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: 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…
Ranked: PJ Harvey's Greatest Albums
"...it was the first time I was listening to a woman sing about being imperfect as well as many of the uncomfortable experiences women face.…
Albums of the Year So Far 2023 | Rough Trade US
2023 is halfway over but the records on this list have us more than excited for what is to come. From debut records to classic comebacks…
On The Rise: Ethan P. Flynn
A distinctive genius at work. At the back end of 2020, a year that saw a pandemic ravage the globe, Yorkshire-born, London-based musician and songwriter Ethan…
Turntable Setup: The Best Record Players & Speaker Systems from Budget to Professional
Guide written by Will Bradbury The enduring appeal of records comes as no surprise to us. In an increasingly digital world, having a physical relationship with…
Ranked: Arctic Monkeys' Greatest Albums
"Like every fan, I of course have my opinions and take on the diversity of their sound through their career... The one thing we must…
On The Rise: US Highball
No Thievery, Just Cool is the fourth album in as many years from Glaswegian jangle-pop outfit U.S. Highball, comprised of lifelong friends Calvin Halliday and…
Rough Trade Essential: Post-Punk
"We were not aware that punk was going to happen. We were aware that what we wanted to do was commit some act of violence…
On The Rise: Durry
Conjured from confinement. Meet the indie rock siblings countering the humdrum existence. "The 'Suburban Legend' is the one that gets out, breaks the…
Shoplifting with Bloomsday
Iris from Bloomsday swung by the shop to chat and pick out some influential records that influenced their songwriting. 2022's 'Place to Land&…