The Neighbourhood (sometimes rendered as "THE NBHD") is an American rock band formed in Newbury Park, California, in 2011. The band is composed of vocalist Jesse Rutherford, guitarists Jeremy Freedman and Zach Abels, bassist Mikey Margott, and drummer Brandon Alexander Fried.
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".
“Sweater Weather” was the lead single from the debut album, and is one of The Neighbourhood’s most popular and well-loved songs. It also is the first song that the band wrote as a group. Lyrically, the song details a physical encounter with a lover, and the connection and intimacy that can be created between two people.
“Sweater Weather” is certified:
Gold in Denmark
Platinum in Australia, Italy, Greece (in streaming numbers) & the UK
2x Platinum in Portugal
3x Platinum + Gold in Mexico
6x Platinum in the US