Album of the Month - May 2025
Viagra Boys - viagr aboys Shrimptech Enterprises A self-reflective, semi-self-titled surrealist masterstroke. Viagra Boys embrace what they do best, taking on the world with sharp-edged satirism…
Rough Trade Essential: Britpop
"If punk was about getting rid of hippies, then I’m getting rid of grunge!" Damon Albarn Regional accents, a new upbeat form of…
Ranked: Nick Cave's Greatest Albums
"Cave paints such a picture in this gruesome soap opera. You can visualize yourself there amongst all the characters." Where to start with Nick…
LCD Soundsystem's 20 Greatest Songs
"LCD have that skill shared with the Talking Heads, where the emotional highs on the records really hit because for the rest of the album,…
Shoplifting with Cola
New wave minimalists Cola lace their songs with winsome one-liners and societal commentary. What's another word for commentary? Gloss, apparently. Never basic, the lyrics…
Bristol in 20 Songs
"There’s been an anti-establishment arts scene here too, for years, with a massive tongue in its cheek. It was there in the Pop Group,…
Shoplifting with Spiritual Cramp
Ahead of their iNDIESUMMER performance, Spiritual Cramp lead singer Mike Bingham came in to talk graphic design, supporting the homies, and a close call with Sharon…
On The Rise: cumgirl8
A resplendent forth-cumming futurist fever dream. Lida Fox (bass), Veronika Vilim (guitar), Chase Lombardo (drums), and Avishag Rodrigues (guitar) are Manhattan's cumgirl8. Originally an…
Album of the Month - August 2024
Brigitte Calls Me Baby - The Future Is Our Way Out ATO The On The Rise alum beautifully merge sultry vocals and sophisticated songwriting. Chicago'…
A Rough Guide To: Brat Summer
You're obsessin', just confess it 'cause it's obvious… From her early dance bangers to cementing herself as a global pop…
Greatest Live Albums
"'Are you ready for start time?' says Lucas 'Fats' in the opening minutes of Live at The Apollo. 'Why yes…
Rough Trade x the Barbican
Rough Trade open capsule store in London's iconic Barbican Centre. We are excited to share news of a brand new pop-up store in one…
Shoplifting with Tiny Habits
The folk-pop trio reminisces about their childhood and summer memories. Tiny Habits were formed in Boston, MA by artists Maya Rae, Cinya Khan and Judah Mayowa.…
On The Rise: Hello Mary
It's Hello Mary's superlative universe, get ready to start living in it. Although Brooklyn, New York's Hello Mary have been…
Album of the Month - July 2024
Cassandra Jenkins - My Light, My Destroyer Dead Oceans A stunning new album of palpable storytelling, lush genre synthesis, moments of peace and inspiring power. Cassandra…