Author: Emily

Zsela Thompson, a native of New York City, is set to release her debut album “Big For You” this summer. This album is a testament to self-reflection and collaboration with her close friends, Marc Ribot, Nick Hakim, Casey MQ, and Jasper Marsalis. It is also her first recording for Mexican Summer. “Big For You” explores… Continue reading On The Rise: Zsela

Back To Black, a tribute to the iconic voice of Amy Winehouse, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson (Nowhere Boy), was always going to be a challenge for music producer Giles Martin (Rocket Man, The Beatles: Get Back) and music supervisor Iain Cooke (The Gentlemen, Wham!), tasked with nailing the film’s musical direction. In an interview ahead… Continue reading In Conversation with Giles Martin and Iain Cooke (Back To Black)

Marshall Group and Rough Trade have joined forces in a new partnership aimed at nurturing and supporting emerging artists, as well as enabling a new generation of musicians. The partnership will see Marshall providing bespoke Rough Trade x Marshall branded backline and Natal drums across all live spaces at Rough Trade stores in Bristol, Liverpool,… Continue reading Rough Trade x Marshall Group

Lucy Boynton and Justin H. Min, stars of The Greatest Hits, recently visited Rough Trade Soho to browse through vinyl records as part of the store’s Shoplifting tradition. The actors selected albums that held personal meaning, memories and told stories. The Greatest Hits, also directed and written by Ned Benson, tells the story of Harriet… Continue reading Shoplifting with Lucy Boynton and Justin H. Min (The Greatest Hits)

In a recent interview, Andy Bell, co-frontman of the UK band Ride, spoke about his formative years as a music fan and the impact it had on shaping his taste and ultimately leading to the formation of the band. Bell cited his dad’s small record collection as a big influence, particularly with the inclusion of… Continue reading Where I Am Now: Andy Bell

Rough Trade, a famous London record store, has become almost iconic due to its ubiquitous tote bags, which some claim are never more than 400m away from you in the UK capital. Although unverified, the bags are certainly popular, with the retailer having sold approximately 800,000 since they first arrived on the scene in 2005.… Continue reading Rough Trade Merch: Spring 2024 Lookbook

New York electronic punk band, Lip Critic, has signed with Partisan Records and will release their debut album in May 2024. The band consists of four members, Brett, Connor, Danny, and Ilan, and features two drummers. The group merges their passion for electronic, punk, and hardcore to produce “maximal sounds” with a “unified level of… Continue reading On The Rise: Lip Critic

Rough Trade is gearing up for another record-breaking Record Store Day this coming Saturday, April 20th. The day is renowned for its exclusive limited edition vinyl and live music performances, and Rough Trade is promising a great selection from the likes of Blur, Olivia Dean, Young Fathers, Sinéad O’Connor, Talking Heads, Laufey, Paramore, Pulp, The… Continue reading Record Store Day UK 2024

Shane Lavers, a well-known member of the New York DIY scene, is behind the project known as Chanel Beads. His earlier experimental electronic pop singles had garnered interest from several labels, and he has now found a home with Jagjaguwar in Indiana. Chanel Beads’ debut album, titled Your Day Will Come, is set to be… Continue reading On The Rise: Chanel Beads

Danish-based artist, Clarissa Connelly, has released an album titled World of Work through Warp, which showcases her love for Nordic culture and personal experiences. Following two self-released albums, Connelly has amalgamated musical styles and compositions to create a contemporary take on traditional Nordic folk with century-spanning references from French philosophers to the poetry of William… Continue reading On The Rise: Clarissa Connelly