Grab the new issue and read interviews with Cardinals and BIG SPECIAL, catch DEADLETTER in The Buzz Feed, and find reviews of albums by BIG SPECIAL, The Lemon Twigs, Les Savy Fav and diiv!

It’s a massive 9/10 from THE LINE of BEST FIT for BIG SPECIAL’s debut album. Out tomorrow via SO Recordings!

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Ahead of their debut album release, we spoke to Birmingham’s #BigSpecial about their unique perspective on the Black Country's legacy, the political undertones of their music, and life as working-class musicians.

Read the full interview 👇
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OUI, LSF is out tomorrow on FRENCHKISS RECORDS!

Thanks to Rob Mair for the great feature at Upset and to Stephen Ackroyd for the excellent work with the cover.

For Rock Sound, I spoke to certified legend Tim Harrington about life, growth, and all things Les Savy Fav, ahead of their first album in fourteen years: rocksound.tv/features/inter…

Our festival season kicks off this weekend in Luxembourg at Out Of The Crowd Festival . So excited to visit so many beautiful places. Bring on the sun. X

BIG SPECIAL interview: “working-class creatives aren’t wanted in this country. Loyal factory workers are wanted.”
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We're excited to announce a special compilation of debuts, demos and rarities to celebrate 10 Years and Fifty Issues of So Young 🥂

Out June 13th and exclusively available to pre order via Rough Trade now!

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REVIEW: BIG SPECIAL's vital debut album 'Post Industrial Blues' is urgent, fresh, and - at times - laugh out loud funny...

Julia Mason reviews -

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Following the release of their new 'Point Nemo' EP, No Windows sat down to run So Young Magazine through their favourite album art:

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EP out now via Fat Possum Records.

SLEEVES: Edinburgh's No Windows share their favourite record sleeves & tell us about the cover of their new EP 'Point Nemo' which is out now via Fat Possum Records.
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.Hundred Reasons will celebrate next year's 25th anniversary of their first show with their biggest London headliner yet.

On 7th May 2025 they play Royal Albert Hall with Rival Schools in support, tickets going on sale next Tuesday, 14th May at 10am.

Something special on its way 👀

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A heady dose of heart and reality. BIG SPECIAL pack in punk, blues, and soul on a full-bodied debut that works to say: 'Feeling fucked? Keep going. We see you'

Thoughts on the huge debut ‘Post Industrial Hometown Blues’ for NME

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.BIG SPECIAL pack in punk, blues, and soul on a full-bodied debut that works to say: 'Feeling fucked? Keep going. We see you'

Read the ⭐⭐⭐⭐ NME review nme.com/reviews/album/…

Featuring the debut single ‘It’s Supposed To Hurt’ from houseofprotection ⬇️