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…
Album of the Month - July 2022
Wu-Lu Loggerhead Warp The Brixton multi-instrumentalist and producer leaves us shaken not stirred with his anticipated Warp Records debut. A sonic frenzy of moody electronica, hazy…
Label Focus: Ninja Tune
"I think even to be an independent label that is still able to remain fresh with ideas after 30 years, attracting some of the most…
Rough Trade x Goldsmith Vintage
Express yourself. Rough Trade and Goldsmith Vintage team up to celebrate the enduring love for vinyl and vintage clothing with Limited Edition range. Vintage and vinyl…
Albums of the Year So Far 2022 | Rough Trade UK
ICYMI the last six months has produced another goddamn goldmine of new albums. From big, beautiful returns, to runaway debuts, through maximum slaps, positive ear infections,…
Recounting: Opal by Batu
"I could never write music which wasn’t connected to Bristol in some way, it’s the bedrock of what I do. Having said that,…
On The Rise: Phoebe Green
Profound vulnerability coated in zesty, glitchy electro-pop. Take heed. Why can I never cry I must be so dried up inside Somebody please just hurt me…
Rough Trade Essential: Jazz
"Jazz is the big brother of Revolution. Revolution follows it around." - Miles Davis Words by Michael Appouh, Rough Trade East. A bold counter-culture…
Shoplifting with They Hate Change
"We feel like we come from the same place as Stereolab. No one where we are from is playing jungle, footwork, or any other genres…
Shoplifting with Nova Twins
"As two young mixed girls looking at an industry that obviously wasn't that diverse, to see three, strong, powerful Black women on the…
On The Rise: Marina Allen
Ingenuity for the ages. Rough Trade loyalists might already be familiar with LA musician Marina Allen after her 2021 debut Candlepower graced our front pages, oozing…
On The Rise: High Vis
Rage and beauty. The UK punks take all the vigour of their hardcore past and channel it into a meticulous swell of sonic optimism. Former hardcore…
Preview: A Likely Lad
Peter Doherty with Simon Spence A Likely Lad The long-awaited, candid memoir from Peter Doherty, exploring his darkest moments with astonishing frankness, his trademark wit and…
Rough Trade x Dark Arts Coffee
It's a hit. If you visit us at Rough Trade Bristol, Rough Trade East or Rough Trade Liverpool, you'll notice something a…
Album of the Month - June 2022
Horsegirl Versions Of Modern Performance Matador Driven garage rock with instrumentation that ebbs and flows, giving you warmth, keeping you hooked and eager for more. Horsegirl…