The Neighbourhood (abbreviated as The NBHD) is an American alternative rock band formed in Newbury Park, California, in 2011. The band consists of vocalist Jesse Rutherford, guitarists Jeremy Freedman and Zach Abels, bassist Mikey Margott and drummer Brandon Fried. After releasing two EPs, I'm Sorry... and Thank You, The Neighbourhood signed with Columbia Records to release their debut studio album, I Love You. in 2013. "Sweater Weather", the album's third single, became the only song from the project on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 14, and resurged in popularity nearly a decade later on radio airplay and Spotify. Other notable hits from the band include "Afraid", "Daddy Issues", "Softcore", "You Get Me So High", "Reflections" and "The Beach".
Later in 2013, the EP "The Love Collection" was released, followed by a mixtape titled #000000 & #FFFFFF in 2014. The band's second studio album, Wiped Out!, was released in October 2015. In March 2018, their self-titled third studio album was released, preceded by the EPs "Hard" and "To Imagine", and followed by the EP "Ever Changing". Tracks from these EPs not included on the final album were later compiled into the LP Hard to Imagine the Neighbourhood Ever Changing. In 2020, The band's fourth studio album Chip Chrome and the Mono-Tones was released. In February 2022, it was reported that the band was taking an indefinite hiatus, following the removal of lead drummer Brandon Fried, who faced sexual misconduct allegations involving María Zardoya of The Marías. In August 2025, the band posted an Instagram story indicating their return to creating and releasing music, with Fried rejoining the band.
Lead singer Jesse Rutherford began a solo music career in 2016 and signed a solo contract with Atlantic Records in March 2023.
History Formation and I Love You. (2011–2013) The Neighbourhood was formed in August 2011 by lead singer Jesse Rutherford, guitarists Zachary Abels and Jeremiah Freedman, bassist Michael Margott and drummer Bryan 'Olivver The Kid' Sammis. The members of The Neighbourhood chose the British spelling of "neighbourhood" on the advice of their manager, in order to distinguish themselves from a band already using the American spelling; which is why their song titles also use the British spelling.
In early 2012, The Neighbourhood released "Female Robbery" and "Sweater Weather". In May 2012, the band unveiled their debut self-released extended play titled I'm Sorry... for free download, produced by Justyn Pilbrow. In December 2012, the Neighbourhood released their second EP, Thank You,.
The band performed at Coachella in 2013, anticipating their debut album I Love You., which was premiered on April 16, 2013, via Rolling Stone and officially released on April 23, 2013, via Columbia Records. It debuted at number 39 on the US Billboard 200 albums chart, selling 9,000 units in its first week. It was preceded by the lead single "Sweater Weather", which music video was released on March 5, 2013. They made their first televised performance of the song on June 27, 2013, at Jimmy Kimmel Live. "Sweater Weather" reached the top of the charts in early June 2013, hitting number one on Billboard Alternative Songs chart and breaking the top ten on Billboard Heatseekers Songs chart.
The band went on tour opening for Imagine Dragons in July and September 2013. The Neighbourhood also made two appearances in Eastern Canada during the summer of 2013. They played as one of the headliners of Toronto, Canada's Edgefest on July 31, 2013, and then a few days later played at Canada's largest music festival, Osheaga, in Montreal on August 4. The Neighbourhood performed at Atlanta's Music Midtown on September 21, 2013.
#000000 & #FFFFFF and Wiped Out! (2014–2015) In April 2013, The Neighbourhood announced their summer 2013 tour called The Love Collection Tour along with Lovelife, the 1975, and JMSN. as well as that they were planning the release of a mixtape. On December 10, 2013, they released a new EP called The Love Collection. On January 16, 2014, the band revealed on social media that drummer Bryan Sammis was leaving the band.
On November 28, 2014, the band finally released the project, titled #000000 & #FFFFFF (the hexadecimal color codes for black and white, respectively) for free. It was hosted by DJ Drama and features guest appearances by YG, Dej Loaf, French Montana, Danny Brown, G-Eazy and others. The mixtape was officially released for streaming and download on November 22, 2017.
In August 2015, the band announced the upcoming October 30 release of their second album Wiped Out!. It was preceded by the lead single "R.I.P. 2 My Youth" and reached the number 13 position on the US Billboard 200. The band embarked on a European tour in November 2015 and on an American tour in May and June 2016 to support the album.
Hard to Imagine, album, Self-titled Album, Chip Chrome & the Mono-Tones and hiatus (2017–2025) On September 21, 2017, the Neighbourhood released the EP Hard, which reached number 183 on the US Billboard 200 chart. Another EP called To Imagine was released on January 12, 2018. The band later announced their third studio album The Neighbourhood, released March 9, 2018, which included tracks from the previous extended plays, including the lead single "Scary Love". After the release, the tracks from the extended plays that were not included on the final tracklisting were collected in another EP called Hard to Imagine. The band then released the complete edition of the album, titled Hard to Imagine the Neighbourhood Ever Changing which featured all songs released from Hard, To Imagine, The Neighbourhood, and Ever Changing, except the two tracks "Revenge" and "Too Serious".
On August 16, 2019, they premiered a music video along with their single, "Middle of Somewhere". On October 10, 2019, the Neighbourhood's single, "Yellow Box" was released and featured on an action game, Death Stranding. They released a lyric video for "Yellow Box" on November 7, 2019.
On July 31, 2020, the band announced the September 25 release of their fourth album Chip Chrome & the Mono-Tones. It was preceded by a single "Cherry Flavoured", which they released in a playlist named after the album via various streaming services. The playlist is a compilation of the band's essential songs, plus the single. In description of the playlist was, quote: "Album out 9/25". In late 2020, their songs "Sweater Weather", from their album I Love You. and "Daddy Issues" from their album, Wiped Out!, went viral on TikTok, gaining more streams across platforms.
