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Even though their bright, peppy pop recalls Dexy's Midnight Runners, Big Country, XTC, Talking Heads, and other new wave luminaries, Fife, Scotland's Dogs Die in Hot Cars grew up on a musical diet of Nirvana and Red Hot Chili Peppers. The band -- which allegedly stumbled upon their odd name while inhaling helium balloons -- got their start while vocalists/guitarists Craig Macintosh and Gary Smith, bassist Lee Worrall, keyboardist/vocalist Ruth Quigley, and drummer Laurence Davey were still in high school. After playing gigs at their school, the group graduated to playing covers at local pubs, eventually sneaking a few of their own songs onto the set list as well. A few years later, after saving their money, buying equipment, and writing songs, Dogs Die in Hot Cars moved to Glasgow to focus on their music. In summer 2003, the band released their first single on Radiate, "I Love You Because I Have To." The song's mix of ska rhythms and new wave pop hooks won the band critical and commerc...