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…
On The Rise: girlpuppy
A commanding emerging talent ushering in a powerful and free-flowing era of indie rock. In December of 2024 Becca Harvey, known professionally as girlpuppy, signed to…
Ranked: Sharon Van Etten's Greatest Albums
"These are songs born of heartbreak and anger that act as a kind of imperfectly perfect healing-aid, through inspection of small detail and the things…
On The Rise: Uwade
An unmissable resonant listening experience. With influences from Virgil to Julian Casablancas, Nigerian-born, North Carolina-raised Uwade is a storied yet beautifully fresh presence in the singer-songwriter…
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…
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…
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 Conversation with Will Hodgkinson, author of Street-Level Superstar
“I can't imagine Bruce Springsteen telling you about how he prefers to wee in the open rather than in a urinal. It's…
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…