20 Greatest Debut Albums of the 2020s (So Far)
The debut album. A career-affirming moment for an artist to establish both their sound and their audience. Whether a slow build-up over drip-fed singles or a…
On The Rise: John Glacier
A rising dexterous force in experimental music. London-based rapper, poet and producer John Glacier creates boundary-pushing blended musical styles that, partnered with her personal and rawly…
Bob Dylan's 20 Greatest Songs
"...the single greatest song of all time. I mean it’s July 1965 and this comes on the radio?! Game over." The best ever…
Album of the Month - January 2025
Lambrini Girls - Who Let The Dogs Out City Slang Fun and fearless noise-rock making anarchic waves. Embrace the chaos of Lambrini Girls' feverish sound,…
Label Focus: Transgressive Records
"In our continued age of what's called 'consolidation', where monopolies grow larger by conglomerates, and culture is threatened on a local…
2024 Roundup: Bestsellers and Hot Tips for 2025
Britpop royalty, new rap pioneers, indie sleaze titans and punk's hottest new duo. We round up the biggest releases of the past year and…
2024 Tone-Setters: The Most Stylish Musicians of the Year
"Tank tops, knee-high boots, daringly short skirts, lip gloss and square-rimmed shades were staples in the wardrobe of any Brat party girl, while 20-something men…
Favorite Events of 2024
From kicking off the year with a Green Day performance to hosting our third annual iNDIEPLAZA festival plus a Brat signing with Charli XCX in the…
Shop Talk: Misogyny in Music
In November this year, Rough Trade, in collaboration with Marshall Group, hosted an evening of discussion focused on a topic that has increasingly captured the attention…
A Rough Guide To: Limited Edition Vinyl
What makes a vinyl variant truly valuable? Who knows what gold could be hiding on your shelves? It’s no secret that vinyl has had a…
Staff Picks of the Year 2024 | Rough Trade US
What better way to end the year than with a couple words from our lovely staff? From the warehouse to the shop, our staff take us…
The Best Songs of 2024
"It’s a song that warps and folds the space-time continuum of rock n’ roll, sounding effortlessly familiar, as though you’ve been singing that…
In Profile: The Fluid
The Fluid are arguably the great unsung band from the fertile underground rock scene of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. The Denver five-piece fused the…
Album of the Month - December 2024
White Denim - 12 Bella Union A gorgeous microcosm of hazy, crunchy rock with sun-kissed psychedelic undertones and extra production touches reignite the fire around the…
Compilations and Reissues of the Year 2024 | Rough Trade US
Discover the best compilations and reissues of 2024, featuring expertly curated collections and remastered classics. 2024 has been another year of inspiring curation, from the revival…