Static Dress

The band was formed in 2018 by drummer Sam Kay, bassist Connor Riley and guitarist Tom Black as well as vocalist Olli Appleyard, who had been working as a photographer and videographer for a number of bands.[1][2] Multiple of the members had previously been involved with the band Galleries.[3] At the time, Riley had recently moved from Manchester to Leeds, which led the group to begin writing music in various different styles, trying to find their sound.[1]

They released their debut single "Clean" on 16 August 2019. The single was accompanied by a music video directed by Appleyard and Kay.[3] They made their live debut at the Glasgow practice room in on 3 October of the same year, opening for Decay. In the following days they also performed in Leeds and Liverpool.[4] Soon after, they were asked to open for Dream State and Creeper on their own headline tours.[1] On 28 November 2019, they released their second single "Adaptive Taste".[5] From 6 February to 20 February 2020, the opened for Counterparts on their UK headline tour, alongside Can't Swim and Chamber.[6][7] On the final date of the tour, they livestreamed a live performance, releasing it under the title "Time To Reset".[8] On 14 April 2020, they released the single "Safeword",[9] which was accompanied by a music video,[10] filmed over FaceTime, due to the then-ongoing COVID-19 lockdown.[11] On 11 July 2020, they released the single "Indecent".[12] On 3 September 2020, they released the single "For the Attention of...".[13][14] On 20 June 2021, they performed at the Download Festival pilot,[15] and the 2021 Slam Dunk Festival in September.[16][17] Between 28 October and 6 November 2021, they are set to open for Yours Truly on their UK headline tour alongside Wargasm.[18] In December 2020 they will open for Creeper on their UK headline tour alongside Holding Absence and Wargasm.[19] On 4 June 2021, they release the single "Sweet."[20][21]

On 5 November 2021, they released the single "Sober Exit(s)", and announced that the single would be a part of their debut EP "Prologue...", which was released on 3 December 2021. They also announced that at the EP's release would coincide with the release of a companion comic book illustrated by Tanya Kenny and written by Appleyard.[22]

The band's music has been categorised as metalcore,[23][24] post-hardcore[2][1] and emo.[2][1] PopMatters cited them as a frontrunner of the "scene metalcore revival",[23] while Revolver cited them as a part of the "post-hardcore revival".[25]

Revolver magazine writer Eli Enis stated that they use a "push-pull between strained screams and eye-lined pop-punk hooks, Static Dress tickle the Y2K nostalgia senses without falling victim to pure homage".[25] Rock Sound writer Jack Roger stated that they make use of "gorgeous choruses, corrosive riffs and a truly infectious atmosphere".[26] DeadPress writer Michael Heath described their sound as "2000s tinged yet experimental brand of post-hardcore".[27] Upset magazine said they have "a frenetic sound that is rooted in late 00s post-hardcore and emo akin to Underoath, Emery and My Chemical Romance... with its cinematic and cryptographic undertones, it becomes apparent that there is a mastermind creating a narrative within both the music and their visual counterparts"[28] Underground Under Dogs writer Mike Giegerich stated that "Olli Appleyard is meticulous in crafting his band’s expansive palette, intentionally avoiding contemporary influences for distinctly original worldbuilding. His approach shines through as Static Dress define their own point of view within the broader context of alternative sounds, existing in a space where free-time ambient and poetic post-hardcore are able to thrive simultaneously".[29]

Current members

• Olli Appleyard – lead vocals (2018–present)
• Connor Riley – bass (2018–present)
• Sam Ogden – drums (2021–present)

Touring members

• "Contrast" – guitar (2021–present)

Former members

• Tom Black – guitar (2018–2021)
• Sam Kay – drums (2018–2021)

EPs

• Prologue... (2021)

Singles

Video albums

• Season One (2020)