Bicep release new single 'CHROMA 004 ROLA' from their upcoming CHROMA project

Belfast electronic duo Bicep have today unveiled a shimmering new single from their upcoming CHROMA project - which comprises a record label, a series of curated events, a brand new and constantly evolving Bicep AV/DJ show and a unique visual identity created in collaboration with David Rudnick and his Terrain studio in Belgium.

'ROLA' is another statement track from the duo: stripped-back and raw, with a distinct UK flavour, it was written, quite literally, with the dancefloor in mind as the opening track for thier epic CHROMA takeover of London's mammoth Drumsheds venue at the end of 2023. The single also recieved a first play from Zane Lowe on Apple Music's New Music Daily Radio upon release today.

“We wanted something dark and heavy to play as our first tune, as a stark departure from the Live show,” explain Bicep. “It's exactly what we're wanting to achieve with CHROMA, a track written for the dancefloor with a specific idea in mind. It's a chance for us to stretch our legs outside a traditional album cycle and focus purely on music for us djing. It feels really refreshing for us to write music and play it out that same week. It's been really fun for us to let people hear a bit of a tougher sound from us.”

Despite its genesis in the middle of a stormy December in London, 'ROLA' is a track that has just as much impact on a warm summer night or - as evidenced by their recent standout Coachella performances - a peak-time festival stage, and comes as the pair gear up for a double-slot at this year's Glastonbury, where they will bring both their 'Bicep presents CHROMA' AV/DJ show, which headlines the IICON stage on the Thursday night, and a world exclusive performance under the alias DOVE on the Levels stage.

It’s the latest in a run of new music set for release on CHROMA throughout 2024, with the duo also hosting a number of ‘Bicep Present CHROMA’ takeovers, at London’s Finsbury Park and Brighton Beach next month, with lineups carefully curated by Bicep themselves.