A Rough Guide To: A Celebration of Liverpool's Music Venues
"The Scene Here: Liverpool print is a vital piece of research and graphic ingenuity that documents the labyrinthine nature of the city’s musical developments.…
On The Rise: Léa Sen
Innovative pop experimentalist with an alluring artistic soul. You may be familiar with French singer, songwriter and producer Léa Sen as an artist whose collaborative endeavours…
Album of the Month - March 2025
HotWax - Hot Shock Marathon Artists A combustive blend of grunge, punk and alt-rock with a powerhouse rhythm section for high octane performance. HotWax - Hot…
Rough Trade Essential: Women in Music
On International Women's Day, we join our community in celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women by highlighting favourite Rough Trade…
On The Rise: MRCY
Emotional depth meets experimental sounds. British psychedelic soul duo MRCY are a musical project bridging the gap between past and present with their particular and brilliant…
On The Rise: Jensen McRae
A timeless indie folk storyteller who will steal your literary-laced musical heart. Jensen McRae is a master at weaving vivid imagery and sharp social commentary into…
Rough Trade Essential: Breakup Albums
"Whether you are in the anti-Valentine's camp, happy in love or just enjoy a safe place to sob, high emotions make for hit…
Album of the Month - February 2025
Oklou - Choke Enough Because Music Heavenly hyperpop for both dance floors, bedrooms and the intimate spaces in-between. Oklou - Choke Enough Rough Trade Exclusive transparent…
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…
On The Rise: girlpuppy
A commanding emerging talent ushering in a powerful and free-flowing era of indie rock. In December of 2024 Becca Harvey, known professionally as girlpuppy, signed to…
Ranked: Sharon Van Etten's Greatest Albums
"These are songs born of heartbreak and anger that act as a kind of imperfectly perfect healing-aid, through inspection of small detail and the things…
Label Focus: Run for Cover Records
"DIY means finding a common purpose with people who care as much about something as you do. Trusting that through that passion, you will be…
Label Focus: Run for Cover Records with Narrow Head
From Jeff Casazza's humble bedroom to an indie powerhouse - Boston label Run For Cover has come a long way helping to elevate the…
On The Rise: Uwade
An unmissable resonant listening experience. With influences from Virgil to Julian Casablancas, Nigerian-born, North Carolina-raised Uwade is a storied yet beautifully fresh presence in the singer-songwriter…
20 Greatest Debut Albums of the 2020s (So Far)
The debut album. A career-affirming moment for an artist to establish both their sound and their audience. Whether a slow build-up over drip-fed singles or a…