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. Dive in.

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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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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: 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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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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Tyler and Jordan laugh it up

TOC x Also Known As: Collab Launch Party

We look back on an awesome night of live music in top venue Also Known As and learn how to make the face-punching cocktail they created for us.

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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: 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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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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