Last year Scottish band Miniature Dinosaurs opened up a flood of attention their way with the mischievous and wholly infectious single Alligator. The track was strongly impressive and put all on alert for what came next from the band. August 13^th sees new single Lemonade let loose to show that the success and quality of its predecessors was no flash In the pan and that the quartet from Stirling is one of the brightest sparks to have recently emerged within UK indie music.

The new track is taken from the upcoming Turn It On EP, which comes out in October alongside a second single from the release. Whereas Alligator was a greedy bundle of energy with a wicked grin upon its face, Lemonade finds the band exploring a more expressive and seductive sound though the track is no less infectious and short of a tongue in cheek breath. Their first release since signing with Integrity Records, who brought the likes of Reuben and Million Dead to the nation, it is another impressive step in the constant rise Miniature Dinosaurs has been on since their beginning. The band at their start found themselves receiving radio play months before their first ever gig and on stage has thrilled alongside the likes of Fenech-Soler, Johnny Foreigner, Twin Atlantic and Young the Giant. Singles through Electric Honey and Saraseto Records has only added fuel to their growth and as one listens to Lemonade and with the upcoming EP, it feels that the time of Miniature Dinosaurs is on the very near horizon.

The single instantly bursts in to life with a flurry of vibrant jangly guitars and firm rhythms before settling down to begin its tale of young romantic angst. The bass of Alban Dickson strolls with a moodiness adding depth to the elevated guitar play and the whispered tones of the synths from Craig Ferrie. Within the warm sounds the vocals of guitarist Barry Maclean are an expressive delight which explore each note and word he delivers with a compulsive emotive lilt. The track then brings in bursts of energetic passion where the beats of Sam Waller ensure a fuller attention from the ear so the melodic enterprise and discordant tinged surface of the guitars can play with relish. It is a glorious blend which along its length brings thoughts of bands like Associates, Orange Juice, Pulp, and Josef K to the unique sound the band conjures with ease.

Lemonade is outstanding and incites an even more elevated affection for the contagious sounds of Miniature Dinosaurs. The Turn It On EP cannot come soon enough and there is no doubt the band will become a constant on radio shows and channels with their sounds and accompanying videos of this and the forthcoming releases.

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From October 31^st be aware as released that day there is a new single that will be snapping at your ears with an undeniable eagerness and intent. ‘Alligator’ is the latest addictive song from Scottish pop-rockers Miniature Dinosaurs and a single that reinforces an already firm and growing infatuation with a band that makes pop music that inspires and attracts, seemingly a rare thing right now.

‘Alligator’ released through Saraseto Records is a fan favourite at the Stirling quartet’s live shows, gigs that have gone just as far as their releases to garner a strong and growing swell of attention and form a vibrant fan base. Regarding the track vocalist and guitarist Barry MacLean commented “Alligator is a song that always goes down well at the live shows, which means two things; it is an obvious choice for a single, and we’re also having a lot of fun touring it around the UK. It’s a good introduction to the band for anyone who hasn’t heard of us before.”  The song is the perfect entry point to a band that creates songs with teasing hooks, soaring melodies, anthemic tendencies, and infectious fun. 

Support slots with the likes of Fenech Soler, Twin Atlantic and Johnny Foreigner as well as their previous single ‘Fight or Flight’ has won over their home territory and with shows in the foreign climes of England they are starting to do the same there, something ‘Alligator’ will increase upon tenfold. The single and the sound across all their other songs recalls in many ways the early Postcard Records days with elements of the melodic prowess of Orange Juice in their armoury as well as the discordant charms of Fire Engines and even more so the disarming/engaging quirkiness of Josef K, but all wrapped up in the harmonic and melodic skills a XTC would be proud of. The band do not sound like another post-punk pop band from the 80’s though, their vibrant sound and instinctive diverse ideas come from today and maybe a little of tomorrow.

‘Alligator’ throws in the anthemic element from the first note building into a pulsating fuzzy bass sound joined by hypnotic keys and Maclean’s distinctive and expressive vocals. The rhythms from bassist Alban Dickson and drummer Sam Waller push the song forward with hypnotic effect allowing the guitars of Maclean and Craig Ferrie to play with ease and mischief, Ferrie bringing keys that swoop and wind around the song as well.

The track has no pretence to it, the song is going to play with you and dance around your ear, the track showing its intent from the opening chord and not letting go until it parts the scene. This is indie pop at its best, no delusions of grandeur and no dreams of doing anything more than entertain, and that is why ‘Alligators’ is a big tune that will find mass appeal.

   Miniature Dinosaurs deserve your attention and they will make it worth your while once you give it.

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Having generated a swell of hype for themselves in their home territory, galvanized by support slots with artists such as Fenech Soler, Twin Atlantic and Johnny Foreigner, Miniature Dinosaurs have built a steady following thanks to additional support from blogs and extensive radio play. Ally McCrae at BBC Radio 1 Scotland even noted that the band harp ‘back to older Scottish bands, the likes of Orange Juice and Fire Engines, mixed with some straight up pop…’.

‘Alligator’, the band’s latest offering, is the follow up to a 7” single released earlier in 2011 that came out via Electric Honey, the label that kick started the careers of other great Scottish bands like Belle & Sebastian, Snow Patrol and Biffy Clyro.

Vocalist and guitarist Barry MacLean said:

“Alligator is a song that always goes down well at the live shows, which means two things; it is an obvious choice for a single, and we’re also having a lot of fun touring it around the UK. It’s a good introduction to the band for anyone who hasn’t heard of us before.”

You can view the video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpgEmcrbykk

Or listen to the track itself here:

http://soundcloud.com/rooftop-movement/miniature-dinosaurs-alligator/s-AFHJP

The band will of course be on the road, and can be seen live on the following dates:

8 Sep/ Cafe Drummonds/ Aberdeen

9 Sep/ Live @ Troon festival

10 Sep/ The Doghouse/ Dundee

17 Sep/ Rhe Fubar/ Stirling

23 Sep/ Hootenannys/ Inverness

29 Sep/ Bar Bloc/ Glasgow

13th / Oct / Electric Circus / Edinburgh

Miniature Dinosaurs are Barry Maclean (vocal / guitar), Alban Dickson (bass), Craig Ferrie (guitar / synth) and Sam Waller (drums)

For more information on Miniature Dinosaurs please visit: http://miniaturedinosaurs.co.uk/