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.

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AKA Hellfire Tee skull print alt graphic t-shirt

TOC x AKA: HELLFIRE - SPECIAL EDITION TEE

Discover the story behind the design of our latest scorching statement piece, the blistering AKA Hellfire Tee!

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Mouth Breather by TEN OF CLUBS

NEW MUSIC: OUR DEBUT SINGLE UNLEASHED

Learn all about 'Mouth Breather' our Grammy Award-worthy alt rock tour de force from its creator, Skev.

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Sungaze Feel Better Tomorrow limited edition graphic tee from TEN OF CLUBS

TOC x SUNGAZE: FEEL BETTER TOMORROW

We've partnered with acclaimed dream rock band Sungaze to bring you an exclusive and very special tee to mark the release of new single 'Feel Better Tomorrow'.

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Severed Tongues metalcore band

SEVERED TONGUES: NOTHING IS OFF THE TABLE

Drummer Joe Bartlett lifts the lid on the UK metalcore band, songwriting, new EP Fragments and more.

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Glom alt rock band @kaylanugg

GLOM: SHIMMERING RIFFS

Uncover the history of Glom as frontman Sean Dunnevant gives us the lowdown on his writing and recording process.

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Tiny Voices emo band @ethiepics

TINY VOICE: THE TAKEOVER STARTS NOW

The Wisconsin emo band talk influences, musical memories, Oshkosh, and banging new single 'Backseat Therapist'.

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Excuse Me Who Are You? emo band by Alex Zoggas

EXCUSE ME, WHO ARE YOU? - YELLING OVER TWINKLY GUITARS

Lead vocalist Kyle and guitarist Stu serve up a slice of Midwest emo with yelling, blowing, funky drumming and lashings of Meat Jelly.

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WALL Oxford metal band performing

WALL: On The Same Wavelength

Elliot Cole, drummer and 50% of sludgy metal project WALL, spills his beans on the band, brother Ryan, touring, songwriting and riffs, riffs, riffs.

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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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Mothé indie alternative musician

Mothé: WTF Is Up?

The Los Angeles singer, songwriter, musician and producer lifts the lid on new EP 'Is Anyone Having Fun?' and tells us WTF is up.

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Flowers for the Dead alt rock band

FLOWERS FOR THE DEAD: MORE ATTITUDE AND GRIT

Guistarist and vocalist Jessie Szegö tells all about new single 'See-through' and what's next for the Washington DC-based alt rock band.

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Profiler metalcore band

PROFILER: BRINGING THEIR OWN TAKE

Get the inside track on the Bristol metalcore band, its music, upcoming UK tour, influences and more.

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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."

Metal & More On Tap

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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