DrownedInSound — Like Arab Strap with bellbottoms and flower necklaces in place of the drum machine, Binki Shapiro and Adam Green are a match made in heaven who explore every corner of romantic hell. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

78s — Malcolm Middleton spielt «Mensch ärgere Dich nicht». Human Don’t Be Angry ist das Alias von Malcolm Middleton, der einen Hälfte der 2006 aufgelösten schottischen Indieband Arab Strap. Middleton wandert seit der Trennung unter eigenem Namen auf... more info

ContactMusic — Former Arab Strap rocker Aidan Moffat and composer Bill Wells triumphed at the Scottish Album of the Year Say Awards on Tuesday night 19Jun12 The pair walked away with the accolade billed as the Scottish version of the U K s prestigious Mercury Priz.... more info

DrownedInSound — For a lad who got kicked out of school with no qualifications, Aidan Moffat has an impressive CV. He started out shaping the future of Scottish indie with Arab Strap, and last year he and Bill Wells released the remarkable album Everything’s Gettin... more info

Guardian Music — Talk of independence is giving Scottish culture a boost – especially in the thriving music scene. The new bands are inspired by the country's traditional music, and they sing in their own accents tooAidan Moffat is contemplating whether devolution ... more info

Guardian Music — It's the morning after so if you're not feeling too delicate, let's replay your favourite songs about last nightLast week we asked for your favourite songs about last night. Remember last night? Sometimes events seem a little hazy, for whatever reaso... more info

Guardian Music — Amateur musicians playing for sheer pleasure should never stop. But if they pester people to fund their career? That's different …Question: @indiegodess When should an amateur/semi-pro musician decide to stop bothering the public?EGJnr Andrew Bradl... more info

Guardian Music — The former Arab Strap frontman and the jazz pianist Bill Wells perform the song Glasgow Jubilee, from their album Everything's Getting OlderAndy GallagherBen KapeKen Macfarlane more info

DrownedInSound — Released today, Oh! What A Night Before Christmas features a selection of festive numbers by the former Arab Strap man. Sadly this won't be out physically but as of today you can download it from his bandcamp page by bashing your mouse on this text w... more info

Guardian Music — Deadmau5, LondonBack in 2006, Canadian producer Joel Zimmerman solved the problem of how to stage live dance music in a visually exciting way. Ever since donning his giant, laser-shooting mouse head to become Deadmau5, his star has been rising, to th... more info