Welcome to The Winchester, our blog & virtual pub. Have a read, have a nice cold pint and wait for all this to blow over.

Hear the stories behind the music in Pulitzer Prize-worthy interviews with the best alt rock & metal bands. We also take you backstage at TEN OF CLUBS to show you our private areas.

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Hairpin alt rock band

Hairpin: Cutting Through The Noise

Down the line from Brooklyn, bassist Ryan Couto gives us the lowdown on the band, their history, highlights and secret sauce.

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Defects UK metal band

Defects: Modern Error - Special Edition Tee

We've partnered with UK metal band Defects to create an exclusive tee to celebrate the release of their hotly anticipated debut album: Modern Error.

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CURB:  Moving Forward

CURB: Moving Forward

We meet Singapore's leading emo outfit, learn the meaning of benjapes, and get the inside track on their new single and forthcoming EP.

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The Co Founder: Keeping Things Interesting

The Co Founder: Keeping Things Interesting

The Californian indie rock outfit lift the lid on new album 'Never Miss A Good Opportunity To Shut The Fuck Up' and talk highlights, influences and songwriting.

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Guitarist Clay Bennett from The Ariston

The Ariston Special Edition Tees: Clay's Tee

The Ariston guitarist Clay Bennett reveals the first in our exclusive collection of graphic tees designed in collaboration with the band.

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Sleemo alt rock band

Sleemo: As Loud As Possible

Bassist Jack Andrews spills his beans on the band, musical influences, new album Call to the Void, and Star Wars.

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Alt rock band Memorial State

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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Crossing I’s Dotting T’s: No Stopping Us Now

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 punk band credit @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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Alt Rock & Metal Playlist

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Stimulate your lugholes with the best tracks from the sick bands we've interviewed.

Big thanks to all the incredible artists who've made time to chat with us. Legends all.

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