NEWS & EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS
Welcome to The Winchester blog and virtual pub. Grab a pint and explore the stories behind the music in award-worthy interviews with the best and loudest bands on the scene. We also take you backstage at TEN OF CLUBS to show you our private areas.
We love hearing new music. If you're a band we should know about, get in touch.
RAGAMUFFIN MUSIC PODCAST: EPISODE 75
The Ragamuffins review new singles from Rosemary, Citizen and Unpeople, plus albums from Static Dress and Guilt Trip.
TEN OF CLUBS x RAGAMUFFIN MUSIC PODCAST
We've teamed up to bring you the best in alternative music: news, reviews and interviews, plus festival previews and so much more.
Author James Neeson talks self-help, mental wellbeing, and why heavy music can be a powerful tool for resilience and recovery.
HIGH FADE: FUNKY WHEN IT'S FUNKING
Guitarist Harry Valentino and drummer Heath Campbell on relentless touring and new album Twice as Nice.
LOVELETTER: THE HEAVIEST METALCORE WE CAN MAKE
The TOC @ The Wheatsheaf headliners talk shows, songwriting, highlights, and new single Nostalgia.
Read moreabout LOVELETTER: THE HEAVIEST METALCORE WE CAN MAKE
SACRAVIA TAKE THE WIN AT FRESH BLOOD
TOCstock Fresh Blood ’26 winners Sacravia reveal all about their win, their sound, and debut single Silence Binds.
Shop with us this April to be automatically entered into the draw — no forms, no faff. It could be you in the Rabidfest pit this October.
Rabidfest co-founder Greg Brown and MSRY guitarist Charles Bishop on what makes a great performance.
TOC @ THE WHEATSHEAF: LOUDER TOGETHER
Louder together, we've teamed up with Banbury's legendary alternative music venue for live shows not to be missed.
BACKING MENTAL HEALTH IN MUSIC
Starting now, 5% from every sale helps fund free, confidential 24/7 mental health support for everyone working in music.
Get to know the bands and judges for TOCstock Fresh Blood – where the heaviest hardcore and metal bands go head to head in aid of Music Minds Matter.
The sludgy, alt metal power trio reveal all about new single ‘Bleeding’, mental health, TOCstock, and what's coming next.
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