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Arab Strap’s “Glamour Magick” video is body horror worthy of ‘The Substance’
Arab Strap have released a new video for “Glamour Magick”, with BrooklynVegan highlighting its grotesque, body-horror aesthetic and comparing it to *The Substance*. The piece matters mainly as a new visual statement from the Scottish duo, presenting the song through an unsettling, cinematic style rather than a conventional performance clip. It also serves as another sign of the band’s continued momentum after their recent return to regular album releases.
The song is part of *Half-Told Tales*, Arab Strap’s next album, which is due on 4 September via Rock Action. The record has 14 tracks, with “Glamour Magick” appearing as track five, and follows 2024’s *I’m Totally Fine With It Don’t Give a Fuck Anymore*. Arab Strap, made up of Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton, also have a European tour lined up later in the year, tying the video into a broader album campaign.
In short
- Arab Strap unveiled a disturbing new “Glamour Magick” video.
- The visuals are framed as body horror in style.
- The song previews September album *Half-Told Tales*.
Explained simply
Arab Strap are a Scottish musical duo formed by Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton, who have maintained a presence in alternative music for decades. They have recently returned to a pattern of regular album releases after a quieter period, marking a renewed phase of activity.
The song "Glamour Magick" appears on the band's latest album, *Half-Told Tales*, which follows their 2024 release *I'm Totally Fine With It Don't Give a Fuck Anymore*. As part of the album's campaign, Arab Strap are also staging a European tour, with the music video serving as a visual component of this broader release strategy.