Bicep announce new album Slug for January release on Ninja Tune

Electronic music duo Bicep have announced their new album, Slug, which is scheduled for release on January 29, 2027, through the Ninja Tune label. Pitchfork, Stereogum, and Still Listening Magazine all reported that the project marks the duo's first new album in five years. Stereogum noted that the release follows the group's previous CHROMA series. [1][2][3]

Alongside the announcement, the duo released three new tracks titled Gas, Ultra, and Equarium, as reported by Pitchfork and Stereogum. Pitchfork reported that Gas features contributions from Lauren Duffus and Soarr, Ultra features Eartheater and Saskia, and Equarium features Kehina. These new releases follow three singles dropped last month titled Air, Lemonder, and Viper, according to Pitchfork and Stereogum. [1][2]

Pitchfork reported that the three new songs are accompanied by music videos directed by Young Replicant, which combine to form a short film centered on pigeon fanciers. Press materials cited by Pitchfork and Stereogum state that the album title Slug was inspired by the contrast between land and sea slugs. [1][2]

The full album project is set to feature additional guest contributions from George Riley, Clark, and Sassy 009, according to details provided by Pitchfork. [1]