Magnet Magazine — Almost 30 years to the day after Arab Strap released its first single, Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton marked the occasion this month with the release of Half-Told Tales (Rock Action). While the two men may share a long history, they don’t share... more info

Stereogum — This year marks 30 years since Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton released their debut single as Arab Strap. The Scottish rockers have put out two albums since ending their 16-year hiatus in 2021 — As Days Get Dark and the memorably-titled I’m t... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Aidan Moffat (Arab Strap). Here’s a hug and a pint. Read our review of Arab Strap’s essential 2005 album: The post Happy Birthday Aidan Moffat (Arab Strap) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — It’s been seven years since the Twilight Sad unveiled their last album, It Won’t Be Like This All The Time. Since then, vocalist James Graham formed a side project called Gentle Sinners with Arab Strap’s Aidan Moffat, and the Twilight Sad toure... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Aidan Moffat (Arab Strap). Here’s a hug and a pint. Read our review of Arab Strap’s essential 2005 album: The post Happy Birthday Aidan Moffat (Arab Strap) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — Next week, Arab Strap are releasing a new album called I’m totally fine with it 👍 don’t give a fuck anymore 👍. They’ve shared “Strawberry Moon,” “Allatonceness,” and “Bliss” from it already, and today the Scottish crew are ... more info

Stereogum — Last month, Arab Strap announced their new album I’m totally fine with it 👍 don’t give a fuck anymore 👍. Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton shared the lead single “Bliss,” and today they’re back with “Allatonceness.” more info

Stereogum — Veteran Scottish indie depressives don’t seem like the type to throw emojis into their album titles, but that’s what they’re doing. In 2021, Arab Strap’s Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton returned from an amicable 16-year hiatus with As ... more info

Sweeping The Nation — So, for now, we reach the end of the decade compilations in retrospect, given 2018 hasn't actually ended yet and we'll then be compiling the playlist in the moment. Plenty happened in 2018, but not a lot outside the rise of K-Pop was progress... more info

DrownedInSound — It’s unsentimental and unfussy, but still radiates a simple joy in celebrating a special time of the year more info