On The Rise: No Windows
A coming-of-age chapter immortalised in affecting sonic collaboration. No Windows, the Edinburgh-based duo of multi-instrumentalist Morgan Morris and vocalist Verity Slangen, craft a distinct blend of…
Rough Trade Hi Altitude: The World's First Trans-Continental In-Flight Record Store
In an exciting and innovative move, Rough Trade is partnering with leading airlines to launch groundbreaking initiative Rough Trade Hi Altitude. The new partnership aims to…
On The Rise: Great Grandpa
A band of friends reunited, to make an album that almost didn't happen. After making music together for a decade, Great Grandpa was put…
Ranked: Sufjan Stevens' Greatest Albums
"Sufjan can seemingly produce intimate moments at the drop of a hat, reducing anyone to a mushy heap. It’s that moment in a basement…
Record Store Day UK 2025
Live music from Panchiko, Sam Akpro, Fiona-Lee, The Limiñanas, Gigi Gold, Cruush, Krooked Tongue and many more! Everything you need to know about Record Store Day…
On The Rise: Annahstasia
An emotional space-shaping voice of striking organic proportions. Hitting play on LA-based artist Annahstasia's record, you are immediately struck by the deeply spirited and…
Spring Equinox Books and Music
'When we lose our connection to nature We lose our spirit, our humanity, our sense of self' - Cassandra Jenkins, Hard Drive It’s…
On The Rise: lavender
Two worlds collide: a multi-sensory spectacle of boundless creative energies. Oskar Rice (producer/beatmaker) and Adam Jackson (instrumentalist/vocalist) are lavender, a London-based musical project born…
Ranked: Kendrick Lamar's Greatest Albums
"[Kendrick Lamar] has gone above and beyond expectation, redefining the power of the long-player." A defining hip-hop artist of his generation, Kendrick Lamar has…
On The Rise: Léa Sen
Innovative pop experimentalist with an alluring artistic soul. You may be familiar with French singer, songwriter and producer Léa Sen as an artist whose collaborative endeavours…
Album of the Month - March 2025
HotWax - Hot Shock Marathon Artists A combustive blend of grunge, punk and alt-rock with a powerhouse rhythm section for high octane performance. HotWax - Hot…
Rough Trade Essential: Women in Music
On International Women's Day, we join our community in celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women by highlighting favourite Rough Trade…
On The Rise: MRCY
Emotional depth meets experimental sounds. British psychedelic soul duo MRCY are a musical project bridging the gap between past and present with their particular and brilliant…
On The Rise: Jensen McRae
A timeless indie folk storyteller who will steal your literary-laced musical heart. Jensen McRae is a master at weaving vivid imagery and sharp social commentary into…
Rough Trade Essential: Breakup Albums
"Whether you are in the anti-Valentine's camp, happy in love or just enjoy a safe place to sob, high emotions make for hit…