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BIG SPECIAL: "We never set out to be the next Robbie Williams"

From the Black Country to the world stage, BIG SPECIAL’s debut album ‘POSTINDUSTRIAL HOMETOWN BLUES’ is a raw and honest reflection of the band’s journey and the universality of working-class struggles.

May 16, 2024 • 9:00 AM

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BIG SPECIAL have returned with ‘ONLY FREE WHEN SLEEPING’ and news of new EP ‘O’JOY!’

Big Special have dropped their new single 'SLUGLIFE'

Big Special have unveiled their new single 'DRAGGED UP A HILL (and thrown down the other side)'

Big Special address political turmoil with their new single 'Plaintive Native'

BIG SPECIAL: Making noise, making sense and making it up as they go

Big Special are going to play a Dot To Dot warm-up show in London

Are You Listening? Festival has confirmed the Friday warmup for 2025's event

Big Special have released a deluxe version of their debut album 'Postindustrial Hometown Blues'

Are You Listening? Festival is back for 2025, with Sprints, BIG SPECIAL and more

jasmine.4.t, BIG SPECIAL and Master Peace are among 160 new artists added to SXSW 2025

Big Special and John Grant have a big moan on their new collaborative single, 'Stay Down, Lazarus'

BIG SPECIAL: "We never set out to be the next Robbie Williams"

BIG SPECIAL's new video for 'BLACK DOG / WHITE HORSE' stars Game of Thrones and Star Wars actor Kate Dickie

BIG SPECIAL have released a new cut from their upcoming debut album - check out 'BLACK DOG / WHITE HORSE'

BIG SPECIAL have released a new cut from their upcoming debut album - check out 'BUTCHER'S BIN'

BIG SPECIAL have announced their debut album, 'POSTINDUSTRIAL HOMETOWN BLUES'

Big Special have shared their new single 'TREES'

Big Special are going to play a one-off hometown show for homelessness fund Change Into Action

2000trees 2023 previews: Big Special