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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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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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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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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 bassist Oliver Sentance

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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TOC x Also Known As

TOC x Also Known As

We've partnered with our favourite music venue, AKA, to bring you exclusive merch, backstage access 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."

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