Band on the Wall, 13 Oct 2026
Scotland’s incomparable and influential Arab Strap are back with their ninth studio album Half-Told Tales, due for release via fellow Scottish rockers Mogwai’s Rock Action Records on 4th September 2026: almost exactly 30 years since the beloved duo’s 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 Middleton’s trademark wit and dark humour, whilst creating moments from quiet brooding to a self-described “disco metal incantation that might make you dance”. #discometal #metaldisco
Including the new single You You You, the album was recorded with long-time collaborator Paul Savage (Mogwai, Belle and Sebastian, Franz Ferdinand) at Chem19 Recording Studio.
Curfew: 11.00pm
Audience: Standing
Venue: Main venue at Band on the Wall
One of Manchester’s most respected independent live music venues
25 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JZ
0161 834 1786 / info@bandonthewall.org