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 Cowgirl Blowjobs I'm Not A Loser Freaks to the Front Security No More Tears Don't Need A Cunt (Like You To Love Me) Useful links: Rough Trade Edit Podcast Spotify playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3259nXP…4fd0bc53bba0422f Rough Trade Edit albums available to purchase: rghtrd.co/rtedit Rough Trade Blog: blog.roughtrade.com Every other week, legendary independent vinyl retailer, Rough Trade, takes you behind the record shop counter to discuss the most exciting new albums, as well as chatting with the recording artists themselves. Thank you for listening.

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 albums. In no particular order here are our favourites. Music played Arlo Parks - Caroline Mogwai - Midnight Fit Dry Cleaning - Unsmart Lady Japanese Breakfast - Posing In Bondage Serpentwithfeet - Fellowship BICEP - Atlas Sleaford Mods - Elocution Cassandra Jenkins - Hard Drive Black Country, New Road - Sunglasses Mdou Moctar - Afrique Victime https://blog.roughtrade.com/albums-of-the-year-so-far-2021/

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 played Faye Webster - Cheers Nick Cave and Warren Ellis - Carnage Francis Lung - Say So The Lounge Society - Burn The Heather Hiatus Kaiyote - Get Sun Useful links: Listen to the weekly updated Rough Trade Edit Playlist, featuring 25 tracks, exclusive to Apple Music: rghtrd.co/rtapplemusic Rough Trade Edit Podcast Spotify playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3259nXP…4fd0bc53bba0422f Rough Trade Edit albums available to purchase: rghtrd.co/rtedit Rough Trade Blog: blog.roughtrade.com Rough Trade Transmissions: www.instagram.com/roughtrade/channel/ RSD: https://blog.roughtrade.com/record-store-day-2021/ Every other week, legendary independent vinyl retailer, Rough Trade, takes you behind the record shop counter to discuss the most exciting new albums, as well as chatting with the recording artists themselves. Thank you for listening.

Emily catches up with L.A. woman and sublime songstress Marina Allen to explore her authentic and beautiful Fire Records debut. Music played Wolf Alice - Delicious Things Sqaurepusher - Deep Fried Pizza Greentea Peng - Soulboy black midi - Diamond Stuff Marina Allen - Original Goodness Useful links: Listen to the weekly updated Rough Trade Edit Playlist, featuring 25 tracks, exclusive to Apple Music: rghtrd.co/rtapplemusic Rough Trade Edit Podcast Spotify playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3259nXP…4fd0bc53bba0422f Rough Trade Edit albums available to purchase: rghtrd.co/rtedit Rough Trade Blog: blog.roughtrade.com Rough Trade Transmissions: www.instagram.com/roughtrade/channel/ RSD: https://blog.roughtrade.com/record-store-day-2021/ Every other week, legendary independent vinyl retailer, Rough Trade, takes you behind the record shop counter to discuss the most exciting new albums, as well as chatting with the recording artists themselves. Thank you for listening.

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 played my bloody valentine - only shallow Mdou Moctar - Afrique Victime Portico Quartet - Terrain III Billie Marten - Aquarium Sons of Raphael - Let's All Get Dead Together Useful links: Listen to the weekly updated Rough Trade Edit Playlist, featuring 25 tracks, exclusive to Apple Music: rghtrd.co/rtapplemusic Rough Trade Edit Podcast Spotify playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3259nXP…4fd0bc53bba0422f Rough Trade Edit albums available to purchase: rghtrd.co/rtedit Rough Trade Blog: blog.roughtrade.com Rough Trade Transmissions: www.instagram.com/roughtrade/channel/ Every other week, legendary independent vinyl retailer, Rough Trade, takes you behind the record shop counter to discuss the most exciting new albums, as well as chatting with the recording artists themselves. Thank you for listening.

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. Music played Tony Allen - Stumbling Down Girl in Red - Body and Mind Alfa Mist - Organic Rust Dodie - Rainbow Squid - 2010 Useful links: Listen to the weekly updated Rough Trade Edit Playlist, featuring 25 tracks, exclusive to Apple Music: rghtrd.co/rtapplemusic Rough Trade Edit Podcast Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3259nXPsu584Efs56jc8pR?si=4fd0bc53bba0422f Rough Trade Edit albums available to purchase: rghtrd.co/rtedit Rough Trade Blog: https://blog.roughtrade.com Rough Trade Transmissions: www.instagram.com/roughtrade/channel/ Every other week, legendary independent vinyl retailer, Rough Trade, takes you behind the record shop counter to discuss the most exciting new albums, as well as chatting with the recording artists themselves. Thank you for listening.

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 played Beverley Glenn-Copeland - Let Us Dance Flock of Dimes - Price of Blue Silver Synthetic - Around the Bend Caoilfhionn Rose - To Me Dry Cleaning - New Long Leg Useful links: Listen to the weekly updated Rough Trade Edit Playlist, featuring 25 tracks, exclusive to Apple Music: rghtrd.co/rtapplemusic Rough Trade Edit Podcast Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3259nXPsu584Efs56jc8pR?si=4fd0bc53bba0422f Rough Trade Edit albums available to purchase: rghtrd.co/rtedit Rough Trade Blog: https://blog.roughtrade.com Rough Trade Transmissions: www.instagram.com/roughtrade/channel/ Every other week, legendary independent vinyl retailer, Rough Trade, takes you behind the record shop counter to discuss the most exciting new albums, as well as chatting with the recording artists themselves. Thank you for listening.

