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Boys Like Girls
The Met Presented by Highmark — Philadelphia, PA
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About Boys Like Girls

Boys Like Girls formed in Boston in 2005 and became one of the defining pop-rock bands of the late 2000s. Built around Martin Johnson's vocals and the band's knack for crafting hook-laden songs, they carved out space between emo sincerity and pop radio accessibility. Their 2006 debut album spawned "The Great Escape," a track that defined a moment when relatably awkward romance could soundtrack your entire high school experience. "Two Is Better Than One" featuring Taylor Swift proved they could do earnest duets without irony. Even as taste shifted, they remained good at what they did: writing songs about wanting someone, losing someone, or pretending not to care. They've never stopped touring or releasing music, proving there's a persistent audience for this particular brand of careful vulnerability wrapped in power chords.

Their crowds are engaged without being frantic. People sing every word to the familiar stuff. There's genuine affection in the room rather than nostalgia-drunk irony. They're reliable musicians who play tight, don't oversell the drama, and seem aware they're working in a legacy.

Known for The Great Escape, Thunder, Two Is Better Than One, Love Drunk, Be Your Everything

Boys Like Girls + Philadelphia

Boys Like Girls have a solid history in Philadelphia. They last stopped by the Metropolitan Opera House in September 2024, where they ran through 13 songs including fan favorite Love Drunk. The pop-rock outfit has built a reliable following here over the years, consistently drawing crowds when they roll through town.

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Live Music in Philadelphia

Philadelphia's pop-rock tradition runs deep, from power ballads to stadium anthems. The city's crowd knows the difference between genuine melody and manufactured hooks, which should suit Boys Like Girls just fine. This is a town that appreciates a hook-laden chorus and isn't shy about singing along.

Philadelphia road trip to see Boys Like Girls?

Stay in Rittenhouse Square, where you can walk to dinner at Vetri, the restaurant that actually deserves its reputation. Spend your afternoon at the Barnes Foundation—it's genuinely world-class, even if you're not typically a museum person. Walk through Old City, grab coffee at Little Lion, wander through galleries that don't feel like they're trying too hard. If you have time before the show, check out what's playing at The Fillmore or Johnny Brenda's, venues that consistently book solid acts. The neighborhood around the venue is worth exploring on foot.

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