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Dolly Parton's 20 Greatest Songs

Rough Trade Records
December 1st, 2023

“So to all the fools out there who never took her seriously, ‘this dumb blonde ain’t nobody’s fool’. Remember, Dolly always has the last laugh, and the best thing...

On The Rise: Brigitte Calls Me Baby

Rough Trade Records
December 1st, 2023

A stylish, shimmering, era-defying musical awakening. Taking their name from French beauty muse Brigitte Bardot, the Chicago five-piece fronted by Wes Leavins have had their hearts set on a...

In Profile: Yussef Dayes' Black Classical Music

Rough Trade Records
November 22nd, 2023

“Barka created the layout and painted the shells. It wasn’t intentional but sometimes things are already ordained and it felt like the right time to share this series of...

Compilations and Reissues of the Year 2023 | Rough Trade US

Rough Trade Records
November 22nd, 2023

The wildest, weirdest, most nostalgic, most beautiful, most party-starting reissues and compilations from 2023. Traverse hip hop’s prime cuts from The Daisy Age, revel in the DIY free party...

Compilations and Reissues of the Year 2023 | Rough Trade UK

Rough Trade Records
November 21st, 2023

Traverse hip hop’s prime cuts from The Daisy Age, revel in the DIY free party spirit of the 70s, meet the First Lady of Southern Soul, discover dance floor...

A Rough Guide To: The Best Gift Ideas for Vinyl Lovers

Rough Trade Records
November 17th, 2023

Vinyl record sales have been on the rise for the last 15 years, even overtaking CD sales in 2022. A combination of OG collectors adding to their stash and...

Where I Am Now: Nation of Language

Rough Trade Records
November 16th, 2023

“It’s hard to wrap one’s head around the fact that the things we made mean something, the way someone else’s music means something to me.” Interview by Emily WallerPhotos by James...

Vinyl Albums of the Year 2023 | Rough Trade US

Rough Trade Records
November 15th, 2023

As another year draws to a close we take a moment to think about all the good music that came out of it. From debut records to classic comebacks...

Albums of the Year 2023 | Rough Trade UK

Rough Trade Records
November 14th, 2023

“…if there was any list we feel comfortable and excited to be number one on it’s Rough Trade’s.” Whether you’re descending loyally upon your local venues or hunkering down...

Books of the Year 2023 | Rough Trade UK

Rough Trade Records
November 10th, 2023

“This book really captures the unadulterated joy and excitement about playing in a band, discovering bands, seeing them live, talking about them with your friends – the very essence...

In Profile: Fiddlehead

Rough Trade Records
November 9th, 2023

Boston post-hardcore outfit Fiddlehead’s Death Is Nothing to Us is an exploration of loss and grief and the struggle to move forward. Fiddlehead frontman Patt Flynn’s lyrics delve deep...

UK Books of the Year 2023

Rough Trade Records
November 9th, 2023

“This book really captures the unadulterated joy and excitement about playing in a band, discovering bands, seeing them live, talking about them with your friends – the very essence...