Over a ten year run, starting in the mid-90s, Arab Strap released a half-dozen albums that brought them critical and public acclaim. They were the sort of artist that was your favourite band’s favourite band.

Then one day, they called it quits: moving on to other bands and other sounds.

Last year announced a return, their first album together in 16 years, called As Days Get Dark.

In the Drawing Room, Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton reminisce about the early days and the way the world has changed.