The Downbeat Podcast - Static Dress (Olli Appleyard + Sam Ogden)

My guests this week are Olli Appleyard (vocals) and Sam Ogden (drums) of Static Dress. We talked about the sometimes unfortunate downfalls of being unapologetically yourself, their recent signing to the prestigious Roadrunner Records, being invited to Bring Me The Horizon's Malta weekender...and much more. As they weren't on tour - accomodation for the guests on this episode of the podcast was paid for by the lovely people on The Downbeat Patreon. It's a quid.
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[@Hellboytom]

2 hour SD interview. My excitement is immeasurable and my day is saved.

[@cainegrandt]

in 4k

[@HallowedAdventures]

Olli out here recommending movies then casually spoiling the ending 😂

[@boloyeungjr]

Ive listened to this like 5 times...what an episode

[@rinzfxp]

fingers crossed for the day you can bring tomas haake onto the podcast

[@rocioiribe5841]

that will be the day!

[@Mumumumykul]

as a SD 'fan' who hasnt had time to explore this band's lore, ive just vaguely heard about how creative/heavy handed olli is with this project, but no idea how much or little he actually does. the fact that he is so interested in drummers talking about differences between snares and their tuning, and was even hands on in the recording process as far as snare tuning, says a lot.

[@aurleyy]

2 hours of the static dress boys?!? Say fucking less, my excitement is immeasurable 😂

[@Kornfreak668]

i legit asked oli the same thing about his age and he answered EXACTLY THE SAME WAY

[@firingflares7556]

Love SD to the end of the earth, they've been my number one band for 3 years now, since safeword. It is so relieving to see a band so genuine and have so much care for every single aspect of being a band. Olli is one of my biggest inspirations with how dedicated he is but also personally. As a trans man I've always been petrified to wear anything feminine but over the years, seeing Olli wear crop tops gave me the confidence to wear crop tops and eventually make up (something I never thought I'd do and had entirely sworn off). This band means everything to me and they deserve the world.

[@evnpol4r]

another trans man and i'm starting to pluck up the courage to wear crops top again. seeing olli being himself is massively inspiring.

[@ThatBlindGuy247]

I'm glad they spoke about My Ticket Home. Them and My Enemies & I would be massive now if they hadn't vanished

[@davidmajor5393]

I know Sam's dad from the Rhythm house in Hanley. Good bloke and brill drummer. That's where his son gets it from

[@aliyahburnette8018]

You need to get thornhill on your podcast please.

[@Mr.Torment]

YYEEEESSSSS

[@ZachyStugotz]

Olli's love and respect for Zulu - real recognizes real.

[@chugmarks]

That Matrix conversation was the best thing ever. It make me sad to realize that I just don't have anyone to have those types of conversations with anymore :(

[@pandaonsteroids5154]

Didn't know that much about Static Dress, but I am gaining a lot of respect for Olli Appleyard hearing about him talking about not taking things for granted and living for the right reasons. I don't plan to be famous or nothing. I'm gonna live a relatively normal life, but I plan to keep that same spirit for my whole life. Gotta learn to be happy where you're at and appreciate where you've came from 💯💯

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

this is badass! been a huge fan of static dress since they released their very first few singles/videos. really nice to hear them talk

[@AndrewJShirley]

Woah, 20 mins in and glued. Loving this one.

[@dillongorman7538]

The downbeat is by far my favorite podcast! Keep up the good work Craig!

[@doxgrvl]

Thoroughly enjoyed this episode, and i can tell you did too by the length of it and the laughs! Great pick of the guests too, love static dress, they have amazing energy live. Each Episode shows me that my pound is very well invested, keep it up craig! 🖤

[@TheDevilWearsProduct]

Loved this interview Craig, I would happily watch an interview every Thursday if you decide to do it!

[@InterSev]

Amazing podcast ep. The guys are really entertaining and creative with SD as a band and aesthetic. Loved every minute. Great stuff, Craig. Also happy to see My Ticket Home get some love. Criminally underrated band.

[@CFChristian]

How cool would it be to see Erik (and Kareem, etc.) from Loathe on the pod...?

