# Me Rex
> Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Me_Rex
> Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Me_Rex.md
> Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Me_Rex
> Source revision: 1346309010
> License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
{{Short description|British indie rock band}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2022}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2022}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Me Rex
| origin = [London](/source/London), England
| genre = {{hlist|[Emo](/source/Emo)|[Indie rock](/source/Indie_rock)|[Indie pop](/source/Indie_pop)}}
| years_active = 2015–present
| label = {{hlist|[Big Scary Monsters](/source/Big_Scary_Monsters_Recording_Company)|Rose Coloured Records}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[Happy Accidents](/source/Happy_Accidents_(band))|[Fresh](/source/Fresh_(band))}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.merex.co.uk/}}
| current_members = * Myles McCabe
* Rich Mandell
* Phoebe Cross
| past_members = Kathryn Woods
}}
'''Me Rex''', stylised as '''ME REX''', is a British [indie rock](/source/indie_rock) band formed in [London](/source/London) by songwriter Myles McCabe. Initially a solo endeavour, it has now expanded to a full band with the addition of Rich Mandell ([Happy Accidents](/source/Happy_Accidents_(band))) and Phoebe Cross (Happy Accidents, [Cheerbleederz](/source/Cheerbleederz)). They have released two studio albums and multiple EPs.
==History==
Myles McCabe originally formed Me Rex in 2015 as a solo project, though occasionally working with collaborators. Between then and 2018 he self-released six EPs each named after a dinosaur or prehistoric mammal. Me Rex toured England with anti-folk acts [Crywank](/source/Crywank) and Perkie in the summer of 2018.[{{Cite web|title=Crywank on Instagram: "T-t-touoouurrr. First half is acoustic solo, second half mosh fest with dan. Tickets available now. More info on the Facebook :) touring with @perkiemusic and me-rex! Poster by @folieartanddesign"|url= https://www.instagram.com/p/BhfDfH9A-9H/?igshid=ODBkMDk1MTU=|url-access=registration|access-date=2022-09-14|website=Instagram|language=en}}{{cbignore}}]
In 2019, McCabe formed a full band with Kathryn Woods, a bandmate from [Fresh](/source/Fresh_(band)), and friends Rich Mandell and Phoebe Cross from the band [Happy Accidents](/source/Happy_Accidents_(band)). This newly-formed band both re-recorded various older songs and EPs, and also went on to produce an entirely new, full-length album entitled ''Megabear''.[{{cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2149113/me-rex-megabear-interview/interviews/qa/|title=ME REX On Gimmicks, Gaming The System, And Shuffling Expectations With Their Extremely Unusual Debut Album|website=[Stereogum](/source/Stereogum)|first=Miranda|last=Reinert|date=2 June 2021|access-date=9 February 2022}}]
Via the record label [Big Scary Monsters](/source/Big_Scary_Monsters_Recording_Company), Me Rex re-released ''Triceratops'' digitally in August 2020 as a double EP with a re-recorded version of ''Stegosaurus''.[{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/dec/16/me-rex-megabear-review|title=Me Rex: Megabear review – a choose-your-own-adventure trip for the streaming age|first=Jenessa|last=Williams|website=[The Guardian](/source/The_Guardian)|date=16 December 2021|access-date=9 February 2022}}]
In February 2022, Me Rex released an EP titled ''Pterodactyl'' containing all new material.[{{cite web |title=ME REX announce new EP 'Pterodactyl,' share "Never Graduate" |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/me-rex-announce-new-ep-pterodactyl-share-never-graduate/ |access-date=9 February 2022 |website=[Brooklyn Vegan](/source/Brooklyn_Vegan)}}] The following month, they announced that another brand new EP titled ''Plesiosaur'' would be released on 30 May of the same year.[{{cite web|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/me-rex-announce-debut-album-giant-elk/|title=ME REX Announce Debut Album 'Giant Elk'|first=Robin|last=Murray|website=[Clash](/source/Clash_(magazine))|date=27 July 2023}}] It was recorded through 2022 at four different studios, being the first time the band could record music outside of [lockdown](/source/COVID-19_lockdowns) since before pandemic's onset. Me Rex supported the album with three singles and a tour across the United Kingdom.[{{cite web|url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/me-rex-announce-their-debut-album-giant-elk|title=ME REX announce their debut album Giant Elk|first=Tyler Damara|last=Kelly|website=[The Line of Best Fit](/source/The_Line_of_Best_Fit)|date=26 July 2023}}]
