The Neighbourhood

{ 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 No.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. {