Label Focus: Transgressive Records
"In our continued age of what's called 'consolidation', where monopolies grow larger by conglomerates, and culture is threatened on a local…
2024 Roundup: Bestsellers and Hot Tips for 2025
Britpop royalty, new rap pioneers, indie sleaze titans and punk's hottest new duo. We round up the biggest releases of the past year and…
2024 Tone-Setters: The Most Stylish Musicians of the Year
"Tank tops, knee-high boots, daringly short skirts, lip gloss and square-rimmed shades were staples in the wardrobe of any Brat party girl, while 20-something men…
A Rough Guide To: Limited Edition Vinyl
What makes a vinyl variant truly valuable? Who knows what gold could be hiding on your shelves? It’s no secret that vinyl has had a…
Album of the Month - December 2024
White Denim - 12 Bella Union A gorgeous microcosm of hazy, crunchy rock with sun-kissed psychedelic undertones and extra production touches reignite the fire around the…
Compilations and Reissues of the Year 2024 | Rough Trade UK
"What a buzz for a lifelong music fan who failed as both a teenage DJ and a punk musician. Fifty years on I still listen…
Nottingham in 20 Songs
"I've often got the impression that people aren't aware that Nottingham (and more specifically my home town of Beeston) can claim…
Albums of the Year 2024 | Rough Trade UK
"[Rough Trade's] Album of the Year not only celebrates the collaborative and innovative artistic achievement found within it, but rightfully acknowledges the sonic…
In Conversation with Ben Long, Brother to SOPHIE
"The new album and the remix album are great examples of how beautifully SOPHIE created cohesion while constantly surprising...It's a combination of…
Books of the Year 2024 | Rough Trade UK
"Our Book of the Year changes how we think about music memoirs, how they are structured and what they tell us...It tells us what…