Rough Trade Essential: Jazz

"Jazz is the big brother of Revolution. Revolution follows it around." Miles Davis Originating in New Orleans' African-American communities in the late 1800s,…

Rough Trade Edit Podcast 20 with Albums of the Year 2020

This year has taught us many things, but one lesson that has never wavered is that music has an incredible ability to unite, heal and make…

Albums of the Year 2020

This year hasn’t been easy for the music community, or any community for that matter. However, it has certainly underlined the importance of music and…

End of the Needle with David Keenan

David Keenan EOTN explores the records that have influenced, motivated, shaped, altered or augmented careers, projects, perhaps even lives. These are the albums that speak for…

Album of the Month - November 2020

on Rough Trade Exclusive clear vinyl/CD Label: I've poured all of my love, dreams and fears into this album and the result is…

How to Shop During Lockdown

To all our England/UK-based customers, the Government's new CV-19 lockdown restrictions mean that until 2nd December (earliest), our stores are open for online…

UK Gift Guide 2020

If you're shopping for someone with a passion for music, look no further than the Rough Trade Gift Guide. There is something for the…

Rough Trade Edit Podcast 19 with Slow Pulp

"I was riding the bus and was feeling really nostalgic and reflective and I thought 'oh Moveys relates to how my inner dialogue with…

Label Focus: Innovative Leisure

The LA label that puts endearing creativity and sonic beauty before tradition turns 10 this year and in tribute, it is the latest imprint to feature…

End of the Needle with Travis' Fran Healy

Wigout at Jagbags EOTN explores the records that have influenced, motivated, shaped, altered or augmented careers, projects, perhaps even lives. These are the albums that speak…

Vinyl Release Date Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

It’s not uncommon for vinyl release dates to change due to a number of factors, but right now, there seems to be more delays / date…

Rough Trade Bristol Vintage Vinyl Garage Sale

We've been on our travels, seeking to find the best Vintage Vinyl to celebrate our new Rough Trade Vintage offer. We were lucky enough…

Rough Trade Edit Podcast 18 with IDLES' Joe Talbot

"I knew we were gonna get to a point where we'd be like this, it was heading this way, incremental growth. And you…

We're Tweaking our UK Shipping Prices...

We hope everyone enjoyed the recent Record Store Day Drop #2 online experience… A BIG thank you to everyone who shopped with us, we really appreciate…

End of the Needle with Paul Morley

"It makes more sense the older you get, and can take you away a little from Iggy and the Stooges, as divine as that can…