On The Rise: The Sophs
Chaotic charm and creative chemistry. The Sophs frontman Ethan Ramon writes from the perspective of the worst version of himself, letting the music carry what real…
A Rough Guide To: Ambient Music
"The holy grail for a music fan, I think, is to hear music from another planet, which has not been influenced by us whatsoever. Or,…
Album of the Month - March 2026
Spoken-word poet, producer and truth-teller Joshua Idehen delivers a record which drives raw storytelling with rhythm and uplifting soundscapes. Joshua Idehen - I Know You’re…
Ranked: Fiona Apple's Greatest Albums
“This world is bullshit.” This was the oft-misquoted, controversial claim Fiona Apple made at the 1997 VMAs. “You shouldn’t model your life about what you…
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: Haylie Davis
A wandering heart with a West Coast glow. Raised in a small agricultural town outside of San Francisco and now rooted in Los Angeles, Haylie Davis…
Greatest Indie Love Songs
"Cameron Winter seeks to remind us that it's those inconveniences that make love so sweet in the end. After all, 'love will…
50 Years of Rough Trade: 1976-1985
"everyone put their heart and soul into it, hoping to change the world." Rough Trade was born into a decade of restless creativity, where…
Rough Trade Essential: '90s Dream Pop
Perfect for quiet nights and rainy mornings, dream pop is essential listening for the inward-looking. A strand of alternative rock defined by its atmospheric soundscape, it…
Record Store Day 2026 at Rough Trade
Everything you need to know about Record Store Day at Rough Trade... Record Store Day returns on Saturday 18th April, a cornerstone in the indie music…
Album of the Month - February 2026
Tyler Ballgame - For The First Time, Again Rough Trade Records Songs built around joy and heartbreak with a dusty soul feel, Tyler Ballgame steps out…
Rough Trade Essential: Iconic Album Covers
"Sometimes a simple creative photography trick paired with a band's creative vision can bring about an instantly recognisable classic of its genre and…
Ranked: Joni Mitchell's Greatest Albums
"Music and words have always been how we make sense of experiences. My travelogue’s chapters, and my family's, are punctuated and articulated…
On The Rise: Girl Group
"We were pissed off at not being included when the boys went to the studio." Meet the Liverpool-based indie-pop outfit challenging tired narratives.…
On The Rise: The Itch
Pop with a pulse and purpose. London alt-pop duo The Itch understand that euphoria and discontent can share the same sonic space. Simon Tyrie and Georgia…