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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…

News

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…

On The Rise UK

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…

Rough Trade Turns 50

Rough Trade announces 50th anniversary plans for 2026, including Limited Edition vinyl releases, Rough Trade Club: Essential, a new year-long vinyl subscription and Exclusive live events.…

Books

In Conversation with Budgie

"I always likened joining a band, to joining the circus, or a funfair. All involve travel (running away?), and finding your people (who don’t…

Rough Guides

A Rough Guide To: The Best Gift Ideas for Vinyl Lovers

Vinyl record sales have been on the rise for the last 15 years, even overtaking CD sales. A combination of OG collectors adding to their stash…

News

Record Store Day: Black Friday 2025

Save the date - Friday 28th November. Browse special Limited Edition Record Store Day Black Friday vinyl exclusives from Chappell Roan, Olivia Dean, Gang of Four,…

Rough Trade Merch: Autumn 2025 Lookbook

From gig to street to sofa. Rough Trade’s core merch range is built on quality and longevity, using durable fabrics and considered fits that hold…

Ranked

Ranked: Fontaines D.C.'s Greatest Albums

"That all that excitement, untamed talent and restless artistry could converge and unfold in a space built for collective devotion felt like poetry in motion.…

On The Rise UK

On The Rise: The Belair Lip Bombs

No skips indie rock brilliance. Maisie Everett, Mike Bradvica, Jimmy Droughton and Daniel "Dev" Devlin are Melbourne's The Belair Lip Bombs. Over…