a certain age. So I don't think we'll ever record again but it might be good to do a gig". On 11 June 2016 a new website for the band was revealed with a countdown and a lone statement, "Hello Again", teasing a reformation. Arab Strap confirmed on 15 June that they have reformed for three shows at London's Electric Brixton, Manchester's O2 Ritz and Glasgow's Barrowlands Ballroom, all scheduled for October, marking the band's 20th anniversary. With this announcement, the band released a new version of their debut single, titled "The First Big Weekend of 2016", as remixed by Miaoux Miaoux. They later added a second date in Glasgow (after the first one sold out in under half an hour) and a warm-up date in Newcastle. A string of festival dates in 2017 followed. In August 2019, ahead of the release of his third studio album as Human Don't Be Angry, Middleton's website updated to state that they "[were] currently working on a new album for release in 2020". On 1 September 2020 the band issued their first new material in 15 years, with the release of the single "The Turning Of Our Bones", which is reported to be the A-side of an upcoming 7". The B-side of the single is to be called "The Jumper". On 24 November 2020 the band announced their new album, As Days Get Dark, their first in 16 years. On 17 February 2021 Arab Strap released the music video for "Here Comes Comus!". The controversial music video was directed by Bryan M. Ferguson. On 5 March 2021 Arab Strap released their new album, As Days Get Dark. Discography Studio albums Live albums Compilation albums Extended plays Singles References External links Arab Strap discography at Discogs Arab Strap page at Chemikal Underground Arab Strap Album Reviews on Pitchfork.com Arab Strap entry at Trouser Press'' Melodic Records Lazy-i Interview, May 2003 Scottish alternative rock groups Scottish indie rock groups Musical groups established in 1995 Musical groups disestablished in 2006 Musical groups reestablished in 2016 Musical groups from Glasgow Sadcore and slowcore groups Chemikal Underground artists