Emily and Nigel celebrate the Aussie icons whose no-frills nature has won the hearts of the Rough Trade community. Emily also catches up with the band to chat acceptance, legacy and the emotional and sonic evolution found on new album Comfort To Me.Amyl and The Sniffers music played:Caltex CowgirlBlowjobsI'm Not A LoserFreaks to the FrontSecurityNo…

When the chips are down, music becomes our life raft, buoying us through all the insecurity and instability with songs that empathise, galvanise, satirise or even trivialise. Music is the warm blanket, to wrap you up and steal you away, even if it's just for a moment.And so to 2021 which, so far, has bore nothing short of a goddamn goldmine of new …

Emily catches up with Nai and Bender of Australian jazz/funk/soul outfit Hiatus Kaiyote, discussing overcoming challenges, uniting in art, friendship and their valiant journey to creating their stunning third album.Music playedFaye Webster - CheersNick Cave and Warren Ellis - CarnageFrancis Lung - Say SoThe Lounge Society - Burn The HeatherHiatus K…

Emily catches up with L.A. woman and sublime songstress Marina Allen to explore her authentic and beautiful Fire Records debut.Music playedWolf Alice - Delicious ThingsSqaurepusher - Deep Fried PizzaGreentea Peng - Soulboyblack midi - Diamond StuffMarina Allen - Original GoodnessUseful links:Listen to the weekly updated Rough Trade Edit Playlist, f…

Emily delves into the debut album from the London-based two-piece, a complex and lavish body of work that fascinates and mystifies.We're also showcasing new Edit album highlights!Music playedmy bloody valentine - only shallowMdou Moctar - Afrique VictimePortico Quartet - Terrain IIIBillie Marten - AquariumSons of Raphael - Let's All Get Dead Togeth…

Squid's debut album is finally here and yup, it is worth the wait. Emily chats to Ollie, Arthur and Louis from the band about the evolution of their sound, working with Dan Carey and recording live to vinyl for their special RSD 2021 release.We're also showcasing new Edit album highlights from the late Tony Allen, Girl in Red, Alfa Mist and Dodie.M…

Dry Cleaning discuss origins, popularity and pandemic album making as they debut their first full length with 'New Long Leg'.We're also showcasing new Edit album highlights from Flock of Dimes, Silver Synthetic, Caoilfhionn Rose and the 35th anniversary edition of a staple album from Beverley Glenn-Copeland.Music playedBeverley Glenn-Copeland - Let…

Jarvis Cocker talks to music writer Laura Barton in celebration of Beyond the Pale, the debut album from 'Jarv Is...' via Rough Trade Records. This is the first original music from Jarvis Cocker since the Further Complications album in 2009. Jarv Is… a band featuring Jarvis Cocker (vocals, guitar, percussion), Serafina Steer (harp, keyboards, vocal…

Salena Godden is one of Britain’s best loved poets and performers. She is also an activist, broadcaster, memoirist and essayist and is widely anthologised. She has published several volumes of poetry, the latest of which was Pessimism is for Lightweights,and a literary childhood memoir, Springfield Road. She joins Gemma Cairney for an intimate in-c…

Harry Sword and Stephen Mallinder discuss Monolithic Undertow, a book which alights a crooked path across musical, religious and subcultural frontiers. It traces the line from ancient traditions to the modern underground, navigating archaeoacoustics, ringing feedback, chest plate sub-bass, avant-garde eccentricity, sound weaponry and fervent spirit…

Mogwai join Ian Rankin to discuss As The Love Continues, an album which was originally planned to be recorded in America, but the pandemic led to a relocation to Worcestershire and with producer Dave Fridmann separated by an ocean but appearing like an Orwellian oppressor. Unable to perform the album for the time being, Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite …

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, New York Times best-selling author, actress, poet, philanthropist, and mental health expert, JEWEL, joins special guest host Lucy O'Brien for an intimate conversation in celebration of the release of the incredible 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of Pieces Of You. The collection tells the complete story of the al…

