ROUGH TRADE ESSENTIAL | We've reviewed, refreshed and updated our Essentials, a core selection of 250 diverse, brilliant albums we think have to be heard. We believe that not only are these albums an essential listen, but that they are essential to own too, physically. Over the next 6 weeks, we'll be showcasing highlights from the range so that you might discover or re-discover these artists and their songs. We encourage positive discussion and can't wait to start sharing some truly outstanding

24 reactions | Thank you Fontaines D.C. for a blistering set at Earth and an unforgettable evening celebrating forthcoming album ‘Skinty Fia’ and all that came before it. | Rough Trade | Facebook

30 reactions | black midi’s new album ‘Hellfire’ is as “audacious as Muhammed Ali” (Record Collector) | Rough Trade Records | Facebook

48K views · 232 reactions |  Has your favourite fish and chip shop made the list?  | Daily Record | Facebook

Two record shops in Scotland were recently featured on a "world's greatest record stores" list with others from across the world. See more ➡️ https://bbc.in/4iwJJid | BBC Scotland News

189 reactions · 5 comments | New @amylandthesniffers song BIG DREAMS is out now! Listen and watch the @phc directed video. New album Cartoon Darkness out on October 25th, limited Glow in the Dark vinyl available from the band store | Rough Trade Records | Facebook