Arab Strap have announced they’re returning with their first new album in 16 years.The Scottish duo, comprised of Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton, will release ‘As Days Get Dark’ next year on March 5.
The announcement also comes with a new single, ‘Compersion Pt.1’ which you can listen to below.Speaking about the new album, Moffat said: “It’s about hopelessness and darkness.
But in a fun way. It’s definitely Arab Strap, but an older and wiser one, and quite probably a better one.”Middleton added: “We’ve had enough distance from our earlier work to reappraise and dissect the good and bad elements of what we did.
Not many bands get to do this, so it’s great to split up.”You can listen to the new song below:The duo have also announced a UK.
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