On The Rise: girlpuppy
A commanding emerging talent ushering in a powerful and free-flowing era of indie rock. In December of 2024 Becca Harvey, known professionally as girlpuppy, signed to…
Guide to indieplaza: RSD 2024
We are so excited to have our 3rd free festival indieplaza, co-presented by Rockefeller Center, in New York City on April 20th for Record Store Day!…
Album of the Month - April 2024
English Teacher - This Could Be Texas Island Piercing lyricism and invigorating versatility, the left-field Leeds rockers step up to the plate as guitar music'…
In Conversation with Giles Martin and Iain Cooke (Back To Black)
"We worked on listening to Amy, analysing her, but at the same time it was really important that Marisa wasn't just an Amy…
Rough Trade x Marshall Group
"...this newly forged alliance continues our commitment to nurturing and supporting emerging artists and enabling a new generation of musicians." Rough Trade announces brand…
Shoplifting with Lucy Boynton and Justin H. Min (The Greatest Hits)
"All of my playlists and all of my relationships with the songs within them are so nostalgia-based. I know exactly where I was and with…
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…