"Bicep" is a masterclass in modern electronic production, blending lush synths with intricate percussion across its tracks. The album showcases a range of tempos, from the driving energy of "Glue" to the more introspective "Ayr," creating a dynamic listening experience. Texturally, it features a rich tapestry of sounds, with layers of atmospheric pads and rhythmic elements that evoke a sense of depth and movement. Tracks like "Orca" and "Opal" highlight the duo's ability to fuse euphoric melodies with a club-ready pulse, while "Kites" and "Drift" introduce organic elements that ground the electronic soundscape. The overall production is polished yet immersive, making it distinctive in the contemporary electronic scene.

Album: Bicep by Bicep (2017)
Record Label: Ninja Tune
Format: Album

Artist Background: Bicep is an electronic music duo from Belfast, consisting of Andy Ferguson and Matt McBriar. They started out as childhood friends and ran the blog "Feel My Bicep," where they shared rare edits in disco, Detroit techno, and Italo disco. After building their reputation through remixes and their own releases, they signed to Ninja Tune and broke through with their debut album Bicep in 2017 - a record marked by atmospheric melodies and nostalgic structures, with the track "Glue" becoming an iconi... Part of the Belfast music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Electronic movement.

Related Artists: Overmono, Ross From Friends, Barry Can't Swim, DJ Seinfeld

Music Scene: Part of the Belfast music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Electronic movement.

Tags: 2010s, Album, Ninja Tune


Long before London-by-way-of-Belfast’s Andy Ferguson and Matt McBriar released their first 12-inch as Bicep, they’d proven themselves curators of the highest order, plucking out crucial techno, house and disco tracks for their <i>Feel My Bicep</i> blog. This self-titled debut LP is where their impeccable tastes and killer DJ instincts all come together. “Glue” wears the duo's classic dance influences on its sleeve: It starts like a breaks-driven UK garage tune, but slyly morphs into something resembling atmospheric, ‘90s downtempo. And their love of ethereal vibes and Balearic house lives in the moody, blissed-out “Drift” and “Ayaya".

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