We’re back where we came from.
Like a pendulum clock, slowly swinging across the past few years, Neighbours Burning Neighbours are back in the same limelight that was switched off in early 2020. Although their dynamic and direction remained the same, the momentum was adapted. But for a band that can command a trademark kinetic energy, time and place were always at their disposal. Like in live-favourite ‘Familiar Place’: back where they came from, steadily and confidently counter-clockwise.
Rotterdam based quartet Neighbours Burning Neighbours conjures a stellar and trademark dynamic noise pop since 2018, distilling unexpected harmonies from chaotic melodies. Its members share ties with other bands from the vibrant local music scene.
After formation, the band finalized a future set-list and made the visionary decision to record two separate live-sessions introducing them to the world. This inevitably resulted in an international buzz, that quickly led to debut shows in The Netherlands and a first Central European tour, across Germany, Austria and Poland. In Summer 2019 the band recorded two new songs ‘Grace’ and ‘Softly’ for their physical debut 7” single on Subroutine Records.
Following release in January 2020, the band embarked on another Central European tour, performing among other places at the prestigious MENT festival in Ljubljana. Their Dutch release tour included several festivals and a sold-out support of Molchat Doma.
The global pandemic temporarily halted the journey, until 2022 when ambitious plans were made for studio recordings and release of a future full-length debut. Together with Daan Duurland, the band will record ten songs, both live favorites as well as new material, two interludes and a very special organ part recorded from the St. Johns Basilica in Oosterhout. Recording sessions will happen in Katzwijm Studio (Voorhout) and Rainbow Unicorn Studio (Rotterdam), aiming for an album release in September 2024, through Subroutine Records.
In Autumn 2023 the band performed at festivals Le Guess Who, Left of the Dial, Vikendica and Hit the City. Debut album ‘Burning Neighbours‘ is scheduled for release in September 2024. It was announced by singles ‘Neil Young’ and ‘Familiar Place’. The album release is highlighted by an extensive release-tour, playing venues in seven cities.
