Who are Bicep?

Bicep is an electronic music duo from Belfast, Northern Ireland consisting of Andy Ferguson and Matt McBriar. They have been producing music since 2009 and released their debut album in 2017. Their signature sound is a mix of house, techno, and disco elements, often accompanied by dreamy and melodic synth lines.

Career Beginnings

Ferguson and McBriar first met as teenagers in Belfast, where they bonded over a shared love of electronic music. After attending university together in Manchester, they moved back to Belfast in 2009 to focus on their own production. Over the next few years, they steadily built up a fan base with their unique blend of house, techno, and disco styles.

Breakthrough with Debut Album

In 2017, Bicep released their self-titled debut album to critical acclaim. The album featured a number of collaborations with other artists such as Joe Goddard, Leon Vynehall, Four Tet, and Nina Kraviz. The album earned them a nomination for the Mercury Prize and helped to establish them as one of the UK’s top electronic acts.

Collaborations and Future Projects

Since releasing their debut album, Bicep have gone on to collaborate and produce remixes for a variety of artists including Caribou and LCD Soundsystem. They have also been involved in a number of tours across the UK and Europe. In 2019 they released their second studio album ‘Isles’ which further cemented their reputation as innovators in the electronic music scene.