SLUG
by BICEP

— Released 29th January 2027

BICEP today officially announce their long-awaited new studio album ‘SLUG’ – out January 29th 2027, on Ninja Tune – an 18-track body of work spanning the full breadth of BICEP’s sonic DNA. ‘SLUG’ is firmly rooted in the unmistakable BICEP sound, while also seeing the duo broaden their musical palette, pushing familiar DNA into new territory.

At the heart of ‘SLUG’ is an invitation to look beyond first impressions. The album’s title was inspired by the stark contrast between the land slug most people immediately picture and the extraordinary colours, shapes and intricate forms of their underwater counterparts. Speaking on the idea, BICEP say: “It felt like an amazing metaphor: you think one thing, but actually there’s a whole world beyond what you initially perceive.”

That sense of contrast runs through the record at a fundamental level. Clean drum patterns were distorted; pristine vocals pushed through analogue processing; soft synths placed against rougher textures. Long-standing BICEP hallmarks of melancholy, euphoria and emotional resonance were pushed further, with opposing sounds and feelings deliberately brought together rather than resolved.

The album brings together an expansive cast of collaborators and contributors from across the musical spectrum. Arriving today alongside the announcement are three distinct new singles, ‘Gas / Ultra / Equarium’, featuring Lauren Duffus & SOARR (“Gas”), Eartheater & Saskia (“Ultra”) and Kehina (“Equarium”). They follow the previous single drop: ‘Air / Lemonder / Viper’ – which boasts a collaboration with the prolific Warp & Throttle Records artist and electronic producer Clark, as well as vocal contributions from Saskia and SOARR – with the six tracks to date beginning to reveal the breadth of sounds, voices and ideas across ‘SLUG’.

SLUG
by BICEP

— Released 29th January 2027

Physical
LP (ZEN323PD) Picture Disc Limited Edition 2LP 140g Picture Disc Vinyl In 12” PVC clear gatefold sleeve. Download sticker included. This item has not been released yet, we will ship it to arrive on or close to the release date of 29th January 2027. £33.00 Pre-order

LP (ZEN323N) Special Edition Special Edition 2LP 140g Safety Yellow Vinyl in Safety Yellow Pantone inner sleeves. 12” mirror-board (silver metallic) printed gatefold sleeve. Gatefold is housed in Safety Yellow Pantone half-sleeve with emboss detail. Foldout poster insert. Download sticker included. This item has not been released yet, we will ship it to arrive on or close to the release date of 29th January 2027. £31.00 Pre-order

LP (ZEN323RSH) Irish Edition Limited Irish Edition 2LP 140g Silver Vinyl in Neon inner sleeves. Exclusive Safety Yellow Pantone printed gatefold sleeve. Gatefold is housed in Pantone Matte Silver half-sleeve with emboss detail. Foldout poster insert. Download sticker included. Made In Ireland. This item has not been released yet, we will ship it to arrive on or close to the release date of 29th January 2027. £31.00 Pre-order

LP (ZEN323) 2LP 140g Black Vinyl in Safety Yellow Pantone inner sleeves. 12” mirror-board (silver metallic) printed gatefold sleeve. Gatefold is housed in Safety Yellow Pantone half-sleeve with emboss detail. Foldout poster insert. Download sticker included. This item has not been released yet, we will ship it to arrive on or close to the release date of 29th January 2027. £29.00 Pre-order

CD (ZENCD323) Special Edition 2CD housed in mirror-board (silver metallic) gatefold digi-sleeve. This item has not been released yet, we will ship it to arrive on or close to the release date of 29th January 2027. £12.00 Pre-order

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Digital
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Physical

LP (ZEN323PD)

Picture Disc

Limited Edition 2LP 140g Picture Disc Vinyl In 12” PVC clear gatefold sleeve. Download sticker included.