THE NEIGHBOURHOOD STRANGE

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD STRANGE

The Neighbourhood Strange are a group from Newbury Park, United States, active from 2011. They play alternative rock and indie pop, and are also described as an indie rock, avant-garde and alternative hip hop band. Their sound is also tagged as garage rock and alternative rock, with a sixties nuggets connection in online catalogue terms.

Formation and style

The group forms in 2015 in the account provided, but their established active period begins in 2011. Their music combines punk-tinged psychedelic garage rock with fuzzy guitars, reedy organ and desolate vocals. It is presented as rooted in a darker, less nostalgic approach to 1960s-influenced rock rather than straightforward retro revivalism.

Members

The line-up includes Bryan Sammis, Jesse®, Brandon Fried, Zachary Abels, Jeremy Freedman and Mikey Margott.

Recording and performances

In March 2015, the group records their debut session at The Crows Nest Studios in London with Olly Betts of The Duke Spirit producing. They also play hundreds of gigs and perform alongside Californian psych rock group Carlton Melton. The band also receives BBC 6 Music airplay from Steve Lamacq.

Context and influences

The Neighbourhood Strange are placed in a scene associated with Jane From Occupied Europe, The Badgeman and The Nuthins, with Marcus and Bob of The Nuthins appearing in the group. Their music is compared with The Reigning Sound, DMZ, early Love and Chrome, and with a blend likened to Lou Reed and Reg Presley.

Label

The band is associated with Bad Habit.