Bicep Announces New Album Slug for Early 2027
The electronic duo returns with an eighteen-track album arriving five years after their previous major project.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Dance and Electronic
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Electronic music act Bicep has revealed that their upcoming album, Slug, will arrive on January 29, 2027. This marks the duo's first full-length studio album in five years and will be released through Ninja Tune.
Why it matters
The artists developed the album title by contrasting land and underwater slugs, aiming to push their sound beyond their previous work. The project features a diverse array of collaborators, including Eartheater and George Riley.
The upcoming project represents the first major Bicep album in 5 years and will consist of 18 tracks.
The players
Bicep
Bicep is an electronic music duo from Belfast known for their influential sound in the global dance music scene.
Young Replicant
Young Replicant is a director known for creating visually distinct music videos for high-profile artists.
Ninja Tune
Ninja Tune is an independent record label based in London that specializes in electronic and experimental music.
The details
To accompany the announcement, the duo released three new songs, Gas, Ultra, and Equarium, alongside a short film directed by Young Replicant that focuses on pigeon fanciers. The project includes additional musical contributions from Lauren Duffus, Clark, and Sassy 009.
Timeline
September 2026: The duo shared three singles from the upcoming project.
January 29, 2027: The album Slug is scheduled for release.
March 21, 2027: Bicep performs at the Knockdown Center in New York.
July 31, 2027: Bicep performs at the Old Royal Naval College in London.
Industry Dynamics
This release follows the critical and commercial success of their 2021 album Isles, which established a high benchmark for the duo's sound. The project marks a significant shift in production scope as the group explores more varied sonic textures.
Fans can look forward to the digital and physical release of the album on January 29, 2027. Additionally, the group has scheduled live performances at the Knockdown Center in New York and the Old Royal Naval College in London for 2027.
The takeaway
The addition of varied collaborators suggests a departure from their previous production style. Listeners can anticipate a more experimental soundscape when the full eighteen-track project debuts in early 2027.
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