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 played Marina Allen - Oh Louise Tune Yards - Hold Yourself Clark - Citrus The Antlers - Solstice A.A. Williams - Where Is My Mind Useful links: Listen to the weekly updated Rough Trade Edit Playlist, featuring 25 tracks, exclusive to Apple Music: rghtrd.co/rtapplemusic Rough Trade Edit Podcast Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3259nXPsu584Efs56jc8pR?si=4fd0bc53bba0422f Rough Trade Edit albums available to purchase: rghtrd.co/rtedit Rough Trade Blog: https://blog.roughtrade.com Rough Trade Transmissions: www.instagram.com/roughtrade/channel/ Every other week, legendary independent vinyl retailer, Rough Trade, takes you behind the record shop counter to discuss the most exciting new albums, as well as chatting with the recording artists themselves. Thank you for listening.

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 played New Age Steppers - My Whole World Valerie June - Stay DJ Muggs - Incantation Israel Nash - Pressure Jane Weaver - Flock Useful links: Listen to the weekly updated Rough Trade Edit Playlist, featuring 25 tracks, exclusive to Apple Music: rghtrd.co/rtapplemusic Rough Trade Edit Podcast Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3259nXPsu584Efs56jc8pR?si=4fd0bc53bba0422f Rough Trade Edit albums available to purchase: rghtrd.co/rtedit Rough Trade Blog: https://blog.roughtrade.com Rough Trade Transmissions: www.instagram.com/roughtrade/channel/ Every other week, legendary independent vinyl retailer, Rough Trade, takes you behind the record shop counter to discuss the most exciting new albums, as well as chatting with the recording artists themselves. Thank you for listening.

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 - Favour Here Lies Man - Collector of Vanities Lost Horizons - One For Regret Whitney K - Maryland Maximo Park - Feelings I'm Supposed to Feel Useful links: Listen to the weekly updated Rough Trade Edit Playlist, featuring 25 tracks, exclusive to Apple Music: rghtrd.co/rtapplemusic Rough Trade Edit albums available to purchase: rghtrd.co/rtedit Rough Trade Blog: blog.roughtrade.com/ Rough Trade Transmissions: www.instagram.com/roughtrade/channel/ Every other week, legendary independent vinyl retailer, Rough Trade, takes you behind the record shop counter to discuss the most exciting new albums, as well as chatting with the recording artists themselves. Thank you for listening.

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 played Dry Cleaning - Strong Feelings Mush - Positivity Puma Blue - Sheets Fleet Foxes - Can I Believe You Django Django - Free From Gravity Useful links: Listen to the weekly updated Rough Trade Edit Playlist, featuring 25 tracks, exclusive to Apple Music: rghtrd.co/rtapplemusic Rough Trade Edit albums available to purchase: rghtrd.co/rtedit Rough Trade Blog: blog.roughtrade.com/ Rough Trade Transmissions: www.instagram.com/roughtrade/channel/ Every other week, legendary independent vinyl retailer, Rough Trade, takes you behind the record shop counter to discuss the most exciting new albums, as well as chatting with the recording artists themselves. Thank you for listening. Enjoy the Rough Trade Edit Podcast? Why not check out Rough Trade Q&A.

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 played Squid - Narrator Arlo Parks - Hope Sleaford Mods - Nudge It Steven Wilson - Self Goat Girl - Bang Useful links: Listen to the weekly updated Rough Trade Edit Playlist, featuring 25 tracks, exclusive to Apple Music: rghtrd.co/rtapplemusic Rough Trade Edit albums available to purchase: rghtrd.co/rtedit Rough Trade Blog: blog.roughtrade.com/ Rough Trade Transmissions: www.instagram.com/roughtrade/channel/ Every other week, legendary independent vinyl retailer, Rough Trade, takes you behind the record shop counter to discuss the most exciting new albums, as well as chatting with the recording artists themselves. Thank you for listening.

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. Emily also shares recent Edit album highlights from BICEP, Pearl Charles, shame and Rough Trade Album of the Month, Viagra Boys. Music played Viagra Boys - Boys & Girls shame - Born in Luton Pearl Charles - Only for Tonight BICEP - Sundial Black Country, New Road - X Useful links: Listen to the weekly updated Rough Trade Edit Playlist, featuring 25 tracks, exclusive to Apple Music: rghtrd.co/rtapplemusic Rough Trade Edit albums available to purchase: rghtrd.co/rtedit Rough Trade Blog: https://blog.roughtrade.com/ Rough Trade Transmissions: www.instagram.com/roughtrade/channel/ Every other week, legendary independent vinyl retailer, Rough Trade, takes you behind the record shop counter to discuss the most exciting new albums, as well as chatting with the recording artists themselves. Thank you for listening.

