band got here again on to carry out “Peach Pit” and “Tommy’s Get together.” The group erupted in applause and cheers because the band exited the stage—a strong show of Canadian satisfaction. It’s thrilling to see the band attending to play greater and greater venues, and Torontonians will likely be eager for the indie quartet’s return.
