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…
A Rough Guide To: Sampling - How An Abstract Concept Evolved Modern Music
'Good artists copy, great artists steal.' - Pablo Picasso Words by Will Bradbury In the 1940s, Pierre Schaeffer pioneered 'musique concrète', an…
On The Rise: Lutalo
Edifying anthems for a turbulent society. Hailing from Minnesota's Twin Cities, multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter Lutalo released their praised debut EP Once Now, Then…
Ranked: John Coltrane's Greatest Albums
"It seems we’re still yet to understand and realise the full, ultimate influence of A Love Supreme. It is likely that it may only…
Rough Trade x Goldsmith Vintage 2.0
Collective passion meets individual taste. Rough Trade and Goldsmith Vintage collaborate for second, Limited Edition range, featuring artist Kate Prior. Following on from the success of…
Shoplifting with Geese
Brooklyn-based outfit Geese came by the shop before head on the road to promote their new album 3D Country. Geese have been a band that has…
On The Rise: Egyptian Blue
A well toiled, fully charged debut and a bucket full of pluck. The Brighton-via-Colchester four-piece found firm fans in Rough Trade with their two EPs released…
Label Focus: Partisan Records | Rough Trade UK
"The idea of a "partisan" as a strong supporter of a cause, who is willing to fight for it, made sense to me…
In Profile: Tom Waits
"Tom Waits created his own path, not even off the beaten track but somewhere else completely. There's no one as seductive and alluring,…
Shoplifting with Joseph
Portland-based sister band Joseph visited us for our newest installment of Shoplifting! Photos by Olivia Cummings The indie-folk trifecta, Joseph, have been capturing the hearts of…
Rough Trade Essential: Soundtracks
"Music is the true accompaniment to film, so salt your popcorn, perch on the edge of the seat, and prepare to be encapsulated in all…
Albums of the Year So Far 2023 | Rough Trade UK
The music that hit and the music you missed. It's been a hell of a year so far for new music, so it feels…
Label Focus: Partisan Records
A label defined by the artists they work with. Fontaines DC’s gritty, poetic debut Dogrel, and Idles’ violent, chaotic second LP Joy As An Act…
Album of the Month - July 2023
Julie Byrne - The Greater Wings Ghostly International A confrontation of grief and loss, Byrne emboldens her signature fingerpicked guitar work with digital textures, her singular…
Ranked: Lana Del Rey's Greatest Albums
"These songs cut deep and don’t heal, NFR is an ESSENTIAL album. You should all own it. Like Joni’s Blue this record will…