The Neighbourhood are an American rock band formed in Newbury Park, California in 2011, fronted by Jesse Rutherford and dressed in a strict black-and-white aesthetic. Their debut I Love You. (2013) holds Sweater Weather, one of the most-streamed alternative songs of the 2010s — start there, then Chip Chrome & the Mono-Tones. Shop The Neighbourhood vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.
The Neighbourhood formed in Newbury Park, California in 2011, fronted by vocalist Jesse Rutherford. The band cultivated a distinctive monochrome visual identity and broke through with Sweater Weather, which became an enduring hit and one of the most-streamed alternative songs of the 2010s. They have continued releasing music and touring with a dedicated fan base.
The Neighbourhood blend alternative rock, indie pop, and R&B, combining atmospheric guitars, hip-hop-influenced production, and Rutherford's smooth, melancholic vocals. Their moody, stylish sound and consistent black-and-white aesthetic have made them a recognizable presence in 2010s alternative music.
I Love You. and later albums have appeared in colored-vinyl and special editions, with the debut of particular interest as the home of Sweater Weather. Their Columbia catalog is collected by alternative and indie fans.
Listeners new to The Neighbourhood almost always start with I Love You. (2013). For related listening, see and .
