Arab Strap

Scotland’s incomparable and influential Arab Strap are back with their ninth studio album Half-Told Tales, due for release via fellow Scottish rockers Mogwai’s Rock Action Records on 4th September 2026: almost exactly 30 years since the beloved duo’s first ever single, The First Big Weekend, was released.

The follow-up to 2024’s acclaimed I’m totally fine with it 👍 don’t give a fuck anymore 👍 , Half-Told Tales is rich with Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton’s trademark wit and dark humour, whilst creating moments from quiet brooding to a self-described “disco metal incantation that might make you dance”. #discometal #metaldisco

Including the new single You You You, the album was recorded with long-time collaborator Paul Savage (Mogwai, Belle and Sebastian, Franz Ferdinand) at Chem19 Recording Studio.