A.A. Williams chats music as therapy, putting out two albums inside one crazy year and coming to appreciate the small things about being on the road.Plus! Edit highlights from Tune Yards, Clark, The Antlers and a heads up on brand new Fire Records signing Marina Allen.Music playedMarina Allen - Oh LouiseTune Yards - Hold YourselfClark - CitrusThe A…

Emily chats reaction and reflection with Jane Weaver and celebrates new album Flock, Rough Trade Album of the Month for March, a record that explored multiple styles and sounds.Plus! Edit highlights from DJ Muggs, Valerie June, Israel Nash and exclusive reissues from dub legends New Age Steppers.Music playedNew Age Steppers - My Whole WorldValerie …

Max Richter's Voices is a stunning orchestral dedication to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In this podcast, Max is joined by Edith Bowman to discuss the making of the album, the inspiration that began it and its relevance today. Richter's follow up, Voices 2 is released April 2021. Buy Voices on LP/CD Buy Voices 2 on LP/CD Sign up to th…

Maximo Park are a band who have never shied away from disruption and change. Lead vocalist Paul Smith discusses the importance of musical evolution and some of his most personal songwriting to date.Emily also shares recent Edit album highlights from Julien Baker, Lost Horizons, Here Lies Man and Whitney K.Music played:Julien Baker - FavourHere Lies…

Steven Wilson's brand new album The Future Bites explores ways that the human brain has evolved in the internet era, placing the listener in a world of 21st century addictions. It is less a bleak vision of an approaching dystopia and more a curious and playful reading of a world made all the more strange and separated by the events of 2020. Buy The…

Isles is a record that encapsulates BICEP's 15 year career and the distillation of their passion for music and club culture while digging deeper into the sounds, emotions and experiences they had growing up in Belfast and living the past 10 years in London. Buy Isles at Rough Trade Sign up to the Rough Trade newsletter Enjoy Rough Trade Q&A? Why no…

Hey Clockface was recorded in Helsinki, Paris and New York and mixed by Sebastian Krys in Los Angeles. The assembled album is “An Elvis Costello & Sebastian Krys Production” following on from their work together on Elvis Costello and The Imposters Grammy-winning album Look Now. Buy Hey Clockface at Rough Trade Sign up to the Rough Trade newsletter …

Believe In Magic: 30 Years of Heavenly Recordings is a glorious celebration of Heavenly Recordings, one of the most iconic and admired independent British record labels of the past three decades, published by White Rabbit to mark the 30th anniversary of the label. Buy Believe in Magic at Rough Trade Sign up to the Rough Trade newsletter Enjoy Rough…

Serpentine Prison is soulful, poetic and understated.... produced by renowned Memphis multi-instrumentalist Booker T. Jones (of Booker T. and The MG’s fame) the record features contributions from a wide array of notable artists. Here, Matt explores the record with host Andrew Trendell and also takes questions direct from fans. Buy Serpentine Prison…

Emily chats to Django Django's Vinny and Dave about their brilliant fourth album Glowing in the Dark, applying and exploring their past experience, pandemic frustrations and chasing expectation.Emily also shares recent album highlights from Mush, Puma Blue and Fleet Foxes and tees up the debut album from Dry Cleaning.Music playedDry Cleaning - Stro…

When his daughter Samantha calls in the dead of night, John Rebus knows it's not good news. Her husband has been missing for two days.... Ian Rankin chats to Tim Burgess and takes questions directly from fans in this intimate Q&A, celebrating his anticipated new Rebus novel, A Song for the Dark Times. Buy A Song for the Dark Times at Rough Trade Si…

Stephen Morris (Joy Division and New Order) joins writer, broadcaster and Hacienda DJ legend Dave Haslam, to discuss new book Fast Forward: Volume 2, before taking questions directly from fans in this celebratory Q&A. Buy Fast Forward: Volume 2 at Rough Trade Sign up to the Rough Trade newsletter Enjoy Rough Trade Q&A? Why not check out the Rough T…

In his new book A Sound Mind, Paul Morley weaves together memoir and history in a spiralling tale that establishes classical music as the most rebellious genre of all. In this episode, he chats to the ever rebellious John Robb (Gold Blade, Louder than War) and takes questions directly from fans. Buy A Sound Mind: How I Fell in Love with Classical M…

