Vancouver Island’s Neighbourly fuses the freedom of psychedelia with many genres that influence them. The group, which debuted in 2022, features four multi-instrumentalist songwriters: Latham Reader, Lauren Giorgio, Oliver Sandberg, and Scott Sparrow. Their self-titled debut album was released by Earth Libraries in October 2023, which showcases their cohesive style and diverse influences, with each member contributing two tracks to the project. 2024 saw Neighbourly unveil two EP’s, each embracing distinct vibes as a deliberate challenge to explore genres beyond their usual stylings. Outside 311 reflects Neighbourly’s take on post-punk, drawing inspiration from bands like Wet Leg and Viagra Boys, whereas Alla Discoteca is dance-worthy and explores disco from around the world and Lauren’s learning of Italian. In 2025, they are set to release their second full-length album, Kerplunk, engineered by Dave Parry at Risque Disque Studios in Cedar, BC. Like their debut album, each member wrote without a specific genre in mind, resulting in their eclectic ‘Neighbourly’ style.