Formed in Manchester in 1985 by Mark Edwards, My Dad Is Dead is an influential post-punk project known for its introspective songwriting, minimalist arrangements, and lo-fi aesthetic. Emerging from the UK’s vibrant independent scene, Edwards’ work combined stark guitar lines and drum machines with raw emotional honesty, earning critical acclaim and a devoted cult following. Across a series of albums released through indie labels such as Homestead Records, My Dad Is Dead became a distinctive voice in alternative rock, blending melancholy intensity with sharp melodic sensibility.