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CHROMA 000 Special Edition Case

‘CHROMA 000’ is the culmination of two years of legendary dancefloor duo Bicep’s CHROMA project, a cross-disciplinary and evolving DJ/AV project with a unique visual identity, in collaboration with iconic designer David Rudnick (of Terrain studio) and longtime collaborator of BICEPLIVE shows, Zak Norman.

Encompassing the phenomenal CHROMA A/V DJ shows and the CHROMA label, the project spawned a series of incredible underground focused tracks, exploring a wider array of genres ‘from Acid to Alkaline’, featuring collaborations with artists such as Benjamin Damage, under their B.D.B moniker, Hammer, ELIZA and Kehina, as well as the introduction of their DOVE moniker.

These releases have been compiled onto a bespoke Special Edition Case, featuring alternate versions of two fan favourites,‘TANGZ II’ and ‘A.L.O.E II’.

Two 140g black vinyl LPs in separate bespoke ‘Terrain 6’ hypercolour printed sleeves plus a 12” neon acrylic sheet with laser etching (one of four different colours, selected at random, one sheet per product), housed in a translucent brown Mylar wrap sleeve, Pantone screenprinted.

TRACK LISTING

1. BICEP – CHROMA 001 HELIUM
2. B.D.B – CHROMA 002 L.A.V.A
3. DOVE – CHROMA 003 Bi83
4. BICEP – CHROMA 004 ROLA
5. B.D.B – CHROMA 005 A.L.O.E
6. BICEP & HAMMER – CHROMA 007 STEALL
7. BICEP & ELIZA – CHROMA 008 TANGZ
8. DOVE & KEHINA – CHROMA 009 KR36
9. BICEP – CHROMA 010 BRILLO
10. B.D.B – CHROMA 011 A.L.O.E II
11. BICEP & ELIZA – CHROMA 012 TANGZ II

After two years of studio development, sample searching and production upgrades, Belfast-born, London-based duo Bicep (Matt McBriar and Andy Ferguson) drop hotly anticipated second album, “Isles”. On the title, 'We have strong mixed emotions, connected to growing up on an island, wanting to leave, wanting to return'. 

From their early days living and clubbing in Belfast, to their move to London over a decade ago, the breadth of music they’ve been exposed to during this time informs “Isles’” massive sonic palette. Both cite the joy of discovering Hindi vocals overheard from distant rooftops, snatches of Bulgarian choirs drifting from passing cars, hitting Shazam in a kebab house in the vain hopes of identifying a Turkish pop song.

Lead single "Apricots" encapsulates these disparate influences perfectly. Sampling traditional Malawian singers - recorded by ethnomusicologist Hugh Tracey in 1958 and released via the label Beating Heart, whose profits go towards supporting the ongoing music conservation work of the International Library of African Music; and a 1950’s performance by The Bulgarian State Radio & Television Female Vocal Choir, steeped in a shimmering bath of warm synths, its spare percussion and arresting vocals bring the big room chills of 90s rave, while still evoking something lost or forlorn. The accompanying video is directed by Mark Jenkin, who recently took home a 2020 BAFTA for Outstanding Debut by a British Director for his 2019 film Bait.




STAFF COMMENTS

Patrick says: Flexing relentless muscle since those youthful days on the blog scene, Bicep bring us their second LP, blending their love of jacking house, proper techno and pumping italo with fragments of UK club history and the cultural diversity of their London bass. The ideal soundtrack to your living room lockdown disco.

TRACK LISTING

1. Atlas
2. Cazenove
3. Apricots
4. Saku (feat. Clara La San)
5. Lido
6. X (feat. Clara La San)
7. Rever (feat. Julia Kent)
8. Sundial
9. Fir
10. Hawk (feat. Machìna)

Bicep

Meli (II)

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Off the back of their critically acclaimed Sophomore album "Isles", Bicep release a limited edition white label of the track Meli (II) - a storming 4x4 heater that has been a highlight of their recent live shows

TRACK LISTING

A1. Meli (II)

Bicep

Bicep

Bicep - the Belfast-born, London-based duo of Matt McBriar and Andy Ferguson are mainstays in the current dance music climate. Fresh off the back of groundbreaking live performances across the globe (notably Dekmantel but also here at MCR's Parklife) they now present their debut album - as it its taken them this long! First coming onto our radar in 2010, the pair have come a long way since the initial 'NY house revival' that set their careers alight after running a tastemaking blog - Feel My Bicep. The perfect summation of the duo’s career to date - "Bicep" is a sonic tour of their history touching the cornerstones of underground club culture. Matt and Andy have pulled off the rarest of feats, to make a singularly unique electronic record founded on the blueprint of classic house, techno, electro and Italo disco, but flipped and morphed into a fresh design bearing the unique Bicep sonic signature. It’s a perfectly succinct album: loose, raw and energetic enough for the dancefloor, yet refined, artfully composed and contemplative enough for home listening.



TRACK LISTING

1. Orca
2 .Glue
3. Kites
4. Vespa
5. Ayaya
6. Spring
7. Drift
8. Opal
9. Rain
10. Ayr
11. Vale
12. Aura


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