Liverpool lovin'
It's been nearly three weeks since we opened the doors at Rough Trade Liverpool 🫶
Huge love to everyone who has swung by so far, we've had a brilliant time settling into our new space. Pay us a visit for music, merch, books, coffee, work space, live music…
A driving force behind some of the most influential albums in British music history.
Rest in peace Andy Rourke, former bassist of The Smiths. A formidable talent we will forever be thankful for.
Photo by Paul Slattery
Wishing a very happy fifth birthday to Phoebe Bridgers' 'Stranger In The Alps' 👻
A stunning album which still has us crying, laughing and dancing five years on.
JUST ANNOUNCED...
@ashemusic
SIGNING at Rough Trade West
American pop sensation Ashe celebrates the release of her brand new album 'Ashlyn', released August 27th on
@MomAndPopMusic
.
TICKETS
One of the founding fathers of punk rock. Inventive, distinctive, brilliant. RIP the great Tom Verlaine, forever in our hearts and our record collections x
Photo by Roberta Bayley / Redferns
Thank you
@ashemusic
for coming down to Rough Trade West and signing copies of the brilliant new album 'Ashlyn'.
Dont miss the new release on clear vinyl out now:
We are incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Steve Mackey, legendary bassist of Pulp and established producer in his own right.
A camaraderie that translated into their brilliant music. Our thoughts are with the band, his family and friends.
RIP Steve.
NEW BOYGENIUS 🥹
@xboygeniusx
(Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus) present ‘the rest’, a new four-track EP.
Building upon the themes of friendship and queer joy established in their debut full-length, with the same intimate cohesion.
Gold 10” pre-ordering at Rough…
It's only February, but
@mitskileaks
has made a case that 2022 is hers for the taking.
Get 'Laurel Hell' on Rough Trade Exclusive vinyl + bonus disc.
@DeadOceans
Spotify Wrapped 2022...
a) Top artist?
b) Did you buy their music on vinyl in 2022?
c) Did you buy their music on CD in 2022?
d) Did you see them live in 2022?
The real deal.
RIP Sixto Rodriguez, one of the greatest protest singers the world had never heard of.
A legacy which remains rooted in truly beautiful music, and his powerful debut, 'Cold Fact'. A Rough Trade Essential album and now treasured classic.
NEW BLUR
One of the most successful British bands of the last three decades.
@blurofficial
are back with their first new album in over 8 years: 'The Ballad of Darren'.
Pre-ordering on ocean blue vinyl.
@parlophone
Because our Rough Trade West postie has worked every day with a smile this year, he is the very deserving winner of our signed Springsteen LP. Local hero x
We are saddened to hear about the passing of the great Ryuichi Sakamoto, co-founder of synth-pop band Yellow Magic Orchestra.
A hugely respected artist whose avant-electronic experimentations saw no borders.
One of the best to do it. Thank you for changing how we hear music.
The First Lady of Radio.
RIP Annie Nightingale, DJ, record-breaker and true broadcasting pioneer.
Your energy, attitude and passion for sharing sounds leave a legacy which will continue to uplift and inspire women in music x
The first time ever for
@taylorswift13
’s ‘The Lakes (original version)’ on vinyl.
Exclusive to Record Store Day 2022.
Still good availability - get your copy at Rough Trade.
The
@ArcticMonkeys
return.
Ten new songs written by Alex Turner and produced by James Ford. The seventh studio album for the legendary Sheffield indie rock band arrives.
Indies only custard vinyl + printed inner sleeve.
@Dominorecordco
RIP Angelo Bruschini, a visionary of the band Blue Aeroplanes and unique guitarist for Massive Attack.
A Bristol legend. Thank you for the vital contributions to some of the most important music of the nineties, sculpting today's musical landscape.
Dance music's poet.
Rest in peace Maxi Jazz, lead singer of British dance act Faithless. Thank you for your pivotal role in the world of British electronica.
Our thoughts are with Faithless and his family and friends 🖤
JUST ANNOUNCED!