The trail-blazing lead singer of Skunk Anansie and global female icon talks to writer Lucy O'Brien and takes questions directly from fans. This Q&A celebrates Skin's new book It Takes Blood and Guts, published by Simon and Schuster. Buy It Takes Blood and Guts from Rough Trade Sign up to the Rough Trade newsletter Enjoy Rough Trade Q&A? Why not che…

Rob Halford, front man of the globally iconic metal band Judas Priest, answers questions in a very special Q&A, celebrating the publication of Confess, his full, frank and shocking autobiography. Buy Confess at Rough Trade Sign up to the Rough Trade newsletter Enjoy Rough Trade Q&A? Why not check out the Rough Trade Edit Podcast. Intro/outro: Let's…

From humble beginnings in Middlesex, where money was scarce but dreams were encouraged, to the award-winning godfather of electronica, Gary Numan has seen it all. (R)evolution is the rollercoaster rise and fall (and rise) of one man, several dozen synthesisers, multiple issues and two desperately different lives. By turns hilarious and deeply movin…

South London four-piece Goat Girl catch up with Emily, discussing their confident and triumphant new album 'On All Fours', working with Speedy Wunderground's Dan Carey and pandemic adaptation.Emily also shares recent album highlights from Sleaford Mods, Arlo Parks, Steven Wilson and introduces the forthcoming Squid debut. Music playedSquid - Narrat…

Kicking off the podcast for 2021, Lewis and Tyler of Black Country, New Road chat to Emily about early success, confidence through friendship and evolving their sound, ahead of the highly anticipated release of debut LP For the First Time. They also share their thoughts on one of the most immediate current threats to burgeoning musicians - Brexit.E…

Bristol country pop sensation Katy J Pearson discusses the lessons learnt, the personal triumphs and growth leading up to her return to music and the release of her debut album. She also chats to Emily about her desire for longevity and how the events of 2020 have sculpted a rather different journey.Emily also shines a light on recent highlights fr…

This year has taught us many things, but one lesson that has never wavered is that music has an incredible ability to unite us, heal us and make the hard times more bearable.Join Emily and Nige as they take us on a journey through our favourite albums for 2020.Thank you for listening xAlbums of the Year 2020: https://blog.roughtrade.com/albums-of-t…

Emily caught up with Emily and Henry from Chicago-based Slow Pulp, to discuss overcoming adversity, friendship and the meaning and the magic behind debut full-length Moveys.Plus! Highlights from recent Rough Trade Edit additions, including Future Islands, Sylvan Esso, Working Men's Club and The Nude Party.Music playedWorking Men's Club - Cook A Cof…

Emily caught up with Joe, fresh from IDLES' Abbey Road gig and just a few weeks out from the release of the band's new baby, third album (and Rough Trade Album of the Month) 'Ultra Mono.' Discussing learned pressures, success, unity and self assessment, all while being given 'the eyes' by his hotel cafe croissant, this was a fun one. Also! Highligh…

Emily chats to the talented Declan Mckenna, exploring early success, ongoing expectation at a young age and the musical influence he has cleverly woven into a set of much more personal songs for album two, Zeros.Emily also picks highlights from recent Edit additions, featuring Floodlights, Emily Barker, Throwing Muses and The Lemon Twigs.Music play…

Emily chats to Manic Street Preachers' James Dean Bradfield, on venturing back into the solo-sphere with new album 'Even in Exile', exploring the life of Chilean musician and activist Viktor Jara. James discusses lasting influence, exploration, personal expectation and a little of what to expect next year. Also! New Rough Trade Edit album highlight…

Emily catches up with Bob Vylan's Bobby to chat beginnings, resistance, revolution, influence and the making of a band that doesn’t intend to be pigeonholed. The band's debut 'We Live Here' is Rough Trade Album of the Month for August.We also play Rough Trade Edit album highlights from Video Age, Max Richter, Song Sung and Fontaines D.C.Music playe…

