Vocalising support for strike action and pushing back against the political elite, the Scottish four-piece’s dynamic new track is out now.

Edinburgh-based Dictator have released their latest indie-pop anthem, Enough is Enough, a track dedicated to “those of us who have been told we are worth less and should work more” by corrupt politicians and powerful corporations. The four-piece, comprising vocalist Micheal Campbell, guitarist Zach Tarimo Goodhur, bassist Joe Murty, and drummer Allan Ramsay, bring inspiring lyrics to their unique sound, creating a soon-to-be indie classic that will set crowds alight during their up-coming UK tour.

After meeting at school in Livingston over a decade ago, the friends came together in small studios simply seeking solace in shared jam sessions, but soon turned their creative release into the boundary-bulldozing Dictator in 2019. Producing colossal sing-alongs for the masses, the foursome have since garnered a dedicated fan based around Scotland and beyond, even winning Best Rock/Alternative Band at the SAMA (Scottish Alternative Music Awards) in 2021, and reaching the final four of BBC Introducing’s prestigious Scottish Act of the Year in 2022.

Now, Enough is Enough, makes a statement with standout lyrics that will not only have fans singing along, but convey an important message to the political elite. As the foursome put it: “We are not a political band, but we believe that if you have something to say then you should say it and do so with your chest.
“For as long as memory serves, corrupt politicians and powerful corporations have made decisions on behalf of the many to benefit the few. They have manipulated mainstream media to divide the
majority and polarise the population.

“However, over the last 12 months there has been a small glimmer of hope – the strike action movement. The power has always been with the people, and as we began to see some push back, we felt it right to vocalise our support in the only way we know how – through our music.” Expressing solidarity with the overworked and underpaid, the overwhelmed and undervalued, the overlooked and under appreciated, this new track has the band’s signature sound, inspired by the likes of fellow genre-defiers Gorrilaz, Glass Animals and Alt-J among others. Over the next three months, Dictator will bring their sumptuous synths, bone-shaking basslines, brash beats and playful-cum-tender lyricism to some of the UK’s best venues, including Glasgow’s Oran Mor on Friday, November 3.

‘Enough Is Enough’ is exciting, pure nostalgia. Dictator are on the rise with their non-stop indie anthems, with each new track they just keep getting better and better! The band’s bold and audacious style has brought a growing, loyal fanbase, as well as celebrity endorsement from A-list actor Robert Carlyle, bestselling author Ian Rankin, and former Radio 1 DJ Phil Taggart, and supporting slots with Scottish icons like The Fratelli’s, Glasvegas and The Reytons.

Upcoming Dates
Friday, September 8 – Liverpool, Jacaranda
Friday, September 22 – London, The Water Rats
Friday, September 29 – Birmingham, Dead Wax
Saturday, September 30 – Newcastle, Head of Steam
Friday, October 27 – Leeds, Royal Park
Saturday, October 28 – Manchester, Disorder

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