Bicep new music has landed. The London and Belfast duo released three tracks on September 25 through Ninja Tune: “Air,” “Lemonder” and “Viper.” It is their first new music of 2026 and their first fresh material under the Bicep name since the Isles era wrapped up in 2021, and the band calls it the start of a new chapter.

What Bicep released

The release runs to roughly 13 minutes across three tracks, each with a different collaborator.

• “Air” features vocals from SOARR and leans on ethereal, moody production (4:22).
• “Lemonder” opens with a chiptune flavoured pattern before settling into a meditative drum section (4:28).
• “Viper” is credited to Bicep and Clark, with Saskia on vocals, and is the hardest hitting of the three, built on driving synths and an industrial edge (4:43).

Clark, a longtime Warp Records producer, gives “Viper” its abrasive character, while the vocal features add a human layer to the duo’s usual widescreen sound.

Why this Bicep release matters now

Bicep have been quiet as a headline act for a while. After Isles in 2021 they kept busy with their CHROMA series and revived their DOVE alias in 2025, but a proper return under their own name was missing. Their tracks are the most direct signal yet of where the next phase is heading.

The duo say the shift comes from a new studio, where they built their own vocal booth. In their words, that setup has transformed how they work, and it lets them write live with vocalists rather than piecing features together afterwards. That fits what you hear across these three tracks: more voices, more space, and a warmer palette than the club focused sound many fans remember.

A film trilogy about UK free party culture

The music comes with a three part film series celebrating the UK’s free party and sound system scene. Directed by Ryan Doubiago and produced by CANADA, it follows two free party crews across 24 hours, from setting up in the countryside through the night to dawn. The concept ties the release back to the grassroots side of British dance culture, a theme that has been active across the scene this year, as seen in our look at RÜFÜS DU SOL closing the biggest electronic tour in history and the wider push from artists to speak up for club culture.

Industry impact and what comes next

A new Bicep record is a meaningful moment for melodic house, electronica and live dance music, where the duo have long been a headline draw. The three tracks are streaming across the major platforms, and further details on a longer project have not been announced. That point is worth stating plainly: neither Ninja Tune nor the duo have confirmed an album so far.

What is confirmed is live. Bicep play London’s Royal Albert Hall on November 26, 2026, and are on the Snowbombing 2027 lineup in Mayrhofen next April, according to Dork. It also sits alongside a busy stretch for their peers, including Fred again.. and his GTA 6 tease.

Bicep new music: frequently asked questions

When did Bicep release Air, Lemonder and Viper?

The three tracks came out on September 25, 2026 on Ninja Tune.

Who features on the new Bicep tracks?

SOARR sings on “Air,” while “Viper” is a Bicep and Clark production with vocals from Saskia.

Is this a new Bicep album?

No. It is a three track release, and no new album has been announced. Their last full length album was Isles in 2021.

Where can I see Bicep live next?

Royal Albert Hall in London on November 26, 2026, and Snowbombing 2027 in Mayrhofen, Austria, in April.

Where can I listen?

The release is on all major streaming platforms, with details on the official Bicep site.

Sources: EDM.com, Stereogum, Dork, Bicep official site, Apple Music.