@TheVampsband
will be at Rough Trade East this Thursday to meet fans and sign copies of their latest album 'Night & Day', out now on via
@VirginEMI
:
"Hayley Williams is especially loved in hip-hop because we really respect a good vocalist. The gospel influences in her [vocal] performance also help her. They encourage a lot of people who wouldn’t listen to bands like Paramore to expand their palette."
BACK IN STOCK!
@clairo
- 'Sling'
We thought this had sold out on pre-order but we were wrong! Limited amount of the indie only green vinyl version left.
BACK IN STOCK!
@taylorswift13
- 'Folklore'
The Queen Of Country Pop's post lockdown album. Intimate indie folktronica. An understated masterpiece reminiscent of Sufjan Stevens in places.
On beige vinyl.
@RepublicRecords
Absolutely devastating news this morning. Her’s unique debut was an Album of the Month, accompanied by some truly wonderful in-stores. Much loved friends of Rough Trade, a very bright future taken away far far too soon. Thoughts with family, friends and fans x
Photo: Emma Swann
An iconic punk-rock-pop masterpiece and one of the most influential and defining albums of the 90s.
Happy big 3-0 to
@GreenDay
's breakthrough album 'Dookie'.
One of the most vital influences on the 1970's British punk movement.
RIP Wilko Johnson, guitarist of the legendary Dr Feelgood band. A unique stage presence and musicianship which will be forever remembered.
US PRE-ORDER UP!
@doddleoddle
- 'Build A Problem'
Dodie's eagerly anticipated, musically ambitious and dreamily intimate debut album 'Build A Problem'.
Rough Trade Exclusive Cream and Green vinyl. Limited to 500 copies.
ALBUMS OF THE YEAR
#5
Wearing her heart on her sleeve
@rinasawayama
oceans between ballad and banger like a curious toddler playing dress up, an inspiring voice to the LGBTQ community, unafraid to radicalise her influences and heal her inner child.
A huge thank you to Bono who came by East today to sign copies of his new book ‘Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story’.
Was so lovely to meet you and your team, we hope you enjoyed visiting us and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
The Girl From Ipanema.
The most perfect debut which sparked an incredible legacy.
Thank you Astrud Gilberto for turning the world onto the brilliance of bossa nova and Brazilian music.
Happy Birthday to
@boctransmission
's 'Music Has the Right To Children'.
Bassline, breakbeat and rich, warming synth. This landmark electronic album capturing childlike wonder reaches the 25 year milestone.
Pure machine soul.
SO excited to share news of our UK expansion with a beautiful new store in Liverpool.
Located on Hanover Street, our sixth UK store will become our largest national location, inclusive of a dedicated venue space.
We can't wait to share it with you.
BACK IN STOCK!
@taylorswift13
- 'evermore'
Taylor Swift's surprise Ninth album again produced by Aaron Dessner of the National. It's a mostly acoustic masterpiece showing her deepening musicanship and unforgettable hooks.
On green vinyl.
@UMG
'We could leave the Christmas lights up 'til January
And this is our place, we make the rules'
Pop dominator
@taylorswift13
's 7th studio album. The singers trademark ballads inspired by emotional diary entries.
Now back in stock on blue and pink vinyl.
On this day in 1993,
@suedeHQ
released their eponymous debut.
Wrapped in androgyny, attitude and some of Bernard Butler's best guitar work, Suede delivered nothing short of a classic.
Happy Birthday x
An album which set the template for Britpop.
'Modern Life is Rubbish' turns 30 today, the first album of Blur's seminal "Life Trilogy", kickstarting a new era of killer melodies and classic pop.
Rest in peace Terry Hall, lead singer of The Specials and former member of Fun Boy Three.
A remarkable musician. Your message of strength in solidarity has influenced so many. Thank you for everything you stood for.
Witty, ironic and irreverent,
@blurofficial
's 'Parklife' remains one of those rare albums that sums up a specific place and time (Britain in the mid-1990s).
Happy 30 years to this Britpop classic x
Today in 1979, Paul Simonon of The Clash, frustrated because the crowd at The Palladium NYC, isn't standing, smashes his bass, leading to one of the most iconic album covers of all time. 'London Calling' remains one of the most influential albums ever.
