Arab Strap

Scottish Indie

Arab Strap

About Arab Strap

Arab Strap's music features frank, unflinching narratives about sex and drugs spoken/sung in a thick Scottish brogue, often backed by drum machines, electronic loops, and sparse guitar melodies. A major part of the Glasgow music scene that spawned Belle & Sebastian and Mogwai, they were among Scotland's most acclaimed bands of the 1990s and 2000s. Centered around the duo of Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton, the group's sound became richer and more ambitious as they toured and collaborated with additional musicians. While early albums such as the 1998 breakthrough Philophobia were sparse and somber, the band's music became more polished and slightly more optimistic with subsequent efforts such as 2001's The Red Thread and 2005's The Last Romance, which was announced as their final album at the time. Both members became highly prolific and acclaimed solo artists in their own right, and following reunion gigs during the 2010s, Arab Strap released their seventh studio album, As Days Get Dark, in 2021.

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About Arab Strap

Arab Strap's music features frank, unflinching narratives about sex and drugs spoken/sung in a thick Scottish brogue, often backed by drum machines, electronic loops, and sparse guitar melodies. A major part of the Glasgow music scene that spawned Belle & Sebastian and Mogwai, they were among Scotland's most acclaimed bands of the 1990s and 2000s. Centered around the duo of Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton, the group's sound became richer and more ambitious as they toured and collaborated with additional musicians. While early albums such as the 1998 breakthrough Philophobia were sparse and somber, the band's music became more polished and slightly more optimistic with subsequent efforts such as 2001's The Red Thread and 2005's The Last Romance, which was announced as their final album at the time. Both members became highly prolific and acclaimed solo artists in their own right, and following reunion gigs during the 2010s, Arab Strap released their seventh studio album, As Days Get Dark, in 2021.

Arab Strap's Concerts & Tour Dates

Date Event name Venue
04 Jul 2025 Arab Strap in Glasgow Queen's Park Arena, Glasgow, SC, United Kingdom
04 Jul 2025 Arab Strap in Glasgow Queen's Park Arena, Glasgow, SC, United Kingdom
14 Aug 2025 Arab Strap in Bristol Fernhill Farm, Bristol, EN, United Kingdom
14 Aug 2025 ArcTanGent 2025 - Thursday in Bristol Fernhill Farm, Cheddar, EN, United Kingdom
14 Aug 2025 Arab Strap in Bristol Fernhill Farm, Bristol, EN, United Kingdom
14 Aug 2025 Arab Strap in Bristol Fernhill Farm, Bristol, EN, United Kingdom
14 Aug 2025 Arab Strap in Bristol Fernhill Farm, Bristol, EN, United Kingdom
14 Aug 2025 Arab Strap in Bristol Fernhill Farm, Bristol, EN, United Kingdom
14 Aug 2025 Arab Strap in Bristol Fernhill Farm, Bristol, EN, United Kingdom

Arab Strap's Popular songs

  • The Turning of Our Bones
  • The First Big Weekend
  • Bliss
  • Compersion Pt. 1
  • Sociometer Blues
  • Allatonceness
  • Bluebird
  • The Shy Retirer
  • Strawberry Moon
  • Fable of the Urban Fox

Frequently Asked Questions

Some of Arab Strap's most popular songs include The Turning of Our Bones, The First Big Weekend, Bliss, Compersion Pt. 1, Sociometer Blues, Allatonceness, Bluebird, The Shy Retirer, Strawberry Moon, Fable of the Urban Fox. These tracks have impressed fans and helped cement their place in the music industry.

You can listen to Arab Strap's music on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Their most popular songs include The Turning of Our Bones, The First Big Weekend, Bliss, Compersion Pt. 1, Sociometer Blues, Allatonceness, Bluebird, The Shy Retirer, Strawberry Moon, Fable of the Urban Fox, and more.

Arab Strap is known for their distinctive sound in the scottish indie genre, often blending elements of slowcore, making them a unique voice in the music world.

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