This Black History Month, we explore several key Black artists who were at the forefront of the invention of music’s greatest genres. Who are the Black pioneers you think deserve more recognition? Tell us below (a thread).

Nashville alternative country institution Lambchop release Demoed, a new EP featuring an all-star lineup of artists like MJ Lenderman, Circuit des Yeux, Alan Sparhawk and more. Pre-order at Rough Trade via @CitySlang. roughtrade.com/product/demoe…

Paul Banks, best known as the frontman of @Interpol, now calls Berlin home, where he continues to write, record and explore new musical directions. This week, Rough Trade Berlin take a closer look at his connection to our city and how it influences his creative work.

EXCLUSIVE 'Blue Reservoir' is @ebtg's 11th album. Inspired by the unexpected return to live shows in 2025 with a long-running sold out residency at London’s Moth Club, the duo lean into some of their foundational ideas. Pre-order at Rough Trade. roughtrade.com/product/blue-…

COMPETITION TIME To celebrate the release of the new album '20th Century Paddy: The Songs of Shane MacGowan' we are running a competition to attend a very special one-off event Full information on how to enter below! @poguesofficial @Rubyworks roughtrade.com/product/vario…

EXCLUSIVE Australian punk trio @thechatsband return with their third album 'Half Cut'. It captures the band's unmistakable energy while taking their songwriting into new territory. Pre-ordering at Rough Trade. roughtrade.com/product/half-…

'All You Can Do Is Hum' is a collection of lyrics from across the Joshua Idehen catalogue, with notes from Joshua and his studio partner Ludvig Parment. Pre-order at Rough Trade. roughtrade.com/product/all-y…

A vinyl emoji wouldn’t just represent a format: it would represent collecting, DJing, crate-digging, independent record shops, and the simple joy of putting a record on. @RSDUK Show support for finally giving vinyl a place on the global keyboard 👇 change.org/p/make-the-vinyl-…

Two decades since 'Back To Black', Amy's voice feels as immediate as ever: intimate, funny, sharp, jazz-schooled and completely irreplaceable. We revisit the records that shaped her legacy, trace the sounds and artists that inspired her. blog.roughtrade.com/in-profi…

20 years of 'Back to Black'. Amy Winehouse’s magnum opus paired a deep love of classic soul with a London voice, reshaping British music and cementing her unmistakable musical world. Happy birthday to one of the defining albums of the 21st century 🖤

EXCLUSIVE @factoryfloor return with their first album in a decade, 'One Trip'. One Trip finds connection in contrast, delivering a new perspective on one of the most exciting bands in electronic music. Pre-order at Rough Trade via @phantasysound. roughtrade.com/product/one-t…

2024: Assessing the mundanity of life with wry humour, the lyricism across this record secured @MarkJLenderman as a generational songwriting talent. @AntiRecords blog.roughtrade.com/50-years…

Few bands have the legacy, continued insistence on innovative impact and cultural mainstay potency that @theflaminglips have accrued over their 40+ years as a group. Pre-order 'The Teardrop Throbs' at Rough Trade. roughtrade.com/product/the-t…

Sometimes the very best films are the ones that recognise that what you hear can be just as emotive as what you see. We revisit some of cinema’s most iconic spooky musical moments. Which is a horror film soundtrack that gives you the chills everytime you hear it? 👻🎞️ blog.roughtrade.com/10-best-…

NEW VINYL ASSEMBLE ⚡️

#SundayEssential Delving into our Rough Trade Essential album range, one weekend at a time. Michael Kiwanuka's self-titled record KIWANUKA brings a refreshing airy atmosphere to his usual soulful songwriting, and it's spectacular.

Exclusive editions, reissues, box sets and books for the detail-orientated listener. Browse our gift guide for thoughtful ideas for new collectors and seasoned crate-diggers. blog.roughtrade.com/the-best…

"Its release delayed by ill health, Kiwanuka’s latest was made in tandem with 2024’s Small Changes – but it’s much more than a mere companion album" theguardian.com/music/2026/o…

Fresh tracks into Counter Culture ft. Panchiko, Claud, @standatlantic, @gusdapperton, Grumpy, Fine, Fenne Lily, The Olivia Tremor Control, @michaelkiwanuka and more. open.qobuz.com/playlist/6445…