Mark your calendars for an avant-garde musical experience as BIG SPECIAL gears up to release their groundbreaking album, ‘POSTINDUSTRIAL HOMETOWN BLUES’ on the 10th of May with SO Recordings. Paving its way to your auditory senses, the album promises a full-bodied exploration into the essence of life, struggle, and resilience in the modern era. But before the full album unfurls, they’ve given us a taste with the lead single, ‘DUST OFF / START AGAIN’, complete with an evocative video that speaks volumes.
Lead singer Joe Hicklin delivers a punchy and poignant description of their lead single: “’DUST OFF / START AGAIN’ is more than just music; it’s a cultural statement that hits hard with its authentic narrative on class, societal injustice, and mental health. Hicklin paints a picture of a world where the ‘common man’ is both neglected and expected to shoulder an unreasonable burden without reprieve.”
BIG SPECIAL’s musical narrative doesn’t just stop at portraying the bleak realities. They journey through the multifaceted nature of depression and the sometimes darkly comical side of societal despair. With unstoppable momentum, their album rolls out track after track, each a unique piece in the mosaic depicting the journey through life’s rocky terrain.
Discover the unabridged depth of each track as they unfold stories that resonate with many, a reflection of a generation that questions, hopes, and seeks solidarity in shared struggles. Immerse yourself in Hicklin’s raw honesty and the band’s hauntingly beautiful arrangements as you navigate through the blues of a postindustrial hometown illuminated by the sparks of love and hope.
While we wait in anticipation for the release, grab a glimpse of what’s to come in their new visual representation of ‘DUST OFF / START AGAIN’. With Hicklin’s voice as the guiding force, BIG SPECIAL is ready to take the stage by storm and ignite a dialogue through their powerful and evocative music. Stay tuned, and dive into the gritty expanse of ‘POSTINDUSTRIAL HOMETOWN BLUES’.