In February 2022, the band announced that they would be taking a hiatus. On November 13, 2022, the band announced on social media that drummer Brandon Fried would no longer be in the Neighbourhood after Marías lead vocalist María Zardoya accused him of sexual assault.
Return to music and Ultrasound (2025–present) On August 29, 2025, the official Instagram account of The Neighbourhood posted a story, indicating their return to creating and releasing music. Additionally, they announced drummer Brandon Fried would return to the band. On October 23, 2025, the band released three songs, "OMG", "Lovebomb", and "Private", from their fifth studio album titled Ultrasound (stylized as (((((ultraSOUND)))))), released on November 14, 2025.
Musical style The Neighbourhood's musical style has been described as alternative rock, indie rock, and pop rock with elements of electronic, hip hop and R&B.
Members Lineup Jesse Rutherford – lead vocals (2011–present) Zachary Abels – lead and rhythm guitar (2011–present), backing vocals (2015–present) Jeremiah Freedman – rhythm and lead guitar, backing vocals (2011–present) Michael Margott – bass guitar (2011–present), backing vocals (2015–present) Brandon Fried – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2014–2022; 2025–present)
Former members Bryan "Olivver" Sammis – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2011–2014)
Timeline
Discography Albums Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications US AUSPeaks in Australia: Wiped Out!: Ultrasound: BEL CAN FIN NLD NZ Ultrasound: POLPeaks on the Polish albums chart: I Love You: Wiped Out!: The Neighbourhood: SCOPeaks in Scotland: I Love You: UK I Love You. Released: April 22, 2013 Label: Columbia Formats: CD, LP, digital download 25 — — 20 37 58 — 33 92 70 RIAA: 2× Platinum BPI: Gold MC: Platinum RMNZ: Platinum ZPAV: Platinum Wiped Out! Released: October 30, 2015 Label: Columbia Formats: CD, LP, digital download 13 57 124 15 — 92 37 56 — 86 RIAA: Gold BPI: Gold MC: Gold RMNZ: Platinum ZPAV: 2× Platinum The Neighbourhood Released: March 9, 2018 Label: Columbia Formats: CD, LP, digital download 61 — — 89 — 106 — 17 — — RIAA: Platinum RMNZ: Platinum ZPAV: Platinum Chip Chrome & the Mono-Tones Released: September 25, 2020 Label: Columbia Formats: LP, digital download — — — — — — — — — — Ultrasound Released: November 14, 2025 Label: Warner Formats: Digital download, streaming 155 49 157 — — — 35 — — — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Reissued albums + List of studio albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications USRock BEL FIN LTU NOR NLD POR SWI Hard to Imagine The Neighbourhood Ever Changing Released: November 2, 2018 Label: Columbia Formats: CD, LP, digital download 42 114 21 15 11 77 53 60 BPI: Gold
Extended plays + List of extended plays, with selected chart positions Title EP details Peak chart positions Certifications US USRock NZHeat. I'm Sorry... Released: May 7, 2012 Label: Columbia Formats: CD, 10", digital download — — — MC: Gold Thank You, Released: December 17, 2012 Label: Columbia Formats: CD, 7", digital download — — — Spotify Sessions Released: June 18, 2013 Label: Columbia Formats: Digital download — — — The Love Collection Released: December 10, 2013 Label: Columbia Formats: Digital download — — — Hard Released: September 22, 2017 Label: Columbia Formats: Digital download 183 39 9 To Imagine Released: January 12, 2018 Label: Columbia Formats: Digital download — — 7 Hard to Imagine Released: March 9, 2018 Label: Columbia Formats: Digital download — — — MC: Gold Ever Changing Released: September 21, 2018 Label: Columbia Formats: Digital download — — — Pretty Boy Released: August 28, 2020 Label: Columbia Formats: Digital download — — —Private Released: October 23, 2025 Laber: Warner Formats: Digital download——— "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Mixtapes + List of mixtapes Title Album details #000000 & #FFFFFF Release: November 28, 2014 Label: Columbia Formats: Digital download, streams
Singles + List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US AUS BRA CAN GER GREPeaks on the Greek singles chart: For "Sweater Weather": For "Daddy Issues": For "Softcore": For "You Get Me So High": For "Reflections": POR SWI UK WW "Female Robbery" 2012 — — — — — — — — — — RIAA: Gold PMB: Gold I Love You. "Sweater Weather" 14 31 98 68 35 3 31 19 49 21 RIAA: 16× Platinum AFP: 3× Platinum ARIA: 10× Platinum BPI: 4× Platinum BVMI: Platinum IFPI GRE: Diamond FIMI: 2× Platinum MC: 7× Platinum PMB: 7× Diamond "Let It Go" 2013 — — — — — — — — — — "Afraid" — — — — — — — — — — RIAA: 2× Platinum ARIA: Platinum BPI: Silver MC: Platinum PMB: 3× Platinum "R.I.P. 2 My Youth" 2015 — — — — — — — — 85 — RIAA: Platinum MC: Gold PMB: Platinum Wiped Out! "Daddy Issues"(original or featuring Syd) — — — — — 40 110 — — — RIAA: 5× Platinum AFP: Platinum ARIA: 4× Platinum BPI: Platinum BVMI: Gold IFPI GRE: 3× Platinum FIMI: Gold MC: 3× Platinum PMB: 2× Diamond "Scary Love" 2017 — — — — — — — — — —RIAA: Gold