Arab Strap

Name: Arab Strap
Start: 2026-10-13T18:00:00+00:00
Location: Band on the Wall

Manchester

Theatre

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.

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Band on the Wall

25 Swan Street

Tue 13 Oct
19:00
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