Q&A: Good Neighbours Introduce Debut Album, ‘Blue Sky Mentality’
INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW
☆ BY FAITH LUEVANOS ☆
AN ODE TO SUMMER, HIGH ENERGY, AND NOSTALGIA—UK-based duo Good Neighbours arrive with their debut album, Blue Sky Mentality. Composed of Oli Fox and Scott Verrill, the pair draws from the glimmery nostalgic sound of artists like MGMT and Passion Pit, crafting a soundtrack built for carefree days and driving with the windows down.
Originally known for their breakout single “Home,” Good Neighbours built a strong fanbase and are eager to bring these new tracks into the world. What sets Blue Sky Mentality apart is its ability to bottle a fleeting mood and stretch it into something timeless. Good Neighbours aren’t simply chasing nostalgia, they’re reimagining it, pulling listeners into a world where every chorus feels like a collective daydream and every beat feels like a rush of adrenaline.
The Luna Collective received the opportunity to chat with the duo on the making of Blue Sky Mentality, how they stay connected with fans, what to expect at their live shows, and more. Read the full interview below.
LUNA: How did you two meet and form Good Neighbours?
GOOD NEIGHBOURS: We were literally next-door neighbours in East London—studio buddies just doing pop and dance for other people, feeling like it had gone stale. One day, we turned up early and started writing just for fun, and then we were like, “Wow, this is really good,” and didn’t even know what to do with it. We didn’t even really want to be artists—yet. That’s when Good Neighbours was born.
LUNA: From your breakout single “Home,” how would you describe your musical evolution from last year to Blue Sky Mentality?
GOOD NEIGHBOURS: “Home” came from that DIY joy—recording with iPhones, improvising, raw energy. It feels like the spark that started it all. Since then, we’ve pushed ourselves—leaning into more electronic textures, exploring new dynamics beyond that formulaic EP sound. It’s still nostalgic, still expressive, just broader and more intentional. Blue Sky Mentality is us building that world.
LUNA: What was your experience like hearing the album in front of friends and fans in LA at Clark Street Diner?
GOOD NEIGHBOURS: It was really nice letting the music land naturally, letting live connection carry it to real fans in the room. It was also handy to see what got an instant reaction and what was more of a slow burner for sure.
LUNA: There’s a lot of nostalgic comfort and positivity within the album. Who are some artists or bands that may have inspired its sound?
GOOD NEIGHBOURS: We were obsessed with mid‑2000s indie‑electropop bands like MGMT, Passion Pit, Phoenix. That expressive, bombastic reverb-soaked vocal and synth energy was where we felt most alive.
We've also been dipping into more abstract, overlooked 2000s acts like Animal Collective or The Go! Team, where the tunes were a bit more experimental and danceable.
LUNA: Since the release of “Home,” you’ve organically created a mass following. How do you like to stay connected with fans during this rapid growth?
GOOD NEIGHBOURS: We try not to overthink things. TikTok just happened out of the blue for us, so we use it as a tool, like a litmus test for whether a song feels cool or fully formed yet! It’s an amazing thing to have for a young band, but we owe a lot of our success to the fans who stayed beyond the viral song.
LUNA: What’s the ideal setting to listen to this album?
GOOD NEIGHBOURS: Somewhere wide open. Sunny, in nature. It’s that “blue‑sky energy” vibe: driving with friends, festival fields, late-night sing-alongs, or on a run.
LUNA: Coming off playing iconic festivals like Glastonbury, what were those experiences like for you?
GOOD NEIGHBOURS: It’s surreal. Playing these big outdoor stages with massive crowds, you feel seen. It’s what you dream of as a teenager. It’s just wild how fast it’s all happened. One day you’re writing in bedrooms, the next you’re on the other stage at [Glastonbury]… It’s those moments you have to pinch yourself over.
LUNA: You recently released “Suburbs,” a song about dreaming larger than your hometown. Can you share personal stories with that song?
GOOD NEIGHBOURS: “Suburbs” is a message to our younger selves. Growing up in small towns outside London, dreaming felt risky—you’d get shot down. This song is our anthem for breaking free and chasing something bigger.
LUNA: What are some things you enjoy doing outside of music that help you reset?
GOOD NEIGHBOURS: We’re both pretty restless individuals, so probably running or working out. Oli is a super keen footballer and loves playing 11 a side to clear his head. And I’m (Scott) more into cycling or running for sure.
LUNA: Was Blue Sky Mentality entirely produced/written by you two? Who would you like to collaborate with in the future?
GOOD NEIGHBOURS: Basically yes?! We produced the whole thing ourselves, which was a big challenge, but we’re very proud of it. We were lucky enough to sneak a couple co-writes in on the album with Justin Tranter, Pablo Bowman, and Joe Janiak too. Love those guys.
LUNA: What can fans expect to see at upcoming Good Neighbours shows?
GOOD NEIGHBOURS: Expect euphoric, emotionally charged live energy—a mix of festival-sized choruses in small-room intensity. We’re doing intimate indie record store tours in UK cities like Bristol, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, and more this September, leading up to the album release on the 26th of September, which is gonna be a whole lot of silly fun.
LUNA: Lastly, what drives you to make music?
GOOD NEIGHBOURS: It’s about joy, still. It began as light relief—a creative escape from jobs and hard times. Over time, it became a space for honesty, connection, and an openness between us. That unfiltered spark—that moment where you say “if it’s cool, it’s cool”—that’s why they keep going.
