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…
In Profile: Phosphorescent
Phosphorescent’s Matthew Houck is back with Revelator, a new album of nine original songs that marks his debut for Verve Records. Grappling with the quiet…
In Profile: Amy Winehouse
"Music is the only thing that will give and give and give and not take." Amy Winehouse In 2011 the world lost one of…
In Conversation with Bob Vylan
"The sun is a thing that never dims its light for anybody. I don't want to dim my light for anybody. Even when…
Shoplifting with Mililtarie Gun
Militarie Gun are a truly uncategorizable band that’s already come so far and evolved so much–but whose story has only just begun. Led by…
A Rough Guide To: Why Is My Vinyl Record Skipping?
It’s a horrible feeling. You go to spin your brand new vinyl record – or even a classic from your collection – and it starts skipping. Right…
Rough Trade is Coming to Liverpool!
Rough Trade to open brand new 6500 square foot store in the North West on Thursday 18th April. We are excited to share news of our…
On The Rise: h. pruz
A widely revered voice in the NYC indie-folk scene, h. pruz’s rare talents include the patience and allergy to artifice and overstatement in their songwriting.…
Where I Am Now: Andy Bell
"The beautiful thing about the Ride story is that we've been allowed to give the ending a second go. We're gonna…
Record Store Day UK 2024
Everything you need to know about Record Store Day at Rough Trade... We're back to do it all over again in 2024 (and with…
On The Rise: Thee Sinseers
Straight from East L.A., Thee Sinseers embody the lowrider sweet soul vibe. Love songs, washed with reverb, slow tempos for rolling, and a vibe for…
Shoplifting with Brigitte Calls Me Baby
Singer and frontman Wes Leavins joins us to chat about Danzig and a chance encounter with Tears for Fears' Curt Smith. Chicago's Brigitte…
Arthur Russell's 20 Greatest Songs
"I seem to barely scratch the surface of Arthur Russell’s creativity...I really think he belongs in the canon, in the pantheon, in a…
Rough Trade Merch: Spring 2024 Lookbook
Some say you are never more than 400m away from a Rough Trade tote bag in London... While we haven’t been able to verify this…
Rough Trade Essential: Women in Music
This International Women's Day, we join our community in celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women by highlighting favourite Rough Trade…