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The Neighbourhood Reacts as ‘Sweater Weather’ Makes Spotify History: ‘It Feels Bigger Than the Band at This Point’
The Neighbourhood’s “Sweater Weather” has passed five billion Spotify streams, nearly 15 years after its release, becoming only the third song to reach that milestone. Guitarist Zach Abels says the track has taken on a life of its own through fans and the internet, and that listeners’ personal connections may explain its lasting appeal.
Released before the band’s 2013 debut album, the song reached No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Alternative Airplay chart. It is Spotify’s most-playlisted song, appearing on more than 103 million user-created playlists; its annual streams grew more than sevenfold between 2019 and 2024, and it passed one billion streams in 2021. Its video also recently exceeded one billion YouTube views.
In short
- “Sweater Weather” has surpassed five billion Spotify streams.
- It is the service’s most-playlisted song, with over 103 million playlists.
- The Neighbourhood says fans have helped the song take on a life of its own.
Explained simply
The Neighbourhood are an American rock band whose song “Sweater Weather” appeared before their debut album in 2013. It became a hit in the United States, reaching the top 15 of the Billboard Hot 100 and topping a chart for alternative radio.
The song has continued to find listeners through streaming playlists and online fan communities. Guitarist Zach Abels has said people have made it their own, linking it to personal memories and experiences.
Its reach shows how a song can stay prominent long after its release as listening habits change. Its success on Spotify and YouTube has also made it one of the band’s best-known works.