[2] Miniature Tigers was formed when Charlie Brand met Rick Schaier over Myspace[3] in 2006.

They began their first national tour in October 2008,[4] which included playing a set at the 2008 CMJ Music Marathon.

[5][6] Miniature Tigers toured with Ben Folds in February and played the 2009 Monolith Festival in September.

In December 2006, Rolling Stone listed Miniature Tigers as "one of the 25 best bands on Myspace.

The band's 4th album Cruel Runnings was released June 17, 2014 with cover art inspired by Memphis Group.