Big Special are a musical duo from the Black Country in the English West Midlands, consisting of vocalist Joe Hicklin and drummer Callum Moloney.

After signing with SO Recordings, in May 2023 they released "Shithouse", which had previously appeared on their second EP Black Country Gothic (2022).

In October 2024, they released a single, "Stay Down, Lazarus", a collaboration with John Grant.

Following their debut, the duo continued to perform at various venues before releasing their sophomore album, National Average, on 4 July 2025