An impactful self-titled debut which launched the charismatic and unconventional career of
@the1975
.
80s-influenced power pop and world-weary lyricism, inspiring an infinite sense of nostalgia.
Happy 10 years x
SIGNED
@the1975
TEST PRESSING
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Closes midnight 21/05.
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Raw and rough around the edges, Nirvana's grand finale 'iN Utero' returned them to their hard rock roots, more potent than ever.
Happy 30 years to this all-time classic x
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Right then. Fancy getting your mitts on this signed, repeat SIGNED,
@qotsa
print in celebration of ‘In Times New Roman’? Thought so.
TO ENTER: Retweet this post and comment your Feel Good Hit Of The Summer 👇
Competition closes midnight on Sunday 18th June 2023.
35 years ago today, underground rock icons
@PIXIES
released 'Doolittle'.
Guitar music in its finest form, with the perfect level of punk angst and aggression.
Taylor Swift is back.
A collection of 13 tracks written in the middle of the night. A journey through terrors, sweet dreams and the sleepless nights scattered throughout her life.
Pre-order on moonstone blue vinyl + lyric book.
“We’re going to get together at the start of [2023], and I’m sure we’re going to start looking at other ideas for what comes next. Hail To The Thief — it’s a long time since that record, isn’t it?”
Buzzcocks paved the way for the indie release with the self-publication of ‘Spiral Scratch’ in ‘77. They were amazing live. We at Rough Trade are very saddened by the passing of Pete Shelley, a prolific songwriter who inspired so many. RIP, you will be truly missed x
BACK IN STOCK!
@taylorswift13
- 'Evermore'
Taylor Swift's ninth album produced by Aaron Dessner of the National. An acoustic masterpiece showing her deepening musicanship and unforgettable hooks.
Back in stock on green vinyl. Dont miss!
@UMusicuk
BACK IN PRINT
A further number of
@blurofficial
titles have become available to pre-order including their classic debut 'Leisure', the iconic 'Parklife', 'Modern Life Is Rubbish' and self-titled album 'Blur'.
Remastered from original tapes.
The primal outcry of Black Francis meets heavy drums and an enveloping rhythm.
Happy 35th Birthday 'Surfer Rosa', the absurdist wonder which started it all for the
@PIXIES
.
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE
Raw, at times brutal, and not recommended for the faint of heart. But perhaps the most beautiful and rewarding album in their epic discography.
@qotsa
release their long-awaited 8th studio album, 'In Times New Roman'.
ROUGH TRADE ESSENTIAL: SHOEGAZE
One of indie-rock's finest subgenres. With warm waves of distortion, limitless guitar texture and the most ethereal vocals - shoegaze is music for dreamers.
JUST ANNOUNCED!
@AURORAmusic
LIVE + SIGNING
The Norwegian pop singer-songwriter celebrates her brand new album 'The Gods We Can Touch' out 21st January via
@DeccaRecords
.
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We are saddened to hear about the passing of Brian Griffin, the photographer behind the iconic album art for Depeche Mode, Echo and the Bunnymen and more.
A uniquely talented artist whose creative vision upended the world of music photography and videography.
RIP Damo Suzuki (1959-2024).
Can's pioneering vocalist. A true rock and roll legend with inimitable stage presence, fluid lyricism and limitless energy.
The magic behind the motorik machine. Thank you for your contributions to music x
Remembering David Bowie on what would have been his 77th birthday.
One of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Revisit his essential discography with
@CatsFromJapan77
's ranking of the starman's greatest albums.
A big thank you to
@yungblud
and
@tmpllnt
who spent over 6 hours signing copies of their brilliant new photo-essay book 'All My Friends Have Deserted' at Rough Trade East yesterday.
@ACCArtBooks
Photo by
@NickAllanPhotos
ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2023
"...if there was any list we feel comfortable and excited to be number one on it’s Rough Trade’s."
Here are our favourite albums from 2023, including some very special Rough Trade Exclusive editions.
#RTTop100