On The Rise: Jensen McRae
A timeless indie folk storyteller who will steal your literary-laced musical heart. Jensen McRae is a master at weaving vivid imagery and sharp social commentary into…
On The Rise: THALA
A poignant prelude to indie eminence. Listening to the work of Berlin-born artist THALA is to truly escape. Following her lo-fi beginnings explored on debut album…
Album of the Month - April 2023
Daughter - Stereo Mind Game 4AD A much needed return from Daughter. Forever finding the most soulful side of folk, the trio expand on their controlled…
Label Focus: Sub Pop
"None of us had any idea that it would turn into what it did and that it would put Seattle on the map - in…
Record Store Day UK 2023
Everything you need to know about Record Store Day at Rough Trade... We're back to do it all over again in 2023, one of…
Record Store Day 2023 Exclusive: Rough Trade x Signature Brew Bespoke Beer
"...a classic helles style lager with a cheeky hefeweizen twist." Following our recent partnership with North London beer connoisseurs Signature Brew, we've…
In Profile: boygenius, Friendship and the Power of Collaboration
boygenius are back. Indie's hottest supergroup uniting Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker return with their debut full-length the record, after leaving fans…
Rough Trade x Signature Brew
Brewed with music. We are thrilled to announce our brand new partnership with London-based brewers Signature Brew - now serving in store! Founded in 2011, Signature…
Recounting: A Fistful of Peaches by Black Honey
"The world is a shitshow, nobody is perfect and we’re all just trying to get by the best way we can…" Izzy Baxter…
A Rough Guide To: Recycling Vinyl
Can You Recycle Vinyl Records? For decades, vinyl enjoyed its reign as the most popular way to listen to music. But with the emergence of CDs…
On The Rise: Joanna Sternberg
Musical medicine for all. Following the release of debut album Then I Try Some More and a two-week tour opening for Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes) in…
Album of the Month - March 2023
Shame - Food For Worms Dead Oceans Headbanging punk meets sensitive moments, as the South London rockers return with new tricks on exploratory new album Food…
Recounting: Food For Worms by Shame
Photo by Pooneh Ghana "If this is the Lamborghini of Shame records, the next one’s gonna be a fucking flying car that also doubles…
In Profile: Arthur Verocai
"The record itself is a near perfect creation, but I think the originality of the recording is what makes it stand head and shoulders above…
Ranked: Kate Bush's Greatest Albums
"gradually, the synths of Running Up That Hill fills, swells and warms. It’s this song that reminds me most of childhood, Kate’s voice…