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…

In Profile: Lonnie Liston Smith

Already beloved by several generations of Jazz, Hip-hop, and Dance music fans, Lonnie Liston Smith still shines as brightly as he did on his most well-known…

Rough Trade NYC x Oxford Pennant

Rough Trade NYC is proud to present Oxford Pennant! Grab their newest Rolling Stones themed pennants, patches, and pins available now. Illustrated by Atlanta-based artist Taylor…

Shoplifting with Josh Ritter

Singer-songwriter and writer Josh Ritter chats about his friends and spills all about his eclectic music taste on our newest installment of Shoplifting. Josh Ritter'…

On The Rise: THALA

A poignant prelude to indie eminence. Listening to the work of Berlin-born artist THALA is to truly escape. Following her lo-fi beginnings explored on debut album…

Shoplifting with The Murder Capital

Dublin's post-punk outfit The Murder Capital join us before their show at Music Hall of Williamsburg. Photos by Olivia Cummings The Murder Capital just…

Album of the Month - April 2023

Daughter - Stereo Mind Game 4AD A much needed return from Daughter. Forever finding the most soulful side of folk, the trio expand on their controlled…

On The Rise: aja monet

The Brooklyn-based poet and activist aja monet is set to release her debut album when the poems do what they do In when the poems do…

Shoplifting with Barrie

Before her performance in our NYC store and in honor of her new EP 5K, Barrie joined us for a little bit of Shoplifting! Photos by…

Label Focus: Sub Pop

These are flush times for independent artists and labels--and for music obsession in general. What do Grunge, Seattle and Nirvana all have in common? Sub Pop.…

Label Focus: Sub Pop

"None of us had any idea that it would turn into what it did and that it would put Seattle on the map - in…

Record Store Day UK 2023

Everything you need to know about Record Store Day at Rough Trade... We're back to do it all over again in 2023, one of…

Record Store Day 2023 Exclusive: Rough Trade x Signature Brew Bespoke Beer

"...a classic helles style lager with a cheeky hefeweizen twist." Following our recent partnership with North London beer connoisseurs Signature Brew, we've…

Rough Trade and Rockefeller Center Present: indieballroom

Rough Trade announces the first of a four-part concert series kicking off Sunday, May 7 at the Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center at 7:00 PM.…

In Profile: boygenius, Friendship and the Power of Collaboration

boygenius are back. Indie's hottest supergroup uniting Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker return with their debut full-length the record, after leaving fans…