Rough Trade Essential: Jazz
"Jazz is the big brother of Revolution. Revolution follows it around." Miles Davis Originating in New Orleans' African-American communities in the late 1800s,…
A Rough Guide To: A Celebration of Liverpool's Music Venues
"The Scene Here: Liverpool print is a vital piece of research and graphic ingenuity that documents the labyrinthine nature of the city’s musical developments.…
Liverpool in 20 Songs
"Few songs give you the option to feel that deeply in the first instance, but The Killing Moon gives you that sized canvas to project…
Ranked: Bon Iver's Greatest Albums
"It’s actually hard to believe that a track as bright and optimistic as Everything is Peaceful Love was written by the same man who…
Album of the Month - April 2025
Miki Berenyi Trio - Tripla Bella Union An uplifting collection of heart-bursting electronica and dream pop, deeply personal and driven by DIY spirit. Miki Berenyi Trio…
Ranked: Sufjan Stevens' Greatest Albums
"Sufjan can seemingly produce intimate moments at the drop of a hat, reducing anyone to a mushy heap. It’s that moment in a basement…
Spring Equinox Books and Music
'When we lose our connection to nature We lose our spirit, our humanity, our sense of self' - Cassandra Jenkins, Hard Drive It’s…
Ranked: Kendrick Lamar's Greatest Albums
"[Kendrick Lamar] has gone above and beyond expectation, redefining the power of the long-player." A defining hip-hop artist of his generation, Kendrick Lamar has…
Album of the Month - March 2025
HotWax - Hot Shock Marathon Artists A combustive blend of grunge, punk and alt-rock with a powerhouse rhythm section for high octane performance. HotWax - Hot…
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…