The Neighbourhood

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The Neighbourhood
Background information
Also known as THE NBHD (abbreviation)
Origin Newbury Park, California, United States
Genres Indie rock, Alternative rock
Years active 2011–present[1]
Labels Columbia Records, The Revolve Group
Website The Neighbourhood
Members Jesse Rutherford
Jeremy Freedman
Zach Abels
Mikey Margott
Bryan Sammis (Former)

The Neighbourhood (sometimes stylized as "THE NBHD") is an American soft grunge band formed in August 2011. The band is composed of vocalist Jesse "Big Daddy" Rutherford, guitarists Jeremy Freedman and Zach Abels, and bassist Mikey Margott. Former drummer, Bryan Sammis, was so inspired by the early versions of the song Sweater Weather that he left college and joined the band.[1] After releasing two EPs, I'm Sorry... and Thank You, The Neighbourhood released their first full length album, I Love You., on April 23, 2013, via Columbia Records.[2] On January 16, 2014, the band revealed via social media that drummer Bryan Sammis was leaving the band, to pursue a solo career in music.

History

In early 2012, The Neighbourhood came together to release "Female Robbery" and "Sweater Weather".[3] In May 2012, the band unveiled a self-released free EP titled I'm Sorry.... The debut EP was produced by Justyn Pilbrow.[1]

I Love You. was released on April 23, 2013 and debuted at number 39 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.[4] On June 27, 2013 they performed their lead single "Sweater Weather" on Jimmy Kimmel Live

"Sweater Weather" topped the charts in early June 2013, reaching number 1 on Billboard's alternative chart[5] and breaking the top ten on Billboard Heatseekers chart.[6]

Rolling Stone debuted the world premiere of I Love You. on April 16, describing the album as "moody" and "atmospheric".[7] The video for the first official single from I Love You., "Sweater Weather", was released on March 5, 2013.[8] The band is known for their black-and-white imagery, as seen throughout their music, artwork, and videos.[9] The Love Collection comprised the three songs "West Coast", "No Grey", and "$TING". They were each released on 7" vinyls.

Touring and performances

Leading up to the release of their debut album I Love You., The Neighbourhood performed at Coachella 2013.[10]

The Neighbourhood performed their song "Afraid" at a Live Nation sponsored show at SXSW in March 2013.[11]

On April 23, the Neighbourhood announced their summer 2013 tour called The Love Collection Tour along with Lovelife, The 1975, and JMSN.[12]

The Neighbourhood performed as a part of the KROQ Weenie Roast on May 18, 2013.[13]

On May 30, 2013, they announced that they would be going on tour with Imagine Dragons in July and September 2013.[14]

The Neighbourhood made two appearances in Eastern Canada during the summer of 2013. Playing as one of the headliners of Toronto's Edgefest on July 31, 2013 and then a few days later playing at Canada's largest music festival, Osheaga, in Montreal on August 4.

The Neighbourhood performed at Atlanta's Music Midtown on September 21, 2013.[15] On June 27, 2013 they performed their lead single "Sweater Weather," in black and white, on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

In November 2013 they performed in the Coastline Festival in Florida.

On November 19, 2013 they performed a 40 minute set on Live on Letterman for the first time ever in black and white.

On December 8, 2013 they open "Not So Silent Night" for Bastille, Arcade Fire, alt-j, Phoenix and Lorde

On December 10, 2013, a new track called Silver premiered on BBC Radio 1. They also announced a new project, #000000 & #FFFFFF with a release date TBA.

On January 17, 2014, they announced a spring tour called Le Tour Noir throughout most of March 2014.

On January 23, 2014, they performed at CBS's "Grammy Gig of a Lifetime" at Club Nokia in Los Angeles with country singer Barrett Baber opening up for them.

Discography

Studio albums

Year Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[16]		 US
Alt
[16]		 US
Rock
[16]		 CAN
[16]
2013 I Love You. 25 9 10 20

EPs

Title EP details
I'm Sorry... (2012) The Revolve Group
Thank You, (2012)
The Love Collection (2013)

Singles

Year Single Peak chart positions Album
US
[17]		 US
Alt
[18]		 US
Rock
[19]		 US
Pop
[20]		 CAN
[21]
2012 "Female Robbery" — — — — — I Love You.
2013 "Sweater Weather" 14 1 4 7 68
"Afraid" 120 4 19 — —

Music Videos

Title Music Video Releases
Female Robbery (2012) Directed by ENDS
Let It Go (2012) Directed by ENDS
A Little Death (2012) Directed by ENDS
Sweater Weather' (2013) Directed by ENDS
Afraid (2013) Directed by ENDS

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "The Neighbourhood Bio". Retrieved March 26, 2013. 
  2. ↑ Gigwise. "The Neighbourhood announce details of debut album, I Love You". Retrieved March 26, 2013. 
  3. ↑ "The Neighbourhood | Schedule | sxsw.com". Schedule.sxsw.com. Retrieved 2013-08-09. 
  4. ↑ "Chart Moves: The Neighbourhood Debuts, Van Halen's '1984' Returns After 20-Plus Years". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-08-09. 
  5. ↑ "The Neighbourhood : Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2013-08-09. 
  6. ↑ "The Neighbourhood : Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2013-08-09. 
  7. ↑ "The Neighbourhood Reach for the Stratosphere on 'I Love You' - Album Premiere | Music News". Rolling Stone. 2013-04-16. Retrieved 2013-08-09. 
  8. ↑ Alternative Press. "The Neighbourhood release "Sweater Weather" video". Retrieved March 26, 2013. 
  9. ↑ Hollywire. "The Neighbourhood Talks Seeing The World In Black & White & 'Sweater Weather' At SXSW 2013". Retrieved March 26, 2013. 
  10. ↑ "Lineup". Coachella. Retrieved 2013-08-09. 
  11. ↑ "One Nation | Live from Live Nation Labs | The Neighbourhood". Onenation.livenation.com. Retrieved 2013-08-09. 
  12. ↑ The Love Collection Tour
  13. ↑ "Weenie Roast 2013 Interview: The Neighbourhood " The World Famous KROQ". Kroq.cbslocal.com. Retrieved 2013-08-09. 
  14. ↑ "Tour // The Neighbourhood". Thenbhd.com. Retrieved 2013-08-09. 
  15. ↑ "The Neighbourhood at Music Midtown". Musicmidtown.com. Retrieved 2013-09-23. 
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 "The Neighbourhood Album & Song Chart History". Billboard. allmusic. Retrieved July 5, 2013. 
  17. ↑ "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Chart - June 15, 2013". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 6, 2013. 
  18. ↑ "The Neighbourhood Album & Song Chart History - Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 1, 2013. 
  19. ↑ "The Neighbourhood Album & Song Chart History - Rock Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 1, 2013. 
  20. ↑ "The Neighbourhood Album & Song Chart History - Pop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 15, 2013. 
  21. ↑ "The Neighbourhood Album & Song Chart History - Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 1, 2013. 
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