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…
Label Focus: Partisan Records | Rough Trade UK
"The idea of a "partisan" as a strong supporter of a cause, who is willing to fight for it, made sense to me…
In Profile: Tom Waits
"Tom Waits created his own path, not even off the beaten track but somewhere else completely. There's no one as seductive and alluring,…
Rough Trade Essential: Soundtracks
"Music is the true accompaniment to film, so salt your popcorn, perch on the edge of the seat, and prepare to be encapsulated in all…
Albums of the Year So Far 2023 | Rough Trade UK
The music that hit and the music you missed. It's been a hell of a year so far for new music, so it feels…
Album of the Month - July 2023
Julie Byrne - The Greater Wings Ghostly International A confrontation of grief and loss, Byrne emboldens her signature fingerpicked guitar work with digital textures, her singular…
Ranked: Lana Del Rey's Greatest Albums
"These songs cut deep and don’t heal, NFR is an ESSENTIAL album. You should all own it. Like Joni’s Blue this record will…
Ranked: PJ Harvey's Greatest Albums
"...it was the first time I was listening to a woman sing about being imperfect as well as many of the uncomfortable experiences women face.…
On The Rise: Ethan P. Flynn
A distinctive genius at work. At the back end of 2020, a year that saw a pandemic ravage the globe, Yorkshire-born, London-based musician and songwriter Ethan…
Turntable Setup: The Best Record Players & Speaker Systems from Budget to Professional
Guide written by Will Bradbury The enduring appeal of records comes as no surprise to us. In an increasingly digital world, having a physical relationship with…
Ranked: Arctic Monkeys' Greatest Albums
"Like every fan, I of course have my opinions and take on the diversity of their sound through their career... The one thing we must…
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…
On The Rise: Durry
Conjured from confinement. Meet the indie rock siblings countering the humdrum existence. "The 'Suburban Legend' is the one that gets out, breaks the…
Label Focus: Fat Possum
"We try to release the best stuff we can... I would rather be the label that first discovered an artist because it's important…
Shoplifting with Avalon Emerson
"I think it's the range of Arthur Russell's music. Also just the 'comfortableness.' The comfort of releasing things in…