On The Rise: Coach Party
Blood, sweat and guts. The real party's about to start and we're supergluing ourselves to the guest list. Ask Coach Party to describe themselves in 5…
On The Rise: Anjimile
True craft. Authentic and vital song making from an expanding creative spirit. What don’t kill you almost killed you What don’t fill you pains…
The Best Gift Ideas for Vinyl Lovers
Vinyl record sales have been on the rise for the last 15 years, even overtaking CD sales in 2022. A combination of OG collectors adding to…
Queens of the Stone Age's 20 Greatest Songs
"While tidying the CD racks I came across a CD I had never seen before. Queens Of The Stone Age. The Kozik-style cover took me at…
Wide Awake Festival: Grassroots, Growth and Positive Governance
"When you're struggling financially it can be impossible to even conceive the idea that a career in music is even a possibility for you, let alone…
On The Rise: THALA
A poignant prelude to indie eminence. Listening to the work of Berlin-born artist THALA is to truly escape. Following her lo-fi beginnings explored on debut album…
Record Store Day UK 2023
Everything you need to know about Record Store Day at Rough Trade... We're back to do it all over again in 2023, one of the best…
Record Store Day 2023 Exclusive: Rough Trade x Signature Brew Bespoke Beer
"...a classic helles style lager with a cheeky hefeweizen twist." Following our recent partnership with North London beer connoisseurs Signature Brew, we've stirred up something pretty…
Rough Trade x Signature Brew
Brewed with music. We are thrilled to announce our brand new partnership with London-based brewers Signature Brew - now serving in store! Founded in 2011, Signature…
Can You Recycle Vinyl Records?
For decades, vinyl enjoyed its reign as the most popular way to listen to music. But with the emergence of CDs and then digital media, it…