Ahead of the release of 'Beyond the Pale', Jarvis Cocker chats to Emily about how a gig in Iceland kicked off an evolution of music, how collaboration fuels his desire to keep learning and evolving and how an 'alive' album is somewhat bittersweet when there's a global pandemic going on.Plus! New Rough Trade Edit album highlights from Laura Marling,…

Emily chats to Margo Price from her home in Nashville, discussing the creation of and anticipation for new album 'That's How Rumours Get Started', as well as the challenges, both personal and global, faced over the past months.We're also rounding up and previewing new Rough Trade Edit albums from Nadine Shah, Pottery, LYR and Bananagun!Music played…

The multi-talented Savages frontwoman is our special guest this week, speaking candidly to Emily about the creation of new solo album To Love Is To Live (20LO7 Music), new book C.A.LM (White Rabbit) and the influences, friends, personal challenges and experiences behind them.Emily also shares new Edit album highlights from Phoebe Bridgers, Drab Cit…

We reveal our Album of the Month for June and in celebration, chat to the band themselves. Emily caught up with Joe, Fran and Tom of Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever to get the low-down on new album 'Sideways To New Italy', reflections on success, touring and being away from home.We're also highlighting new Rough Trade Edit favourites from Caleb Lan…

We're all Tied Up in Nottz this week as Jason Williamson, frontman and top legend of Sleaford Mods, chats to Emily about new retrospective album 'All That Glue' and reflects on 7 years of making music that has struck a chord so remarkably with so many. Needless to say, we're big fans. Emily also puts the spotlight on new Edit albums from Jason Isbe…

Life ain't always empty, Fontaines D.C. are back with album 2. Emily's also back with new Rough Trade Edit album recommendations featuring Tom Misch and Yussef Dayes, Ezra Furman, BC Camplight and Happyness. Ghostpoet is our special guest this week, chatting to Emily about his fifth album 'I Grow Tired But Dare Not Fall Asleep', production, directi…

No lockdown will stop us, Emily's back with Rough Trade Edit album highlights, featuring previews from Sonikku, Flat Worms, The Strokes, Denzel Curry & Kenny Beats and Jackie Lynn.Emily jumps on a call to catch up with L.A. based artist Hazel English ahead of the release of her shimmering debut record 'Wake UP!'. They chat coping through isolation,…

Emily's back in the coat cupboard to bring you another dose of new music from Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Anna Burch, Thundercat, The Chats and Sorry.Emily also caught up with XL Recordings label boss and distinguished producer Richard Russell ahead of the release of his brand new Everything is Recorded album Friday Forever and the publicat…

Emily is flying solo in a makeshift studio this week. The unprecedented change we are all experiencing only makes us more determined to continue to support and keep in touch with our music community. Special guest this week is the one and only Baxter Dury, a firm favourite among Rough Trade staff and customers alike, he chats to Emily about his new…

Emily and Nigel discuss new albums by Honey Harper, Caribou, Soccer Mommy, Heliocentrics and Cornershop, with early Record Store Day 2020 discussion along the way. Special guests this week are Disq, the Wisconsin band bringing their epic mishmash of creative and addictive sound to debut album 'Collector'. One of Emily's faves for 2020!Music played:…

Emily and Nigel discuss new albums by Tame Impala, Eyelids, Agnes Obel, Mush and Lanterns on the Lake - all available at roughtrade.com.Special guest this week is Dana Margolin of Porridge Radio, who discusses signing to Secretly Canadian, performing, expectation, Taylor Swift and creating upcoming sophomore album Every Bad.Music played:Eyelids - F…

Emily and Nigel discuss new albums by Shopping, Drive By Truckers, Makaya McCraven's re-imagining of Gil Scott-Heron and Isobel Campbell, our Album of the Month for February.Special guest this week is Henry Spychalski of London five-piece HMLTD, who discusses setbacks, resurrection and what you can expect from their anticipated debut album West of …

In this episode, Emily and Nigel discuss new albums by Air's Nicolas Godin, Alice Boman, Chromatics and more.Special guests are Field Music, who discuss new album 'Making a New World', an exploration of the aftermath of World War One.Music played:Nicolas Godin - The Border Alice Boman - Everybody HurtsUlrich Schnauss - It's RainingChromatics - On T…