By Huw Thomas, Rough Trade Used Vinyl Assistant "Finally, if Sir Paul McCartney is reading and disagrees with any part of this article: give me a visit at the Rough Trade warehouse, Paul—we can work it out." John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The Fab Four. A band that fundamentally rewrote the … Read more
Executive Overview Pioneers of the nu-metal movement and one of modern heavy music’s most enduring outfits, Korn have officially reached a critical milestone in the creation of their upcoming 15th studio album. Drummer Ray Luzier has completed tracking his drum parts, signaling that production for the follow-up to 2022’s critically acclaimed Requiem is well underway. … Read more
Executive Overview In the ever-evolving landscape of modern pop music, few artists possess the chameleon-like adaptability and cultural staying power of Miley Cyrus. On Thursday evening (Sept. 3), the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter officially detonated the rollout for her milestone tenth studio album, Bass Persuades, dropping both its gritty, high-octane self-titled lead single and an accompanying visual … Read more
Executive Overview In a development that has sent ripples of excitement across the British music landscape, Welsh songstress Charlotte Church is officially preparing to release her first full-length studio album in over a decade and a half. The record, slated for a prospective 2027 release, marks a monumental milestone for an artist who has spent … Read more
By the Music Desk Published September 2026 Executive Overview British singer-songwriter James Blunt has officially returned to the musical fore, announcing details of his eagerly awaited eighth studio album, Airplane Mode. Set for release via Atlantic Records, the 12-track LP serves as the direct follow-up to his 2023 studio effort, Who We Used To Be. … Read more
Executive Overview In the modern music industry, the trajectory from obscurity to global arena status typically requires years of calculated label backing, iterative touring, and a highly polished promotional machine. However, the Puerto Rican indie quartet Chuwi has bypassed this traditional paradigm entirely. Before releasing their debut studio album, the band—comprised of siblings Willy, Lorén, … Read more
Executive Overview The musical landscape is bracing for a profound transformation as Grammy-winning powerhouse Miley Cyrus officially pulls back the curtain on her highly anticipated tenth studio album, Bass Persuades. Scheduled for release on September 18, this upcoming body of work represents a monumental milestone in her multi-decade career. Not only is it the direct … Read more
Executive Overview Pop superstar Dua Lipa has officially set the rumor mill spinning, offering the clearest indication yet that work on her highly anticipated fourth studio album is well underway. Taking to social media with a characteristically eclectic photo dump captioned simply "studio rat and other sightings," the Grammy-winning powerhouse shared a sequence of behind-the-scenes … Read more
Executive Overview For over six decades, The Rolling Stones have stood as the premier archetype of rock ’n’ roll rebellion, swagger, and artistic endurance. Formed amidst the damp, smoke-filled rhythm-and-blues clubs of London in the early 1960s, the group—anchored by the legendary songwriting partnership of vocalist Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards—transformed American blues and … Read more
Finally, if Sir Paul McCartney is reading and disagrees with any part of this article: give me a visit at the Rough Trade warehouse, Paul—we can work it out. Executive Overview John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The Fab Four. A band who rewrote the possibilities of pop music, The Beatles’ legacy … Read more
