Iconic Y2K Movie Music Moments

From colour palettes to fashion styles to retro tech, the Y2K aesthetic is on the up. But what about the music that soundtracked it? Today, the…

Ranked: Alex G's Greatest Albums

"Alex G's not so sure he's the real thing. With ten acclaimed albums and an adoring cult fanbase, I'm…

Album of the Month - July 2025

Barry Can't Swim - Loner Ninja Tune Meticulously crafted emotive electronica, drawing on house, jazz and global sounds to create unparalleled moments of wonder.…

In Profile: Wet Leg

Feral energy only from the English five-piece. Wet Leg is so back. Formed in 2019 in an isle off the south coast of England by Rhian…

Ranked: Pavement's Greatest Albums

"Pavement are the only band in the world that can turn a mess this hot into a rapturous triumph. And boy did they." Through…

A Rough Guide To: UK Grassroots Music

"More than a building and a stage, it's something that's grown over years, and it's a feeling. It'…

Albums of the Year So Far 2025 | Rough Trade US

Six months. No skips. The year is only halfway over, and there's already so many great albums we could hardly choose. Check out our…

Albums of the Year So Far 2025 | Rough Trade UK

The music that hit and the music you missed. Welcome to our list celebrating some of the best music to hit the racks in the first…

On The Rise: Will Paquin

A DIY spark plug of happy havoc. On YouTube, the official audio video for LA via Boston artist Will Paquin's 2020 standalone single Chandelier…

Ranked: Oasis' Greatest Albums

"I challenge anyone in the crowd when Don't Look Back In Anger comes on not to get goosebumps as everyone compulsively throws their…

Miley Cyrus at Rough Trade Below: Gallery

Something Beautiful Black vinyl BUY NOW All photos by Toby Tenenbaum.…

On The Rise: Tyreek McDole

Innovative with a deep connection to jazz tradition. The voice of a new generation. On his highly anticipated debut album, jazz vocalist Tyreek McDole invites listeners…

Charli xcx's 20 Greatest Songs

"With pumping synths and pulsing bass, it introduced us to the unapologetic 360 party girl we would come to know better." The rise of…

Contemporary Music's LGBTQIA+ Icons

"To be queer, and to be a musician, are more often than not intertwined in a battle of identity and creative expression." Our celebration…

LGBTQ+ Albums We Love

Rough Trade NYC is excited to celebrate Pride Month! This Pride Month, we're celebrating influential LGBTQ+ albums that have deeply resonated with us. LGBTQ+…