Bicep Announce New Album SLUG: Hear Three Tracks

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Bicep have announced SLUG, a new album due Jan. 29, 2027, on Ninja Tune, and released three tracks: “Gas,” “Ultra” and “Equarium.” The songs feature Lauren Duffus, SOARR, Eartheater, Saskia and Kehina, and accompany a three-part short film directed by Alex Takács.

UK electronic duo Bicep have announced SLUG, a new album following their CHROMA series, and released three tracks from it: “Gas,” “Ultra” and “Equarium.” The album is scheduled for Jan. 29, 2027, on Ninja Tune; a three-part short film directed by Alex Takács accompanies the new songs.

The three releases bring in a range of guest performers. “Gas” features Lauren Duffus and SOARR, “Ultra” features Eartheater and Saskia, and “Equarium” features Kehina. The album’s 18-song tracklist also includes earlier-released “Air,” “Lemonder” and “Viper,” which Bicep shared the previous month, according to Stereogum’s report.

Other names listed on the tracklist include Clark, George Riley, KUČKA, Sassy 009 and Rowena Fysx. The record also includes “777,” “Cielo,” “Pole II,” “Curb,” “Horses,” “Janus,” “Lamb,” “Honda,” “Xy,” “Rose” and “Tides.” Several tracks feature guests, while “Edmeno” and “Viper” are credited to Bicep and Clark, with additional featured performers listed for “Viper.”

The three new songs are paired with a three-part film developed by director Alex Takács. Bicep said the videos extend themes from the studio into other settings, including free parties, pigeon fanciers and demolition derbies. The report lists upcoming Bicep dates in Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Colombia, Austria and Spain, including a London show at the Royal Albert Hall on Nov. 26, 2026.

Three Singles Set SLUG’s Tone

The announcement gives listeners a first substantial look at SLUG before its 2027 release: three new songs, a guest-heavy tracklist and a connected visual project. The featured artists span several tracks, while the broader album credits point to further collaborations, including with Clark and George Riley. That makes the record’s lineup a central part of what Bicep have disclosed so far.

The film also frames the album’s presentation beyond the music. Bicep describe its subjects as niche worlds outside the mainstream, each combining beauty, darkness and chaos. That is the duo’s explanation of the project’s themes, rather than an independent assessment of the film or album. For listeners, the release offers both new audio and a visual introduction to the ideas the group says informed its studio work.

From CHROMA to SLUG

SLUG follows Bicep’s CHROMA series, according to the announcement covered by Stereogum. The group had returned the previous month with “Air,” “Lemonder” and “Viper”; those songs now appear in the album’s tracklist. The new release therefore adds three more songs to an album campaign already underway, rather than marking the duo’s first new music in this sequence.

Bicep said the album title came from the contrast between land and sea slugs. They described that contrast as a metaphor for the difference between an initial impression and the broader world beyond it. Takács offered a separate starting point for the short film: an article about a valuable racing pigeon stolen in Brussels led him to explore pigeon breeding, bloodlines and technology used to control pigeons in flight. His comments explain one source of the film’s imagery, but the report does not say that this story is the basis for every video in the three-part project.

““It felt like an amazing metaphor: you think one thing, but actually there’s a whole world beyond what you initially perceive.””

— Bicep

Release Details Still Pending

The announcement gives a release date and label, but does not specify whether more singles will arrive before Jan. 29, 2027, or whether the album’s tracklist and credits are final. The report does not provide a separate streaming or purchase link, nor details about physical editions. It also does not state whether the three-part film will be released as one complete work or in separate installments.

The tour dates are listed, but the source does not provide ticket-sale information or confirm whether additional dates will be added. The announcement also gives no further detail about the contributors’ roles beyond the track credits. Those points may be clarified in later updates.

Album and Tour Dates Ahead

The next confirmed milestone is the release of SLUG on Jan. 29, 2027, through Ninja Tune. The three new tracks and accompanying film are available as part of the announcement, according to the report. Listeners can also expect Bicep to play the listed live dates, beginning with shows in Sydney and Melbourne on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026.

The schedule then includes London in November 2026 and dates in New York, Bogotá, Mayerhoffen, Barcelona and London in 2027. The source does not give ticket details or say whether the schedule is complete. Further announcements could provide information about tickets, additional music and how the film will be presented.

Key Questions

When is Bicep’s SLUG due out?

SLUG is scheduled for Jan. 29, 2027, on Ninja Tune.

Which three tracks did Bicep release with the announcement?

The new songs are “Gas,” “Ultra” and “Equarium.” They follow “Air,” “Lemonder” and “Viper,” which Bicep shared the previous month.

Who features on the new tracks?

Lauren Duffus and SOARR feature on “Gas,” Eartheater and Saskia on “Ultra,” and Kehina on “Equarium.”

What is the short film about?

The three-part film was developed by director Alex Takács. Bicep described its subjects as niche worlds including free parties, pigeon fanciers and demolition derbies; Takács said research into pigeon breeding helped inspire the project.

Does the announcement list Bicep tour dates?

Yes. Listed dates include Australia and London in 2026, followed by shows in New York, Bogotá, Austria, Barcelona and London in 2027. Ticket information is not included in the source material.

Source: rss