A Praised for their “moody, atmospheric rock tracks” by Rolling Stone, acclaimed Los Angeles band The Neighbourhood enjoyed multiple successful tours and major festival appearances in 2013/2014 in support of their breakout debut album I Love You. The 11-track debut spawned the band’s influential, double-platinum hit single “Sweater Weather,” which ruled radio and video platforms for months with one of the longest runs in 2013.
Among other memorable songs on I Love You is follow-up single “Afraid,” commended by Billboard for its “edgy, subtle hooks,” which reached the top 5 at Alternative Radio. The album itself was widely acclaimed for its soaring textures and atmospheric themes, touted by Billboard as a “darkly moody album [that] aptly culls together indie rock and R&B.” In November 2014, the band also released a surprise rap-inspired mixtape, #000000 & #FFFFFF (the HTML color codes for black & white), which featured a host of notable guests including YG, French Montana, Raury and more. The band is currently in the studio working on their sophomore album.
The Neighbourhood is: Jesse Rutherford (vocals), Jeremy Freedman (guitar), Zach Abels (guitar) Mikey Margott (bass) Brandon Fried (drums).