Emily

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In Profile

In Profile: Why Mega Bog Matters

Real deal outsider pop music. Rough Trade Head Buyer David Perry examines the most recent work of American songwriter Erin Elizabeth Birgy, who composes under the…

In Profile

Beautiful Collision: Music and Skateboarding

"...skating and music have always just made sense together because they seem to share so much of the same DNA." Author and former Rough…

On The Rise UK

On The Rise: HotWax

Let HotWax's punk, grunge and alt-rock cocktail be the fierce nightcap to rejuvenate primal vigour. Hailing from Hastings, Tallulah Sim-Savage (vocals and guitar) and…

On The Rise UK

On The Rise: Lathe of Heaven

An exquisite sonic continuum. These paths towards banal glory All beauty is momentary Formed in Brooklyn, NYC in 2021, Lathe of Heaven is a band built…

News

Rough Trade Expands to Europe

Rough Trade to open a warehouse and store in Berlin, DE. We are excited to share news of our expansion into Europe, inclusive of a dedicated…

UK Partners

Rough Trade x Slam City Skates

"...the two worlds and the two shops will forever be intertwined for me, and are such important places for so many people, culturally" Alexis…

In Profile

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? Fear not,…

Ranked

The War On Drugs' 20 Greatest Songs

"Do you ever hear a song the same way twice? The War On Drugs' sprawling canon has me asking myself this a heck of…

On The Rise UK

On The Rise: Zooey Celeste

Brooklyn via Sunset Beach and the power of transformation that knows no bounds. Brand new ATO Records signee Zooey Celeste heralds from sunny South CA and…

Rough Guides

A Rough Guide To: Vinyl Cleaning, Restoration and Storage

Part of any record collector’s routine involves maintaining and restoring old vinyl. Over time, vinyl material can wear and tear, leading to the loss of…