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…
The Misreading of Lana Del Rey’s Born to Die’ Ten Years Later
Words by Gio Musso, Rough Trade NYC "Over the past decade, we have seen the paradigm of pop culture shift towards the embrace of realism.…
Recounting: Live From Studio S2 by Hania Rani
"In Studio S2 you can feel the leftovers of the great history of Polish radio recordings. There is a magic that always makes me feel…
Label Focus: Gondwana
Originally founded in Manchester in 2008, Gondwana Records draws on global inspirations to operate a truly international independent label. With a distinct ear and eye for…
On The Rise: Walt Disco
A thriving musical mutation of razzle-dazzle and self-affirmation. Glaswegian six-piece Walt Disco have not only snagged the best band name in recent memory, but have the…
In Profile: Bill Fay
"The context around a song can poison it to sensitive ears. We each have different biases that we bring with us when engaging with music.…
Album of the Month - January 2022
Yard Act - The Overload [https://www.roughtrade.com/gb/yard-act/the-overload/lp-plus] Zen FC/Island [https://www.roughtrade.com/gb/s/label/island?_=1642170453764] A…
On The Rise: Honeyglaze
Protean musical nectar to savour. It's hard to believe Dan Carey's new Wunder-kids on the block only got together before the first…
Sell Your Used Records & Collections Today
We’re interested in buying your pre-loved vinyl. One collector's used vinyl is another one's treasure. Whether you're looking to…
New Year Revolutions
Is there a better way than veganism to solve the climate crisis? What does "feminism" mean today? How has unconcious bias affected technology? Looking…
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We Buy Used / Unwanted Records
Quick, hassle-free, top $$$ prices paid. Yes, we buy record collections of all sizes, big and small. From storage unit, house and estate clearances, to simply clearing…
Most Anticipated Albums of 2022
It’s been a wild year, but 2021 will soon be in the rearview mirror. Our final list of the year sees us not look back…
Coming In Hot: The Best New Albums in 2022
With long-awaited debuts, racing comebacks and some of the most complete work to date, be assured the next trip around the sun will deliver some truly…
Staff Albums of the Year 2021
These are the albums that dominated our Rough Trade office playlists, soundtracked our store floors and vacated our racks for our own personal collections. Check out handpicked new music favourites from 2021.…