Nottingham in 20 Songs
"I've often got the impression that people aren't aware that Nottingham (and more specifically my home town of Beeston) can claim…
Ranked: Big Thief's Greatest Albums
"In a time where everything is so curated and marketed, Big Thief feel like the antithesis." There are endless words and superlatives that can…
Debut and Done: Best One-Album Wonders
Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened. Lauryn Hill, Wu Lyf, Sex Pistols, Jeff Buckley and many more. Some of…
On The Rise: Zooey Celeste
Brooklyn via Sunset Beach and the power of transformation that knows no bounds. Brand new ATO Records signee Zooey Celeste heralds from sunny South CA and…
Recounting: Bunny by Willie J Healey
"I always find that stuff kinda mind-blowing. It’s just cool that people like Florence and Arctic Monkeys love music enough to listen to a…
A Rough Guide To: Vinyl Cleaning, Restoration and Storage
Part of any record collector’s routine involves maintaining and restoring old vinyl. Over time, vinyl material can wear and tear, leading to the loss of…
In Profile: Music Merchandise
"Unearthing the past to progress culture forward. This was a quote from a recent interview which really struck a chord with me so I wrote…
Shoplifting with Margaret Glaspy
Just a week away from her in-store performance Margaret Glaspy catches up with us for a little shoplifting. The third full-length from Margaret Glaspy, Echo The…
In Profile: Julee Cruise
Julee Cruise’s 1989 album Floating Into the Night is a hauntingly beautiful, critically acclaimed work that showcases her unique vocal style and the atmospheric, dreamlike…
Rough Trade Essential: Hip Hop
"Biggie's raps play out before your eyes in wide-screen. He embodies characters and relays stories with a flow that bounces over the beat…
10 Minutes with... Wednesday
"...music is a whole other thing when you’re young. It can really be the reason you wake up in the morning or the thing…
Cave Things
Launching in 2020 Cave Things is a collection of playful, mysterious and subversive things that are designed, drawn, written or recorded by Nick Cave. It’s…
Album of the Month - August 2023
Girl Ray - Prestige Moshi Moshi Records A disco-rich reinvention soaring with sweet but smart 60's pop sensibilities. Girl Ray - Prestige Exclusive woo…
Label Focus: Speedy Wunderground
"We love what we do and that’s the only reason we do it. As for the future? I’d find it quite boring if…
A Rough Guide To: Valuing and Selling Your Vinyl Records
How to value and sell your vinyl records - a guide Parting with a particular record can be hard for vinyl lovers – especially if it’s…