Record Store Day 2026 at Rough Trade
Live music from Cardinals, Matt Maltese, Alabama 3, Pavey Ark, Solar Eyes, Superchunk and many more! Everything you need to know about Record Store Day at…
Album of the Month - September 2025
Saint Etienne - International Heavenly Recordings A radiant final serenade, after 35 years of eclectic contributions to pop. Saint Etienne - International Rough Trade Exclusive Italia…
Ranked: Radiohead's Greatest Albums
"Although we share a love for this band, he was there when OK Computer came out and everyone’s tiny little 90s minds were blown,…
David Byrne x The Tonight Show at Rough Trade Below
On Tuesday in New York City, we hosted a very special listening party for David Byrne's new album Who Is the Sky? at Rough…
Ranked: Fontaines D.C.'s Greatest Albums
"That all that excitement, untamed talent and restless artistry could converge and unfold in a space built for collective devotion felt like poetry in motion.…
On The Rise: Maiya Blaney
"That world- dark blue nights, illuminated with a faint glow... better heard than explained." Raw and intricate, A Room With A Door That Closes…
On The Rise: The Belair Lip Bombs
No skips indie rock brilliance. Maisie Everett, Mike Bradvica, Jimmy Droughton and Daniel "Dev" Devlin are Melbourne's The Belair Lip Bombs. Over…
A Rough Guide To: Vintage Vinyl at Rough Trade
"...put some spare time aside so you can come and dig for hours - you have to commit. But secondhand vinyl is worth it."…
Summertime and the Livin' Ain't Easy: Mental Health in the High Season
"...the tradition of music is age-old... It brings people together. It helps us express our experiences, our feelings, our desires, and it can help us…
Rough Trade Essential: New Wave
"New wave was the time when we opted for arming ourselves with tape recorders by the TV on Thursday nights, surrounding ourselves with the tunes…
Album of the Month - August 2025
The New Eves - The New Eve is Rising Transgressive A ceremonious statement showcasing a band with an unstoppable fire to bend music and meaning. The…
Iconic Y2K Movie Music Moments
From colour palettes to fashion styles to retro tech, the Y2K aesthetic is on the up. But what about the music that soundtracked it? Today, the…
Ranked: Alex G's Greatest Albums
"Alex G's not so sure he's the real thing. With ten acclaimed albums and an adoring cult fanbase, I'm…
Album of the Month - July 2025
Barry Can't Swim - Loner Ninja Tune Meticulously crafted emotive electronica, drawing on house, jazz and global sounds to create unparalleled moments of wonder.…
In Profile: Wet Leg
Feral energy only from the English five-piece. Wet Leg is so back. Formed in 2019 in an isle off the south coast of England by Rhian…