Bicep
Matt McBriar of Bicep treated for ‘large and pretty rare’ brain tumour
Acclaimed Northern Irish dance music producer says he has had operation on craniopharyngioma tumour and is in recovery
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
13, Aug, 2024 @3:27 PM
Reading and Leeds festival review – Billie Eilish and the Killers thrill at bucket-hatted blowout
The post-GCSE audience is suitably boisterous at a festival that is keeping its remit admirably broad, from Foals’ intense rock to Bicep’s beautiful techno
Dave Simpson
28, Aug, 2023 @12:56 PM
Andy Ferguson of Bicep’s listening diary: ‘I tend to let the algorithm start me off down a little wormhole’
One half of the electronic duo takes us through a weekend’s discoveries, from the Latin American music on Huey Morgan’s 6 Music show to the eclectic soundtracks of Adam Curtis films
As told to Safi Bugel
14, Oct, 2022 @1:12 PM
Sunday at Glastonbury: Kendrick Lamar, Diana Ross and Jack White – as it happened
The US rap star headlined the main stage on the last night of the festival, while Pet Shop Boys, Charli XCX, Jarvis Cocker and a host more brought the festival to a close
Keza MacDonald (now), Ben Beaumont-Thomas, Gwilym Mumford and Laura Snapes (earlier)
26, Jun, 2022 @11:49 PM
Parklife festival review – proof that Manchester is still mad fer it
A young crowd – who could make even twentysomethings feel fossilised – gleefully accepted their city’s rave mantle, losing it to Megan Thee Stallion, Bicep and more
Kemi Alemoru
13, Sep, 2021 @4:23 PM
Bicep: Live Global Stream II review – 90 minutes of pure throwback pleasure
The duo transmit a steady stream of rapturous, 21st-century rave nostalgia and retina-burning visuals into living rooms around the world
Kitty Empire
06, Mar, 2021 @2:00 PM
Bicep: Isles review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
The Northern Irish producers kick over the dinner-party table with an album that matches the scope and ambition of 90s dance artists
Alexis Petridis
21, Jan, 2021 @11:08 AM
From Glastonbury to Bluedot: 10 of the best festivals for summer 2021
Though live music is cancelled for the coming months, next year is shaping up to be a bumper season
Ammar Kalia
03, Jul, 2020 @8:00 AM
Living-room disco: five of the best dance music mixes
Laser-cut minimal techno, chirruping speed garage – here is how you can make the most of our dancefloor-free moment
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
15, May, 2020 @8:00 AM
The Mercury music prize has lost its way – here’s how to fix it
The ‘token’ jazz, folk and avant garde nominees for the UK’s most prestigious music prize are the ones who stand to gain the most from it – but they are being ignored
Jude Rogers
14, Sep, 2018 @7:00 AM
Unfettered Irish dance to a brand new tune
Wave of liberalism inspires electro scene that is now conquering Britain’s dancefloors
Tess Reidy
02, Sep, 2018 @5:00 AM
Bestival review – glitter, greatest hits and Instagram-friendly singalongs
Grace Jones, MIA and Chaka Khan build up the crowd’s energy, but baffling scheduling threatens to dissipate it
Hannah J Davies
06, Aug, 2018 @11:19 AM
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