Album of the Month - April 2026
Deary - Birding Bella Union A confident and defining moment for their musical identity, Deary unfold an inspiring debut which speaks to a lineage of classic…
Ranked: Paul McCartney's Greatest Albums
"I had to go deeper and, as I began to power through the albums, I started to wonder – did Paul McCartney peak after the Beatles?…
Rough Trade Essential: Post-Punk
"We were not aware that punk was going to happen. We were aware that what we wanted to do was commit some act of violence…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Dolly Parton's 20 Greatest Songs
"So to all the fools out there who never took her seriously, 'this dumb blonde ain’t nobody’s fool'. Remember, Dolly always…