Overview
- On Tuesday, October 20, Bicep announced SLUG, their first full-length album in five years, and released a second trio of singles — “Gas,” “Ultra,” and “Equarium” — ahead of the January 29, 2027 release on Ninja Tune.
- SLUG runs 18 tracks and features a wide array of guest artists including Lauren Duffus, Eartheater, SOARR, Kehina, Clark, George Riley, KUČKA, and Sassy 009, signalling a shift toward more vocal-led, ambient, and breakbeat textures.
- The rollout is built around staggered three-track drops and a three-part short film about pigeon fanciers directed by Alex Takács and Young Replicant, which the duo say extends the album’s themes into visual storytelling.
- Bicep have aligned live dates with the album cycle: their BICEP LIVE experience returns this November with a sold-out Royal Albert Hall show and further shows are scheduled for New York’s Knockdown Center and London’s Old Royal Naval College in 2027.
- The record grew from a period of creative isolation and archival work, a process the duo say led them to broaden their sound; the campaign’s collaborators, films, and high-profile dates could broaden Bicep’s audience and festival appeal.