BIG SPECIAL are back with new single, “Dragged Up A Hill (and thrown down the other side),” the track is now available via SO Recordings. Vocalist Joe Hicklin on the song: “a song written a while ago that we picked back out of our dusty drawer, about the old labouring days and the feeling of getting nowhere in love and work, despite all the graft.” Adding a disclaimer, “Don’t listen when drunk.”

The Birmingham, UK duo recently wrapped a European tour and collaborated with Sleaford Mods on the “The Good Life,” appearing alongside Game Of Thrones/Star Wars actress Gwendoline Christie in a captivating one shot video. They will head out on select North American dates kicking off December 1, largely supporting Public Service Broadcasting.

Built on a lifelong friendship, BIG SPECIAL ground their music in honesty, dark humor and a clear sense of purpose. Their connection remains central as their sound continues to grow, reflecting on the balance of ambition and emotional truth that defines their work.

BIG SPECIAL 2026 Tour Dates

12/01 – Seattle, WA @ The Neptune Theatre ^
12/03 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore ^
12/04 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent ^
12/07 – Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge
12/08 – Boston, MA @ The Rockwell
12/09 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza ^
12/11 – Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall ^
02/13 – Norwich, UK @ Waterfront
02/14 – Nottingham, UK @ Rescue Rooms
02/15 – Newcastle, UK @ Digital
02/18 – Leeds, UK @ University Stylus
02/19 – Glasgow, UK @ SWG3 Warehouse
02/20 – Manchester, UK @ New Century Hall
02/21 – Birmingham, UK @ O2 Institute
02/24 – Bristol, UK @ Electric Bristol
02/25 – Southampton, UK @ The 1865
02/27 – London, UK @ Roundhouse
03/06 – Dublin, UK @ The Workman’s Club
03/07 – Belfast, UK @ Ulster Sports Club

^ supporting Public Service Broadcasting

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