Album of the Month

Our favourite album, hand-picked every month, available on Rough Trade Exclusive vinyl + bonus extras.
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Album of the Month

Album of the Month - March 2024

Master Peace - How To Make A Master Peace PMR A refreshing new voice in indie pop with boundless nu-rave spirit. Master Peace - How To…

Album of the Month

Album of the Month - February 2024

The Last Dinner Party - Prelude to Ecstasy Island Fresh off the back of their Rough Trade On The Rise induction, ready yourself for a real…

Album of the Month

Album of the Month - January 2024

SPRINTS - Letter To Self City Slang Energetic and abrasive with driving guitars and spiky punk poetry, SPRINTS mix up a brilliant concoction of gothic-tinged melodies…

Album of the Month

Album of the Month - December 2023

Jangle Bells - A Rough Trade Shops Christmas Selection Rough Trade Shops "Chris and Jack, who I work in an office with at West, always…

Album of the Month - November 2023

Tkay Maidza - Sweet Justice 4AD An infectious energy and distinctive aesthetic approach. Tkay Maidza is back with a creative rebirth and a sonic world that…

Album of the Month

Album of the Month - October 2023

Sufjan Stevens - Javelin Asthmatic Kitty A master of collage, both artistically and musically. Sufjan Stevens returns to the real emotion which drives his most focused…

Album of the Month

Album of the Month - September 2023

Romy - Mid Air Young Reminding us of the power of the dancefloor, Romy delivers pure joy and healing through euphoric dance-pop and melodic trance balladry.…

Album of the Month

Album of the Month - August 2023

Girl Ray - Prestige Moshi Moshi Records A disco-rich reinvention soaring with sweet but smart 60's pop sensibilities. Girl Ray - Prestige Exclusive woo…

Album of the Month

Album of the Month - July 2023

Julie Byrne - The Greater Wings Ghostly International A confrontation of grief and loss, Byrne emboldens her signature fingerpicked guitar work with digital textures, her singular…

Album of the Month

Album of the Month - June 2023

Baxter Dury - I Thought I Was Better Than You Heavenly Baxter is back in business. An unflinching narrative embracing the multi-faceted meaning of life whilst…