BIG SPECIAL unveil their latest single ‘BLACK DOG / WHITE HORSE’ from their highly anticipated debut album POSTINDUSTRIAL HOMETOWN BLUES, set to release on May 10th via SO Recordings. Lead vocalist Joe Hicklin’s emotive delivery navigates themes of fear, redemption, and the complexities of mental health struggles. The album, a poignant exploration of depression and the contemporary working-class experience in England, offers a candid portrayal of personal and societal challenges.
Preceding the release, ‘BLACK DOG / WHITE HORSE’ captures the essence of BIG SPECIAL’s brooding and contemplative sound, showcasing their ability to craft introspective narratives with raw emotion and sincerity. The track serves as a testament to the band’s commitment to authenticity and vulnerability in their music, resonating with listeners on a deep and personal level.
Accompanying the single release, BIG SPECIAL announces an extensive 2024 tour across the UK and Europe, promising electrifying performances that capture the essence of a generation grappling with frustration and hope in equal measure. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience BIG SPECIAL live, we caught them recently supporting Sleaford Mods in Bristol and it cemented in our minds that they are ones to watch!
You can catch BIG SPECIAL at the following shows:
03 Apr – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff, UK (DIY Now & Next tour)
04 Apr – Bullingdon, Oxford, UK (DIY Now & Next tour)
05 Apr – Yellow Arch Studio, Sheffield, UK (DIY Now & Next tour) – SOLD OUT
06 Apr – Green Door Store, Brighton, UK (DIY Now & Next tour) – SOLD OUT
07 Apr – Joiners, Southampton, UK (DIY Now & Next tour)
12 Apr – New Century Hall, Manchester, UK (supp. Antony Szmierek)
13 Apr – Lafayette, London, UK (supp. Antony Szmierek)
07 May – District, Liverpool, UK
08 May – The Key Club, Leeds, UK
09 May – XOYO, Birmingham, UK
10 May – King Tuts, Glasgow, UK
12 May – Strange Brew, Bristol, UK
16 May – Jazz Café, London, UK – SOLD OUT
17 May – Horatio’s, Brighton, UK (The Great Escape 2024)
18 May – Deaf Institute, Manchester, UK
20 May – Kasbah Club, Limerick, Ireland
21 May – Workman’s Cellar, Dublin, Ireland
22 May – Ulster Sports Bar, Belfast, Norther Ireland
24 May – Netherlands, Den Haag, Zwarte Ruiter (Sniester Festival)
26 May – Bearded Theory Festival, Derbyshire, UK
27 May – Paradiso Upstairs, Amsterdam, Netherlands
28 May – Effenaar, Eindhoven, Netherlands
30 May – Block Party Festival, Paris, France
31 May – Vestrock, Hulst, Netherlands
01 Jun – Dauwpop Festival, Hellendoorn, Netherlands
26 Jul – Low Festival, Benidorm, Spain
28 Jul – Latitude Festival, Suffolk, UK
15 – 18 Aug – Green Man Festival, Bannau Brycheiniog, UK
23 Aug – Reading Festival, Reading, UK
24 Aug – Leeds Festival, Leeds, UK
29 Aug – 01 Sep – End Of The Road Festival, Dorset, UK
30 Nov – O2 Forum, Kentish Town, London, UK
BIG SPECIAL’s latest single ‘BLACK DOG / WHITE HORSE’ and stay tuned for the release of their debut album POSTINDUSTRIAL HOMETOWN BLUES on May 10th.
