10 Iconic Photos from Music History
"Morris’ work taps into the deep personal connection he had with each of his subjects, a talent which allowed for a truly honest insight into…
Rough Trade Essential: Folk
"Whatever it is you define as folk, one thing is universally agreed – Simply put, folk music is music for the people by the people."…
Label Spotlight: PIAS [Recordings] at 40
"We have been fortunate to be involved, one way or another, in so many musical movements or revolutions through the 40 years since our launch.…
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…
Shoplifting With Jalen Ngonda
Daptone's newest signee Jalen Ngonda joins us to chat Motown and Classic Rock. Photos by Olivia Cummings Anyone who has had the pleasure of…
Album of the Month - October 2023
Sufjan Stevens - Javelin Asthmatic Kitty A master of collage, both artistically and musically. Sufjan Stevens returns to the real emotion which drives his most focused…
The 90s: Ten Albums that Define the Decade
The 90s - a decade that did not fit, but that's ok! Flannel up and feed that Tamagotchi as we rundown standout albums from…
Black Friday 2023
Black Friday is just around the corner, here is everything you need to know! On Friday, November 24th, we'll celebrate Black Friday RSD 2023…
Label Focus: Loma Vista
"'Indie' to us is a mindset and a spirit. Having the ability to support a roster of diverse artistic vision with confidence, care,…
In Profile: ODESZA
A dreamy, transformative amalgamation of ODESZA’s epic, symphonic compositions and Yellow House’s psychedelic alterna-folk, ‘Flaws in Our Design’ is yet another example of the…
Beautiful Collision: Music and Skateboarding
"...skating and music have always just made sense together because they seem to share so much of the same DNA." Author and former Rough…
Shoplifting with Loraine James
"As soon as you hear the guitars you can immediately tell there is going to be a midwest emo vibe." A shining example of…
On The Rise: HotWax
Let HotWax's punk, grunge and alt-rock cocktail be the fierce nightcap to rejuvenate primal vigour. Hailing from Hastings, Tallulah Sim-Savage (vocals and guitar) and…
Shoplifting with Arlo Parks
"When I write I want to feel like a teenager swept up in the tides of the feeling." It's been a busy…
On The Rise: Lathe of Heaven
An exquisite sonic continuum. These paths towards banal glory All beauty is momentary Formed in Brooklyn, NYC in 2021, Lathe of Heaven is a band built…