A Static Lullaby is an American post-hardcore band that formed in Chino Hills, California, in 2001.
History
Early years and formation (2001–2002)
A Static Lullaby came together after a high school jam session led to the members to quit their existing bands and come together as one. The group began with singer Joe Brown, bassist Phil Pirrone, drummer Brett Dinovo, and guitarists Dan Arnold and Nathan Lindeman. Their first show was a mere two weeks after forming, and it started a buzz about the band that continued to be built upon throughout the local circuit.
In September 2001, the band recorded their first home made song called "Withered". They additionally recorded the songs "Love to Hate, Hate to Love", "The Shooting Star That Destroyed Us All", "A Sip of Wine Chased With Cyanide" and "Charred Fields of Snow" for their self-titled demo EP. They then recorded 2 other songs; "A Sip of Wine Chased With Cyanide" and "A Song for a Broken Heart" and released them on the Withered demo EP, which sold 6,000 copies. After the EP's release the band toured across the West Coast.
Signing and first two albums (2002–2005)
The band signed a contract with Ferret Records in 2002. After this, the band went on to create their first album, ...And Don't Forget to Breathe in early 2003 and spent 18 months on the road supporting it, sharing stages with such acts as AFI, My Chemical Romance and Brand New. During a 16-week tour with Strung Out, drummer Brett Dinovo left the band and was replaced by then guitar tech Ben Newsham. In late 2004 the band recorded a cover of "The Everlasting Gaze", originally by The Smashing Pumpkins, for the album The Killer in You: A Tribute to Smashing Pumpkins. After extensive touring, they signed to Columbia Records and recorded their second album, Faso Latido, which was released on April 5, 2005. It received mixed reviews and they were eventually dropped from Columbia.
In this time, bassist and vocalist Phil Pirrone was involved in a serious car crash, causing him to rethink his life and eventually leave the band. He formed his own record label, Longhair Illuminati, and formed the band Casket Salesmen with guitarist Nathan Lindeman. ASL went on a successful Taste Of Chaos in 2005.
A Static Lullaby (2006–2007)
thumb|A Static Lullaby in 2007
A Static Lullaby reached a turning point and was signed by Fearless Records. They hunted for new musicians to fill the positions of Phil Pirrone and Nathan Lindeman. After finding John Martinez and Dane Poppin for guitar and bass, respectively, the band recorded their third full-length album. A Static Lullaby was released October 10, 2006, did significantly better than their previous album. The self-titled album returned to the more aggressive style the band had been known for, with a noticeable influence from melodic "guitar pop". The band welcomed back former members John Martinez (Self-Titled era) & Kris Comeaux (Cinematic Attractions era), as well as introducing new member Joey Bradford for the reunion shows.
A Static Lullaby returned to their hometown for a successful reunion at the Glasshouse on Saturday, February 27, 2016.
In January 2019, Joe Brown announced on the A Static Lullaby Facebook page that he had started a metal band called Dead Inside with Dave Miller, formerly of Senses Fail.
In June 2024, the band was asked through a post on Instagram to play the 2024 iteration of the California is for Lovers Festival. Through a comment on the post, the band agreed to the request. On November 20, 2024, the band announced they will be playing a headlining show in Orange County on February 8, 2025, with supporting acts The Juliana Theory and A Thorn for every Heart.
Musical style
The band's primary genre was post-hardcore/alternative rock. The band has been compared to AFI, the Used, and My Chemical Romance.
Band members
Current lineup
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- Joe Brown – unclean vocals
- Dan Arnold – rhythm guitar, clean vocals, programming, keyboards
- Nicholas Jones – lead guitar
- Kris Comeaux – drums, percussion ; lead guitar
- Kyler Gillam – bass guitar, backing vocals
Former members
- Brett Dinovo – drums, percussion
- Nate Lindeman – lead guitar
- Phil Pirrone – bass guitar, clean vocals
- Dane Poppin – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Jarrod Alexander – drums, percussion
- Tyler Mahurin – drums, percussion
- Phil Manansala – lead guitar
- Matt Faulkner – bass guitar
- Joey Bradford – bass guitar, backing vocals
- John Martinez – lead guitar, backing vocals
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums
{|class="wikitable"
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Album
! rowspan="2"| Label
! colspan="3"| Chart peaks
|-
! width="60"| <small>US</small><br />
! width="60"| <small>US Heat</small><br />
! width="60"| <small>US Indie</small><br />
|-
| 2003
| ...And Don't Forget to Breathe
| Ferret
| align="center"| —
| align="center"| —
| align="center"| —
|-
| 2005
| Faso Latido
| Columbia
| align="center"| 129
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| —
|-
| 2006
| A Static Lullaby
| rowspan="2"| Fearless
| align="center"| 173
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 16
|-
| 2008
| Rattlesnake!
| align="center"| —
| align="center"| 16
| align="center"| 50
|-
! colspan="10"| <small>"—" denotes a release that did not chart.</small>
|}
EPs
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Name
! Label
|-
|2001
|A Static Lullaby
|rowspan=2|Self-released
|-
|2002
|Withered
|}
Singles
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Name
! Album
|-
|rowspan=2|2003
|"The Shooting Star That Destroyed Us"
|rowspan=2|...And Don't Forget to Breathe
|-
|"Lipgloss and Letdown"
|-
|2005
|"Stand Up"
|Faso Latido
|-
|2006
|"Hang 'Em High"
|rowspan=2|A Static Lullaby
|-
|rowspan=2|2008
|"The Art of Sharing Lovers"
|-
|"Toxic"
|rowspan=2|Rattlesnake!
|-
|rowspan=2|2009
|"Under Water Knife Fight"
|-
|"Let Go"
|A Static Lullaby (Japanese Edition)
|-
|rowspan=2|2011
|"Cinematic Attractions"
|rowspan=2|Non-album single
|-
|"Party Rock Anthem" (LMFAO cover with Me and the Captain)
|}
Videography
- 2003: "Lipgloss and Letdown"
- 2003: "The Shooting Star That Destroyed Us"
- 2005: "Stand Up"
- 2006: "Hang 'Em High" (Directed by Nicholas Peterson)
- 2008: "The Art of Sharing Lovers"
- 2009: "Toxic" (Britney Spears cover)