EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS & MORE

Welcome to The Winchester blog & virtual pub. Explore the stories behind the music in award-worthy interviews with the best metal, punk and hardcore bands on the scene. We also take you backstage at TEN OF CLUBS to show you our private areas. Have a read, have a nice cold pint, and wait for all this to blow over.

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Memorial State emo grunge band

MEMORIAL STATE: DISCOVERING NEW REALITIES

Guitarist and singer Leo Dacosta on his musical insights and creative process, and what's next for Portugal's premier grungegaze emo band.

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The Ariston alt rock band

TOC v The Ariston: Exclusive Collab

We've partnered with alt rock band The Ariston to bring you an exclusive collection of special edition graphic tees. Read all about it.

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Crossing I's Dotting T's frontman Matt Mucerino

CROSSING I'S DOTTING T'S: NO STOPPING US NOW

Singer, songwriter and guitarist Matt Mucerino lifts the lid on his musical origins and influences, and what's next for the Californian alt rock project.

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Last Hounds alt punk band by @glasslife

LAST HOUNDS: STAND UP AND TAKE WHAT'S YOURS

The Brummie punk band's bassist Ben Taylor gives us the highlights and the lowdown on bostin' new track Bubbles.

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Present grunge band

Present: Grunge with a Modern Twist

The San Francisco alt grunge band talk musical influences, friendship, touring plans and orangutans.

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Indie pop band LONG ISLAND

LONG ISLAND: Indie In All Its Forms

Get to know electrifying indie project LONG ISLAND in our exclusive interview with guitarist and producer Cameron Conner.

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All Hail Hyena: Beneath the Pyjamas

All Hail Hyena: Beneath the Pyjamas

Musical heroes, missing organs, fans, friendship and how not to smoke a can pipe; the Burnley alt-punkers reveal all.

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High Fade funk bank

HIGH FADE: THE HARDEST WORKING BAND IN FUNK

Edinburgh's groove gods give us the lowdown on the band, the music, gigs, managers, record deals, and more in our exclusive interview.

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Skins and Strings: Meet Kevin Rheault

Skins and Strings: Meet Kevin Rheault

The multi-talented guitarist, bassist and drummer on bands, belonging, and playing bass with Celtic punk legends Dropkick Murphys.

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Enemy Within alt rock band

Enemy Within: The Truth About Bed Of Lies

Singer Howard Kaye gives us the truth about new track 'Bed of Lies' and reveals which Spice Girl he'd wannabe.

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House & Home alt rock band

HOUSE & HOME: HEADED IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION

Down the line from Richmond, Virginia, we talk creativity, community, and Covid with drummer Matt Stumpf.

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Other Half: Play It Like You Mean It

Other Half: Play It Like You Mean It

Post-punk guitarist, songwriter and shouter Cal Hudson on nasty music, nice people and latest album 'Soft Action'.

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Sleemo alternative metal band logo

"TEN OF CLUBS is a sick brand. We love the message behind it. Big up to the lot of ya!"

Defects nu metal band logo

"TEN OF CLUBS were amongst the first people to really show us love and see the vision we have for the future."

SANTU alt rock band logo

"It’s cool you’re giving grassroots artists a platform for exposure. It's much needed in today’s music industry."

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THE WINCHESTER JUKEBOX

Hit play on these absolute bangers from bands we’ve chatted with over a pint in The Winchester.

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