Ranked: Sufjan Stevens' Greatest Albums
"Sufjan can seemingly produce intimate moments at the drop of a hat, reducing anyone to a mushy heap. It’s that moment in a basement…
On The Rise: girlpuppy
A commanding emerging talent ushering in a powerful and free-flowing era of indie rock. In December of 2024 Becca Harvey, known professionally as girlpuppy, signed to…
Ranked: Sharon Van Etten's Greatest Albums
"These are songs born of heartbreak and anger that act as a kind of imperfectly perfect healing-aid, through inspection of small detail and the things…
Label Focus: Run for Cover Records
"DIY means finding a common purpose with people who care as much about something as you do. Trusting that through that passion, you will be…
On The Rise: Uwade
An unmissable resonant listening experience. With influences from Virgil to Julian Casablancas, Nigerian-born, North Carolina-raised Uwade is a storied yet beautifully fresh presence in the singer-songwriter…
20 Greatest Debut Albums of the 2020s (So Far)
The debut album. A career-affirming moment for an artist to establish both their sound and their audience. Whether a slow build-up over drip-fed singles or a…
On The Rise: John Glacier
A rising dexterous force in experimental music. London-based rapper, poet and producer John Glacier creates boundary-pushing blended musical styles that, partnered with her personal and rawly…
Bob Dylan's 20 Greatest Songs
"...the single greatest song of all time. I mean it’s July 1965 and this comes on the radio?! Game over." The best ever…
Album of the Month - January 2025
Lambrini Girls - Who Let The Dogs Out City Slang Fun and fearless noise-rock making anarchic waves. Embrace the chaos of Lambrini Girls' feverish sound,…
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…
Shop Talk: Misogyny in Music
In November this year, Rough Trade, in collaboration with Marshall Group, hosted an evening of discussion focused on a topic that has increasingly captured the attention…
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…
The Best Songs of 2024
"It’s a song that warps and folds the space-time continuum of rock n’ roll, sounding effortlessly familiar, as though you’ve been singing that…