Scotland’s incomparable and influential Arab Strap are back with their ninth studio album Half-Told Tales, due for release via Rock Action Records on 4th September 2026: almost exactly 30 years since the beloved duos 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 Middletons trademark wit and dark humour, whilst creating moments from quiet brooding to a self-described disco-metal incantation that might make you dance . Including the single You You You, the album was recorded with long-time collaborator Paul Savage (Mogwai, Belle and Sebastian, Franz Ferdinand) . Vinyl is released as a double LP in a gatefold sleeve.

Tracklisting:

I Get Noise

You You You

Be a Man

Fighting For You

Glamour Magick

Gape

Under Offer

Basic Physics

Sunsong

Dollar Park

Mr. Splitfoot

Ampersand

Fragments

Beats Per Minute