Entering the Rough Trade East store at London’s Brick Lane is an adventure for any music lover. For such a large place it has a warm and welcoming atmosphere that you’re unlikely to find in many shops of similar size with friendly staff that are always on hand to help. Sofas and a cafe area at the front act as a chill space, everything is light and airy, and records are stacked … [Read more...] about Rough Trade: A Blueprint for the Survival of Record Stores