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

Here's where we interview our favourite alt rock & metal bands. From the biggest fish to the newest kids on the block, you'll find them all in The Winchester. We also take you backstage at TEN OF CLUBS to show you our private areas. Bottoms up!

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Sungaze alt rock band

Sungaze: Mazzy Star on Mescaline

The band's creative forces, Ian Hilvert and Ivory Snow, tell us about their new album, creative influences and future plans.

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DA/ZE: Feeling Comfortable

Lead singer, songwriter and guitarist Nikki Isabelle has much to say about the shoegazers' new single 'She Said' in our exclusive interview.

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Sleemo: Aiming To Be As Loud As Possible

Sleemo: Aiming To Be As Loud As Possible

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

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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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THE WINCHESTER JUKEBOX

Here are some of our favourite tracks from the brilliant bands we've interviewed. Pour them in your earholes!

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