Record Store Day 2026 at Rough Trade
Everything you need to know about Record Store Day at Rough Trade... Record Store Day returns on Saturday 18th April, a cornerstone in the indie music…
Albums of the Year 2023 | Rough Trade UK
"...if there was any list we feel comfortable and excited to be number one on it’s Rough Trade’s." Whether you’re descending…
Where I Am Now: Nation of Language
"It’s hard to wrap one's head around the fact that the things we made mean something, the way someone else’s music…
Books of the Year 2023 | Rough Trade UK
"This book really captures the unadulterated joy and excitement about playing in a band, discovering bands, seeing them live, talking about them with your friends…
Album of the Month - November 2023
Tkay Maidza - Sweet Justice 4AD An infectious energy and distinctive aesthetic approach. Tkay Maidza is back with a creative rebirth and a sonic world that…
On The Rise: The Last Dinner Party
An unstoppable indie rock juggernaut. This time last year The Last Dinner Party likely meant no more to you than a former social event. Enter spring…
Label Focus: Mexican Summer
"That spirit, and the indie music community at large has been/continues to be a huge driving force behind the work we do. Growing up…
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…
Rough Trade Essential: Folk
"Whatever it is you define as folk, one thing is universally agreed – Simply put, folk music is music for the people by the people."…
Label Spotlight: PIAS [Recordings] at 40
"We have been fortunate to be involved, one way or another, in so many musical movements or revolutions through the 40 years since our launch.…
Album of the Month - October 2023
Sufjan Stevens - Javelin Asthmatic Kitty A master of collage, both artistically and musically. Sufjan Stevens returns to the real emotion which drives his most focused…
The 90s: Ten Albums that Define the Decade
The 90s - a decade that did not fit, but that's ok! Flannel up and feed that Tamagotchi as we rundown standout albums from…
Label Focus: Loma Vista
"'Indie' to us is a mindset and a spirit. Having the ability to support a roster of diverse artistic vision with confidence, care,…
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…
Shoplifting with Loraine James
"As soon as you hear the guitars you can immediately tell there is going to be a midwest emo vibe." A shining example of…