Jesse James Rutherford (born August 21, 1991) is an American singer, songwriter, and former actor.

Alongside his bandmates, Rutherford wrote the number-one Billboard Alternative Songs hit "Sweater Weather", which was certified eleven-times platinum in the US in 2023.

Since he was young, he has been involved in the entertainment industry; as a child, he used to perform in talent shows where he impersonated N'Sync members and Elvis Presley.

[2] The genre-blending pop group the Neighbourhood was created soon after, presenting a mix of atmospheric indie rock, electronica, and hip-hop beats with melodic, R&B-influenced vocals.

[5] In 2012, the band released its first song "Female Robbery" which was followed by "Sweater Weather" off of their debut studio album "I Love You.".

[6] "Sweater Weather" was a radio hit which reached number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in June 2013.

The album's name is inspired by Rutherford's rediscovery of his love for writing music as he was trying to fight his dependency on his phone and social media.

[16] Beginning in 2015, Rutherford was in a relationship with Devon Lee Carlson, model and co-founder of Wildflower Cases.