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).

'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…

Aphex Twin Logo T-Shirt Wear your fandom loud with this screen-printed Aphex Twin logo exclusive to @WarpRecords and Rough Trade. A white Stanley & Stella Creator 2.0 t-shirt made with 100% organic ring-spun cotton in a standard unisex fit. roughtrade.com/product/aphex…

From the dreamlike ambience of 'Selected Ambient Works 85–92' to the fractured rhythms and uncanny melodies of 'Richard D. James' and 'Drukqs', Rough Trade's Georgia ranks the six main studio albums of the legendary Aphex Twin. blog.roughtrade.com/ranked-a…

A new generation takes the stage. Explore Drop 5 of our 50th Anniversary vinyl series. Limited copies in shops now! blog.roughtrade.com/50-years…

Celebrating the 20th birthday of this irrefutable classic, 'Back To Black' has been expanded to include unreleased & rare bonus tracks, plus a full live concert from 2007. We revisit her records that shaped her legacy. blog.roughtrade.com/in-profi…

2023: On @LankumDublin's 'False Lankum' the quartet mark each track with their signature sound; heavy drones and distortion whirr across twelve darkly beautiful tracks. @RoughTradeRecs #RoughTrade50 blog.roughtrade.com/50-years…