Always Thrilled To Be In A Rough Trade Store

6/18/2026

Always Thrilled To Be In A Rough Trade Store

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On the day after the infamous PETER HOOK gig, I travelled by train from Manchester to Liverpool to visit the newish ROUGH TRADE store.

ROUGH TRADE LIVERPOOL 54-56 Hanover Street, Liverpool

Group member Locks from ROUGH TRADE SHOREDITCH had forewarned them I was coming.

Asst. Manager Alice was most helpful – locating treasures on my list and curating a new gem.

Alice with a ROUGH TRADE exclusive copy of “Birding” by Rex faves DEARY (from his list.) rex is holding a limited edition ROUGH TRADE 50 year bag

Here is lead single “Seabird” from this long-awaited (but well worth it) debut LP on Bella Union. Holy COCTEAU TWINS 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and SLOWDIVE 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 BATMAN!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CjvMfS4aFxQ&list=RDCjvMfS4aFxQ&start_radio=1&pp=ygUNZGVhcnkgc2VhYmlyZKAHAdIHCQk-CwGHKiGM7w%3D%3D&ra=m

SPOTIFY-

https://open.spotify.com/track/5cAboL2qlkei2Lxwl51whO?si=oqHWVGrERC-beHup9satxA

(SONG 1683)

One of the hallmarks of the ROUGH TRADE STORES are the ubiquitous photo booths. The cover picture of Alice is from such a booth and was posted with pics and recommends from all staff.

Alice gave me her recommendation of an artist I am thrilled to learn about…VICTORYLAND 🇺🇸 from Brooklyn.