Category: Rough Trade Records


Rough Trade x Signature Brew

Rough Trade Records
March 21st, 2023

Brewed with music. We are thrilled to announce our brand new partnership with London-based brewers Signature Brew – now serving in store! Founded in 2011, Signature Brew takes pride in its unique mission to unite people through the power of fresh beer, great music and unforgettable experiences and often hosts music events at their brewery/music read more


Recounting: A Fistful of Peaches by Black Honey

Rough Trade Records
March 17th, 2023

“The world is a shitshow, nobody is perfect and we’re all just trying to get by the best way we can…” Izzy Baxter Phillips (lead singer and guitarist), Chris Ostler (guitarist), Tommy Taylor (bassist) and drummer Alex Woodward are Black Honey, a bold Brighton rock quartet here to remind us that great indie music defies read more


Can You Recycle Vinyl Records?

Rough Trade Records
March 15th, 2023

But what can you do with used or worn vinyl that avoids contributing to the almost 400 million tonnes of waste produced globally every year? In this guide, we answer the question ‘can vinyl records be recycled?’ and look at the options available to those looking to donate, up-cycle or even dispose of old vinyl read more


Shoplifting with Frankie Rose

Rough Trade Records
March 15th, 2023

Electronic art-pop artist Frankie Rose came by the shop ahead of her newest release Love As Projection. Photos by Olivia Cummings Formerly of bands Vivian Girls and Beverly, Frankie Rose was the drummer for the acts Crystal Stilts and Dum Dum Girls. Her solo project under the name Frankie Rose has earned much acclaim throughout read more


On The Rise: Joanna Sternberg

Rough Trade Records
March 10th, 2023

Musical medicine for all. Following the release of debut album Then I Try Some More and a two-week tour opening for Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes) in 2019, singer, songwriter, musician and visual artist Joanna Sternberg went home to rest up. But then, the world stopped and the live circuit and its opportunities all but dried read more


Shoplifting with Junior Boys

Rough Trade Records
March 9th, 2023

Producer Jeremy Greenspan of Junior Boys joins us to chat about his favorite Canadian artists ahead of the electronic duo’s US tour. Photos by Olivia Cummings Canada’s electronic duo Junior Boys have been a prevalent force in shaping the sound of electronic-pop music since their formation over a decade ago. Jeremy Greenspan has been busy read more


On The Rise: superviolet

Rough Trade Records
March 7th, 2023

The Sidekicks’ Steven Ciolek introduces superviolet, a new solo project that includes a close collaboration with Saintseneca’s Zac Little and Sidekicks drummer Matty Sanders. The debut album from superviolet is a welcome addition to a substantial catalog of music; a serene conjunction of folk overtones and 60’s pop rock, reminiscent of rolling hills seen through read more


Rough Trade Essential: Britpop

Rough Trade Records
March 4th, 2023

“If punk was about getting rid of hippies, then I’m getting rid of grunge!” Damon Albarn Regional accents, a new upbeat form of rock, records which sold in their millions. The cultural movement of Britpop (in its key timespan of 1993–1997), is responsible for some of music’s most triumphant scenes, fondly remembered by many who read more


Recounting: Food For Worms by Shame

Rough Trade Records
March 2nd, 2023

Photo by Pooneh Ghana “If this is the Lamborghini of Shame records, the next one’s gonna be a fucking flying car that also doubles up as a submarine and rocket ship.” One of our favourite bands formed in the ever blooming post-punk scene of recent years, a new Shame album is an occasion for great read more


Album of the Month – March 2023

Rough Trade Records
March 1st, 2023

Dead Oceans Headbanging punk meets sensitive moments, as the South London rockers return with new tricks on exploratory new album Food For Worms.   Transparent red vinyl + bonus disc & flexi. Limited copies. BUY NOW Who Vocalist Charlie Steen, guitarist Sean Coyle-Smith, bassist Josh Finerty, guitarist Eddie Green and drummer Charlie Forbes are Shame, read more


Shoplifting with Tourist

Rough Trade Records
February 28th, 2023

Electronic artist, producer, and songwriter Tourist sits down to chat about the albums that shaped him and where the name “Tourist” originated. Photos by Olivia Cummings The Grammy award winning UK artist has an extensive repertoire of collaborations and remixes for The Weeknd, Swedish House Mafia, Christine and The Queens, Wolf Alice, Deftones, CHVRCHES, Sophia read more


Album of the Month – March

Rough Trade Records
February 24th, 2023

Dead Oceans Headbanging punk meets sensitive moments, as the South London rockers return with new tricks on exploratory new album ‘Food For Worms‘.   Transparent red vinyl + bonus disc & flexi. Limited copies. BUY NOW Who Vocalist Charlie Steen, guitarist Sean Coyle-Smith, bassist Josh Finerty, guitarist Eddie Green and drummer Charlie Forbes are Shame, read more

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