[@userkeepinglock]

they announced their headliner at chain reaction through a puzzle online and when i completed it i almost cried seeing it was a hometown show can’t wait to see them live

[@Roguenjosh]

This might be my favourite episode so far

[@CreatureFromTheBlackTattoo]

Great episode 🤘🏻

[@virtuajinn8896]

Austin show was one of the best I’ve ever been to can’t wait to catch ‘em again

[@jackcamp6149]

I could watch you interview anyone man. It's always so organic

[@willpeters3855]

Great interview!

[@user-ke3dg4yd1u]

man i love these guys. they're so sound

[@RachelleReacts]

2.5 hours well spent. excellent episode

[@ultrawolflord8495]

Awesome Craig, dey do be da best at what dey do

[@jordanbenson2980]

Key club is going to be superb

[@franky_spankyy]

I LOVE THIS BAND THANK YOU CRAIG

[@dedahed-qm2rm]

one of the best episodes

[@AsRiversRunDry]

mmaaaddd props for the fleshwater shout!!

[@sesh517]

Can't say I've heard of this band before but I'm very excited to listen. You've put me on to some great music, Craig.

[@losingapathy]

some great songs from SD are, for the attention of, safeword, and sweet. def keep listening to them!

[@sesh517]

@@losingapathy thank you so much for the recommendations!!

[@sesh517]

​@@losingapathycoming back to this after a month, I've been listening to their music almost every day and I'm addicted. My favorite tracks are "push rope", "for the attention of..." and "sweet." Can't wait new music from them😩

[@ZachyStugotz]

This band is incredible. So cool to get to know them a bit and listen to how they go through their creative process and their philosophy around the art they make. Great stuff, Craig. The real sound v. sampled sound conversation is so important.

[@scattaredlight]

Best Intro 🤣🤣 Edit: Home fries are the non-binary of the chips 🤣 this episode took me by surprise and made my day 🖤 I’ve been commenting this but the downbeat has been expanding my music horizon… I fucking love it! Thank you for the episode😌

[@northernxdarkness]

I love Olli, MCR`s Three Cheer era was the best and his idea for the dream festival is god tier. Three Cheers is one of the top 3 best alternative albums ever.

[@aaronkitson203]

I did sound for one of Static dress's first show in Doncaster and I knew they were going to pop off

[@moshtalgia5749]

Thank you. Holy shit. This band are EVERYTHING I loved about the 2000-2008 scene wrapped up in 2023 but just… god tier good. YES.

[@dashenkamiskova7524]

Love this band 💗

[@jordansuddeath7079]

I was at the Far Out Lounge show. Really fun venue and it was actually only a few blocks from where I lived at the time.

[@lordmombey]

Awesome song, cool video, keep it up guys! You are on fire! 🫶✨🔥

[@SamiK1989]

You are one of the few human beings that I actually Enjoy watching. I love how you say whatever you want, and dont give a flyin fck how people are gonna react 👊🏻🙃

[@Veeto]

love how you can tell sams a downbeat fan

[@hangmansjoke440]

Finally someone bringing up My Ticket Home! Strangers Only is a 10

[@SourRobbo]

First time watching this podcast, it’s been on my radar for a while & craig seems like a sick lad. Couldn’t walk in download without seeing the merch on people. Proper enjoyed it, gained a long term fan here 💪🏻💪🏻

[@kierojin]

Yeah this one was sick

[@randomrob2221]

Lmao the 6:26 lmao same feeling there, the older me get, cant wear them vans for too long now 😂

[@danforsyth4608]

Buddy your intros are my favorite part of the you tube videos you and I would be good friends if I were in your circle keep the videos coming

[@CharlieViking95]

Damn nearly 2 and a half hours? We eating good this week.

[@christiandabila4333]

I really enjoyed this episode, olli is definitely one of the most insightful characters out there and I’m glad that their story gets to be shared and laminated on the internet with such great interactions like this. Thank you so much to Craig and the SD boys for inspiring people like myself and fellow fans in the comments to put our all into whatever we love in this world.

[@adriyear]

legends

[@dexsullivan7929]

No idea who this is but I love it. GINGER POWER ✊

[@ludoletono]

Craig, we have been spoiling us.

[@ryanrobertkane]

i standby my last comment. But i went and checked this band out after it, and f**k me, they are awesome. Make me think of what Taproot might have sounded like in this modern era, mixed with elements of underoath and converge. It' sick. Got a new fan in me.