In April 2024, the band announced the release of their ninth EP, ''Smilodon'', on 1 May. It was preceded by the single "Goodbye Forever".[{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DRwcd8PCHt5/?hl=en&img_index=1 |access-date=2026-03-31 |website=www.instagram.com}}]
==Discography==
===Albums===
*''Megabear'' (2021) – [Big Scary Monsters](/source/Big_Scary_Monsters_Recording_Company); 12" vinyl, digital[{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/me-rex-megabear/|website=[Pitchfork](/source/Pitchfork_(website))|title=Megabear - ME REX|first=Evan|last=Linsker|date=11 August 2021|access-date=9 February 2022}}]
* ''Giant Elk'' (2023) – Big Scary Monsters; 12" vinyl, CD, digital[{{cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2108364/me-rex-triceratops-stegosaurus-review/reviews/album-of-the-week/|title=Album Of The Week: ME REX Triceratops / Stegosaurus|first=Chris|last=Deville|website=[Stereogum](/source/Stereogum)|date=24 November 2022|access-date=9 February 2022}}]
*''Stegosaurus'' (2016) – Self-released; digital
**Re-released by Big Scary Monsters in 2020 (Double EP as ''Triceratops / Stegosaurus;'' 12" vinyl, digital)
*{{sic|''Wooly Mammoth''}} (2016) – Self-released; digital
**Re-released by Rose Coloured Records in 2020 (Double EP as ''Woolly Mammoth / Woolly Rhino;'' cassette, digital)
*''Brontosaurus'' (2017) – Self-released; digital
*{{sic|''Wooly Rhino''}} (2017) – Self-released; digital
**Re-released by Rose Coloured Records in 2020 (Double EP as ''Woolly Mammoth / Woolly Rhino;'' cassette, digital)
*''Pterodactyl'' (2018) – Self-released; digital
*''Pterodactyl'' (2022) – Big Scary Monsters; 12" vinyl (Double EP as ''Pterodactyl/Plesiosaur''), digital{{efn|Re-recorded from the 2018 version, with revised lyrics, an updated tracklist, and new album cover art.}}[{{cite web|url=https://consequence.net/2022/03/me-rex-plesiosaur-jupiter-pluvius-stream/|title=ME REX Announce Plesiosaur EP, Share "Jupiter Pluvius": Stream|website=[Consequence of Sound](/source/Consequence_of_Sound)|last=Kress|first=Bryan|date=9 March 2022|access-date=10 March 2022}}]
*''Smilodon'' (2024) – Big Scary Monsters[{{Cite web |last=Deville |first=Chris |date=19 April 2024 |title=ME REX – "Goodbye Forever" |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2260188/me-rex-goodbye-forever/music/ |access-date=20 April 2024 |website=Stereogum}}]
===Singles===
* ''Sugar Rex'' (2020) (split release with Sugar Rush!) – Rose Coloured Records; cassette, digital
* "Galena" (2021)[{{Cite web |last=Kaye |first=Ben |date=2 June 2021 |title=ME REX Share Origins of New Single 'Galena': Stream |url=https://consequence.net/2021/06/me-rex-origins-galena-stream/ |access-date=20 April 2024 |website=[Consequence](/source/Consequence_(publication))}}]
* "Eutherians (Ultramarine)" (2023)[{{Cite web |last=Geiger |first=Amy |date=26 July 2023 |title=ME REX announce new LP 'Giant Elk,' share 'Eutherians (Ultramarine)' |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/me-rex-announce-new-lp-giant-elk-listen-to-eutherians-ultramarine/ |access-date=20 April 2024 |website=[BrooklynVegan](/source/BrooklynVegan)}}]
* "Giant Giant Giant" (2023)[{{Cite web |last=Rettig |first=James |date=6 September 2023 |title=ME REX – "Giant Giant Giant" |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2235143/me-rex-giant-giant-giant/music/ |access-date=20 April 2024 |website=Stereogum}}]
* "Infinity Worm" (2023)[{{Cite web |last=Deville |first=Chris |date=28 September 2023 |title=ME REX – 'Infinity Worm' |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2237515/me-rex-infinity-worm/music/ |access-date=20 April 2024 |website=Stereogum}}]
* "Goodbye Forever" (2024)