London-based record shop and label Rough Trade, the latter home to a generation of directional bands including Stiff)Little Fingers, The Fall, Cabaret Voltaire and Subway Sect (to name just a few) is to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a compilation album, a new website and a clutch of gigs around the capital.

Founded by Geoff Travis, the Rough Trade shop opened in 1975, soon inspiring the independent label that was to play an integral part in British music. Its first single, Stiff Little Fingers’ Alternative Ulster, appeared in October 1978 and became an instant punk anthem...