[@JoaoPedro-fh1db]

Live for those intros

[@S-B-R]

I love the intros and I love this intro more than all the other intros! My gf creased at the Taylor Swift bit

[@liambanks9819]

UnREAL

[@LithicKing]

Olli could have said he was anywhere between 20-35 and i wouldnt have raised an eyebrow, and im sure hes somewhere in there, but now i feel like i have to hunt down the real #, simply because he denied answering the question lmfao

[@DrLangly]

Brutal intro

[@ryansteel6703]

Sanction came down to Australia opening for Kublai and Justice For The Damned and Sanction was the scariest pit I’ve ever been in

[@Thomeases]

Great fucking episode!

[@trickortreat9114]

1:21:22 Olli analyzed the entirety of society in the music scene and I love it

[@lauramackinnon9814]

2:13:10 "..and we cover The Bled" ...GODDAMN!! *chef's kiss*

[@wingkingsingh]

3 of my favourite people in a video go on en

[@nerradbanksie1]

Can someone please tell me the moon gel thing!!! I feel like I need this in my life

[@chrischannon8556]

Lice the movie talk, Craig you should give Taxidermia a watch if you love a weird film

[@Mumumumykul]

why does the thought of people dying make olli laugh so much lmfao

[@20Mill]

It’d be cool if you got The Narrator on here or After The Burial Craig

[@MrKazukidu78]

hey im looking for a band/artist olli mentionned in this episode alongside 100 gecs but i can't find the timestamp since the interview is 2h long. I looked them up but it was months ago. I only remember a music video in a house with bright colors. The lead vocalist had black lipstick (top lip) and curly hair and i remember the contrast between the visuals and the fry screaming vocals. lmk if it rings a bell ;)

[@phantomconversations]

could that video be misinterpreting constellations by seeyouspacecowboy?

[@saiyan4090909090]

Craig mentioned gunship. 😆. Would love a Gunship pod.

[@anthonyalbanese9832]

Static Dress are real ones. Such a good episode

[@ThE_FNt0m_Is_DeD]

This is taking about 3 days to finish

[@MrAnimalmother1984]

I really hope Dolly is one of the guests 🤞

[@celecoxibnonsteroidal5659]

have you seen Jono Garret from Turbid North? real Alaskan blast beats!

[@thebogamin]

47.9k subscribers 😮 we're getting closer by the day to seeing that 50k play button! maybe we'll see a natty or nat revival tour when it comes around

[@reynlord666]

Play button is at 100 😩

[@thebogamin]

@@reynlord666 pack it in, time to close up shop then... funny hearing where the podcast poll idea came from finally. great episode brah!

[@jakecletus]

Who are they talking about 1:19:33 ?

[@beardcog1267]

The highway scene in matrix 2 💯

[@just.justice96]

It's so funny that they brought up Austin Tx because I went to the Loathe tour in AUSTIN just to see Static Dress and they killed. Loathe was just a bonus

[@BODSTREAM]

You ever seen Pin (1988)?

[@technickn9n3]

sick band

[@alrox9527]

STOKE ON TRENT

[@trickortreat9114]

1:30:24 I'm marking this for myself to come back to later

[@adamrogers8266]

HAHAHAHAHA Olli say no beer in venue,... creg an sam instant drink beer he he

[@gsbm98]

Up the stokies😂

[@FlaccidHunter]

Have to bring Malev boys on now!

[@reynlord666]

Literally 3 episodes before this one

[@FlaccidHunter]

I am -stupid-

[@gingerfromskateboard_tv6390]

My dream is to sit at that table…

[@aidanoliver8209]

What happened to the OG members?

[@painlessly_bc]

olli cool as fuck 😂

[@beardcog1267]

Olli reminds me of Jami Morgan, so switched on.

[@Veeto]

16:55 "wheres masky... whats his name, contrast????"

[@chrisg-ll-gher]

ethel cain 😮‍💨 yes

[@BlackMES]

1:55:00 fuckk yeaaah so based.

[@Itsevanbarnes]

The most I've ever enjoyed a downbeat podcast and I don't even listen to them..

[@notvc]

Olli Defo talking about the hunna at 1:21:22

[@siionach]

only people id listen to say that much about stoke honestly

[@mikeray7723]

You can't be from Reading and talk about roadrunner without mentioning Bennett surely

[@wildath3art93]

STATIC DRESS FOREVER AND EVER AMEN

[@dracudads]

1:10:24 Pim Pom 😭😭