Arab Strap - live in studio

The Scottish duo Arab Strap have a reputation for having rather bitter, lovelorn songs.

St. Paul, Minn. — Given that and the fact that their name means - well, maybe you can look that up for yourself - you would expect something other than two polite and seemingly happy guys. Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton are on tour in support of their latest album The Last Romance. Aidan chatted with Mary Lucia while Malcolm chose to lurk quietly in the back.

Songs performed: "Don't Ask Me to Dance," "Here We Go," "Confessions of a Big Brother."