Our Albums of the Year list of 100 titles captures months of listening, of favourite moments, of music that now belongs to the Rough Trade story as much as it belongs to yours.
As 2025 draws to a close, we hold onto what music has given us this year: grounding when things feel unsteady, energy when we've been tired, joy when we've needed reminding. Music endures, even in challenging times. In 2026, Rough Trade turns 50. A milestone that invites reflection, but also a chance to celebrate the record store, what it means today, and how it will continue to evolve as a vital force in our culture.