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 from our Edit selection, including new music from Album of the Month champion Ólafur Arnalds, the mighty Spectres, wunderful Tiña and punk craftsmen Adulkt Life. Music played Olafur Arnalds - New Grass Spectres - Sociopath Discotheque Tiña - I Feel Fine Adulkt Life - Stevie K Katy J Pearson - Hey You Useful links: Listen to the weekly updated Rough Trade Edit Playlist, featuring 25 tracks, exclusive to Apple Music: rghtrd.co/rtapplemusic Rough Trade Edit albums available to purchase: rghtrd.co/rtedit Rough Trade Blog: https://blog.roughtrade.com/ Rough Trade Transmissions: www.instagram.com/roughtrade/channel/ Every other week, legendary independent vinyl retailer, Rough Trade, takes you behind the record shop counter to discuss the most exciting new albums, as well as chatting with the recording artists themselves. Thank you for listening.

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 x Albums of the Year 2020: https://blog.roughtrade.com/albums-of-the-year-2020/

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 played Working Men's Club - Cook A Coffee Future Islands - Plastic Beach The Nude Party - What's The Deal? Sylvan Esso - Frequency Slow Pulp - Track Useful links: Listen to the weekly updated Rough Trade Edit Playlist, featuring 25 tracks, exclusive to Apple Music: rghtrd.co/rtapplemusic Rough Trade Edit albums available to purchase: rghtrd.co/rtedit Rough Trade Blog: https://blog.roughtrade.com/ Rough Trade Transmissions: www.instagram.com/roughtrade/channel/ Every other week, legendary independent vinyl retailer, Rough Trade, takes you behind the record shop counter to discuss the most exciting new albums, as well as chatting with the recording artists themselves. Thank you for listening.

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! Highlights from our latest Rough Trade Edit picks including Fenne Lily, Mammal Hands, A Certain Ratio and Mildlife. Music played Fenne Lily - I Used to Hate My Body But Now I Just Hate You ACR - Family Mildlife - Automatic Mammal Hands - Chaser IDLES - The Lover Useful links: Listen to the weekly updated Rough Trade Edit Playlist, featuring 25 tracks, exclusive to Apple Music: rghtrd.co/rtapplemusic Rough Trade Edit albums available to purchase: rghtrd.co/rtedit Rough Trade Blog: blog.roughtrade.com/ Rough Trade Transmissions: www.instagram.com/roughtrade/channel/ Every other week, legendary independent vinyl retailer, Rough Trade, takes you behind the record shop counter to discuss the most exciting new albums, as well as chatting with the recording artists themselves. Thank you for listening.

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 played: Emily Barker - Sonogram Throwing Muses - Bo Diddley Bridge Floodlights - Tropical Fun The Lemon Twigs - No One Holds You Declan McKenna - Be An Astronaut Useful links: Listen to the weekly updated Rough Trade Edit Playlist, featuring 25 tracks, exclusive to Apple Music: rghtrd.co/rtapplemusic Rough Trade Edit albums available to purchase: rghtrd.co/rtedit Rough Trade Blog: blog.roughtrade.com/ Rough Trade Transmissions: www.instagram.com/roughtrade/channel/ Every other week, legendary independent vinyl retailer, Rough Trade, takes you behind the record shop counter to discuss the most exciting new albums, as well as chatting with the recording artists themselves. Thank you for listening.

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 highlights from Oscar Jerome, Willie J Healey, Whitney and the long awaited debut from Nubya Garcia. Music played Oscar Jerome - Give Back What You Stole From Me Willie J Healey - Song for Joanna Whitney - Take Me Home, Country Roads Nubya Garcia - Pace James Dean Bradfield - Recuerda Useful links: Nubya Garcia Live in Session: link.dice.fm/7bAntqRhW8 Listen to the weekly updated Rough Trade Edit Playlist, featuring 25 tracks, exclusive to Apple Music: rghtrd.co/rtapplemusic Rough Trade Edit albums available to purchase: rghtrd.co/rtedit Rough Trade Blog: blog.roughtrade.com/ Rough Trade Transmissions: www.instagram.com/roughtrade/channel/ Every other week, legendary independent vinyl retailer, Rough Trade, takes you behind the record shop counter to discuss the most exciting new albums, as well as chatting with the recording artists themselves. Thank you for listening.

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 played Video Age - Aerostar Max Richter - All Human Beings Pt.3 Song Sung - The Mind's Eye Fontaines D.C. - You Said Bob Vylan - We Live Here Useful links: Listen to the weekly updated Rough Trade Edit Playlist, featuring 25 tracks, exclusive to Apple Music: rghtrd.co/rtapplemusic Rough Trade Edit albums available to purchase: rghtrd.co/rtedit Rough Trade Blog: blog.roughtrade.com/ Rough Trade Transmissions: www.instagram.com/roughtrade/channel/ Every other week, legendary independent vinyl retailer, Rough Trade, takes you behind the record shop counter to discuss the most exciting new albums, as well as chatting with the recording artists themselves. Thank you for listening.