“These two songs were written, recorded and mixed during the sessions for As Days Get Dark but as much as we loved them, we couldn’t find a place for them on the final album.” explains Aidan Moffat. “Maybe it’s because they seem to have their own distinct identities, but sometimes a song just sounds better on its own, when it’s not part of a crowd and vying for attention. So, to celebrate the anniversary of the album’s release, we present As Days Get Dark‘s two runaway loners; a couple of black sheep who might not click with the rest of the family but, even though they aren’t very happy, are still worth a cuddle.”

The runaway loners, “Aphelion” and “Flutter” will be available via a limited edition coloured 7” vinyl, one year after Arab Strap’s first album release since 2006. The first track “Aphelion” is available to stream and buy as a download now .

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2022 Tour Dates

07/14/22 – Empire Music Hall, Belfast
07/15/22 – Cyprus Venue, Cork
07/16/22 – Dolan’s, Limerick
07/17/22 – Whelan’s, Dublin
07/18/22 – Whelan’s, Dublin
08/12/22 – Way Out West Festival, Sweden
08/13/22 – Kulturhuset , Bergen, Norway