Favorite Events of 2024
From kicking off the year with a Green Day performance to hosting our third annual iNDIEPLAZA festival plus a Brat signing with Charli XCX in the…
Staff Picks of the Year 2024 | Rough Trade US
What better way to end the year than with a couple words from our lovely staff? From the warehouse to the shop, our staff take us…
In Profile: The Fluid
The Fluid are arguably the great unsung band from the fertile underground rock scene of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. The Denver five-piece fused the…
Compilations and Reissues of the Year 2024 | Rough Trade US
Discover the best compilations and reissues of 2024, featuring expertly curated collections and remastered classics. 2024 has been another year of inspiring curation, from the revival…
In Conversation with Ben Long, Brother to SOPHIE
"The new album and the remix album are great examples of how beautifully SOPHIE created cohesion while constantly surprising...It's a combination of…
Vinyl Albums of the Year 2024 | Rough Trade US
As 2024 wraps up, we pause to celebrate the standout music that shaped the year. From fresh debuts to long-awaited returns, we’ve curated a list…
In Profile: Ben Folds
Christmas is constant... Allowing you to take stock of what’s different, to understand who you are and all the ways you’ve grown and changed.…
Books of the Year 2024 | Rough Trade US
A Celebration of Bold Voices and Unforgettable Stories At Rough Trade, books and music are intertwined, each telling stories that resonate with our emotions and shape…
Label Focus: [PIAS] Group
[PIAS] has a longstanding history of serving the music community. Michel and Kenny met circa September 1981 at Michel's record store then called "…
Rough Trade x Marshall
"...This newly forged alliance continues our commitment to nurturing and supporting emerging artists and enabling a new generation of musicians." Rough Trade US announces…
On The Rise: Slippers
A debut album that encapsulates the idea that so many things in life can become complicated. So You Like Slippers? Is the debut record from Slippers,…
In Profile: Trace Mountains
As Trace Mountains' Dave Benton found himself among a major life shift, he found refuge and revelation in his songwriting. Photos by: Sam Soard Trace…
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…
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…
Greatest Live Albums
"'Are you ready for start time?' says Lucas 'Fats' in the opening minutes of Live at The Apollo. 'Why yes…