Berlin in 20 Songs
"It’s about the city’s rough edges, but also the strange beauty you find in them. That's Berlin's 24-hour culture:…
New York City in 100 Songs
To celebrate the city that has given so much to us, we asked our staff to name the songs that represent it best. New York City…
Ranked: Radiohead's Greatest Albums
"Although we share a love for this band, he was there when OK Computer came out and everyone’s tiny little 90s minds were blown,…
David Byrne x The Tonight Show at Rough Trade Below
On Tuesday in New York City, we hosted a very special listening party for David Byrne's new album Who Is the Sky? at Rough…
Ranked: Fontaines D.C.'s Greatest Albums
"That all that excitement, untamed talent and restless artistry could converge and unfold in a space built for collective devotion felt like poetry in motion.…
Rough Trade Essential: New Wave
"New wave was the time when we opted for arming ourselves with tape recorders by the TV on Thursday nights, surrounding ourselves with the tunes…
Ranked: Alex G's Greatest Albums
"Alex G's not so sure he's the real thing. With ten acclaimed albums and an adoring cult fanbase, I'm…
In Profile: Wet Leg
Feral energy only from the English five-piece. Wet Leg is so back. Formed in 2019 in an isle off the south coast of England by Rhian…
Albums of the Year So Far 2025 | Rough Trade US
Six months. No skips. The year is only halfway over, and there's already so many great albums we could hardly choose. Check out our…
Miley Cyrus at Rough Trade Below: Gallery
Something Beautiful Black vinyl BUY NOW All photos by Toby Tenenbaum.…
LGBTQ+ Albums We Love
Rough Trade NYC is excited to celebrate Pride Month! This Pride Month, we're celebrating influential LGBTQ+ albums that have deeply resonated with us. LGBTQ+…
Ranked: Sufjan Stevens' Greatest Albums
"Sufjan can seemingly produce intimate moments at the drop of a hat, reducing anyone to a mushy heap. It’s that moment in a basement…
Bruce Springsteen's 20 Greatest Songs
"It's an old song that makes you feel young again. Glory Days into Dancing In The Dark might be the most joyful back-to-back…
A Rough Guide To: How to Care for Your Turntable
Here’s the thing: vinyl gives back what you put in. If you treat your records and your turntable well, they’ll reward you with sound…
Ranked: Bon Iver's Greatest Albums
"It’s actually hard to believe that a track as bright and optimistic as Everything is Peaceful Love was written by the same man who…