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…
Coming in Hot: 2023's Best New Music
Hotly anticipated solo works, righteous returns and new classics. It's shaping up to be an exciting year of new music with releases from the…
On The Rise: Tianna Esperanza
22-year-old newcomer Tianna Esperanza shows us a pure and honest authenticity with her debut album Terror. As a biracial teen in Cape-Cod, Tianna sought out what…
In Profile: De La Soul's 3 Feet High and Rising
"De La Soul told you the nineties were going to be very different to the eighties." Bob Stanley Psychedelic, undeniably funky and underpinned by…
Most Anticipated Albums of 2023
Paramore, Tennis, Shame, and Gorillaz are only a few of the artists set to release new albums in 2023. Our most anticipated albums of 2023 consist…
In Profile: Rough Trade 2022
2022 gave us one of our busiest years ever on record, indicative of the post-pandemic gig-going gold rush, the graciousness of a myriad of masterly visiting…
Winter Sale 2023
Our biggest sale ever! Great savings on thousands of titles. Featuring albums of the year, Rough Trade Exclusives, limited edition colored vinyl, merch and many more.…
Album Covers of the Year 2022
2022 came and went, with new releases popping up constantly it was tough to focus on the accompanying artwork but these titles stuck out amongst the…
Shoplifting with Randall Poster and Lee Ranaldo
In celebration of the release of the new 20 LP box set For the Birds: The Birdsong Projec [https://www.roughtrade.com/us/product/various-artists/for-the-birds-the-birdsong-project-1]…
Top 10 In-Stores 2022
From a photo op with Megan Thee Stallion to an intimate performance with Tegan and Sara, 2022 was a groundbreaking year for events! Whether it be…
The Gift Shop: 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
It's that time of the year where everyone is scavenging for the perfect gift; look no further, Rough Trade has just what you need!…
Staff Picks: Best of 2022
"It could have been etched into stone or written in the stars and it would still feel like it was delicately crafted just for me.…
Staff Picks 2022
Our amazing staff tell us all about their favorite albums of 2022 featuring titles from our Vinyl Albums of the Year list [https://blog.roughtrade.com/…
Album of the Month - December 2022
Leftfield This Is What We Do Virgin An immense sound to fill the most cavernous of club settings, Leftfield keep their finger on the pulse returning…
Shoplifting with POND
POND are known for their psych-pop grandiosity, but their newest album ‘9’ was created with more than just their psychedelic sound in mind. Photos by Olivia…