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…
Rough Trade x Marshall Group
"...this newly forged alliance continues our commitment to nurturing and supporting emerging artists and enabling a new generation of musicians." Rough Trade announces brand…
Shoplifting with Lucy Boynton and Justin H. Min (The Greatest Hits)
"All of my playlists and all of my relationships with the songs within them are so nostalgia-based. I know exactly where I was and with…
In Profile: Amy Winehouse
"Music is the only thing that will give and give and give and not take." Amy Winehouse In 2011 the world lost one of…
In Conversation with Bob Vylan
"The sun is a thing that never dims its light for anybody. I don't want to dim my light for anybody. Even when…
Rough Trade is Coming to Liverpool!
Rough Trade to open brand new 6500 square foot store in the North West on Thursday 18th April. We are excited to share news of our…
Where I Am Now: Andy Bell
"The beautiful thing about the Ride story is that we've been allowed to give the ending a second go. We're gonna…
Record Store Day UK 2024
Everything you need to know about Record Store Day at Rough Trade... We're back to do it all over again in 2024 (and with…
Arthur Russell's 20 Greatest Songs
"I seem to barely scratch the surface of Arthur Russell’s creativity...I really think he belongs in the canon, in the pantheon, in a…
Rough Trade Merch: Spring 2024 Lookbook
Some say you are never more than 400m away from a Rough Trade tote bag in London... While we haven’t been able to verify this…
Rough Trade Essential: Women in Music
This International Women's Day, we join our community in celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women by highlighting favourite Rough Trade…
Album of the Month - March 2024
Master Peace - How To Make A Master Peace PMR A refreshing new voice in indie pop with boundless nu-rave spirit. Master Peace - How To…
Ranked: Belle and Sebastian's Greatest Albums
Words by Jamie Moir, Rough Trade Buyer "I could bang on track-by-track here about just how amazing this album is, but fuck it, I’ve…
A Rough Guide To: Indie Sleaze
"Growing up I wanted to be Pete Doherty, he was literally a cultural icon. The band had that sticky dance floor sound that you couldn’…
Backstage with IDLES
On Friday 16th February 2024, IDLES released their fifth album TANGK. We gave Joe, Adam, Lee, Jon and Bowen a disposable camera to document the day.…