Emily Jane Waller

Wrote this. Was painstaking. blog.roughtrade.com/gb/the-war-on-…

Last of our Rough Trade x @StudioArhoj GHOSTS are available now online and in-store. Be gentle. UK only: #53455730999627" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">roughtrade.com/product/rough-…

Post-punk didn’t arrive neatly labelled. It grew out of the moment when punk’s shockwave began to settle. It’s a messy and contested term, but post-punk’s first wave left a legacy that still echoes 50 years on. What is your most essential post-punk album?

Bit of the Geese European tour for all you goslings out there 🫡

ON THE RISE ↗️↗️↗️ Chaotic charm, creative chemistry and a fearless approach that caught the attention of @RoughTradeRecs label bosses. Meet The Sophs. blog.roughtrade.com/gb/on-the-rise…

Rough Trade in Neal’s Yard opened in 1989, in the basement of @slamcity Skates. It became a hub for London’s indie scene, hosting 90s sets from Jeff Buckley, PJ Harvey, Pavement and more, including the legendary 1994 Beastie Boys gig - moments still echoing in our 50th year.

Chaotic charm and creative chemistry. The Sophs frontman Ethan Ramon writes from the perspective of the worst version of himself, letting the music carry what real life shouldn’t. #RTOnTheRise @RoughTradeRecs blog.roughtrade.com/gb/on-the-rise…

A powerful but subtle storyteller, ambient music reaches all areas of modern composition. From Aphex Twin to Brian Eno, Minecraft or Max Richter, we explore its enduring influence on popular culture. What is an album that defines ‘ambient’ for you? blog.roughtrade.com/gb/a-rough-gui…

Today is our Birthday! From a small store in West London to a global community of music heads. Thank you to everyone who has joined us on our journey so far. #RoughTrade50

"Cameron Winter seeks to remind us that it's those inconveniences that make love so sweet in the end" Heart-on-sleeve hits. Our Rough Trade staff compile a mix showcasing the messy ache of being in love. Drop your go-to romantic songs in the comments 💌 blog.roughtrade.com/gb/greatest-in…

London, 1976. Possibility, purpose and a fiercely collective spirit. The first decade of our 50th curation explores the aftershocks of punk, when music gave way to something more exploratory - a decade of experimental sounds. blog.roughtrade.com/50-years-of-ro…

“THE ONLY THING MORE POWERFUL THAN HATE IS LOVE.” 🖤

#RSD26 LIST IS NOW LIVE 🚨 Highlights include... OLIVIA DEAN THE CURE KAE TEMPEST CMAT WOLF ALICE PRIMAL SCREAM CHARLI XCX PAVEMENT AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS MILES DAVIS and more. Which @RSDUK releases are you most excited about? blog.roughtrade.com/gb/record-stor…

Channelling the sweat-slicked liberation of the club underground and the creative chaos of basement shows past, The Itch make a bold arrival with debut album 'It’s The Hope That Kills You'. #RTOnTheRise @FictionRecords blog.roughtrade.com/gb/on-the-rise…

The British-Norwegian Liverpool-based five-piece, carving out a space where feminism, friendship and ferocious pop collide. Meet Girl Group. #RTOnTheRise @polydorrecords blog.roughtrade.com/gb/on-the-rise…

More than a record store. Since 1976. Here's a little bit about us and the story so far...(a thread).

Pop with a pulse and purpose. London alt-pop duo The Itch understand that euphoria and discontent can share the same sonic space. #RTOnTheRise @FictionRecords blog.roughtrade.com/gb/on-the-rise…

We're excited to mark our 50th anniversary with a year-long programme of exclusive vinyl releases and events, reflecting both our history and our continued role in supporting artists and communities (2/2). #RoughTrade50 blog.roughtrade.com/50-years-of-ro…

This is 50. From a small shop in West London to a global community of music heads, it’s been half a century of backing counterculture, celebrating the physical format and championing creativity (1/2).

Incoming 2026... What's tipped to soundtrack your year before it's even begun? 2026 is already shaping up to be something pretty special - we're fired up for a new wave of killer debuts and hotly anticipated returns. blog.roughtrade.com/2025-roundup-b…

HNY! Big things to come in 2026.