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TALES FROM THE HEAVY MUSIC SCENE

Welcome to The Winchester — our blog and virtual pub — where the heavy music community comes together.

From honest reviews and in-depth interviews to festival coverage and backstage stories, we champion the bands, people and moments shaping the UK alternative scene. Grab a pint. Have a browse. Let us know what you think.

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LONG ISLAND indie pop band

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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SKINS AND STRINGS: MEET KEVIN RHEAULT

SKINS AND STRINGS: MEET KEVIN RHEAULT

The multi-talented guitarist, bassist and drummer on bands, belonging, and playing bass with Celtic punk legends Dropkick Murphys.

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Enemy Within alt rock band

ENEMY WITHIN: THE TRUTH ABOUT BED OF LIES

Singer Howard Kaye gives us the truth about new track 'Bed of Lies' and reveals which Spice Girl he'd wannabe.

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House & Home alt rock band

HOUSE & HOME: HEADED IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION

Down the line from Richmond, Virginia, we talk creativity, community, and Covid with drummer Matt Stumpf.

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Other Half: Play It Like You Mean It

OTHER HALF: PLAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT

Post-punk guitarist, songwriter and shouter Cal Hudson on nasty music, nice people and latest album Soft Action.

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Defects frontman Tony Maue

DEFECTS: PERFECTION DOESN'T EXIST

The multitalented musician talks Iron Maiden, The Raven Age, and new band Defects.

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The Ariston alt rock band

THE ARISTON: ANGUISED DEPTHS TO ANTHEMIC HEIGHTS

Luca, Will, Clay, and Finn spill their beans on the band, the EP, and what’s next.

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SANTU alt rock band

SANTÙ: WHAT IF I TOLD YOU?

The guys reveal their musical influences and tell us all about new single 'What If I Told You?'

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Stanchions math rock band

STANCHIONS: GRUNGED OUT MELODIC HARDCORE

Drummer Ryan Wilkinson on the band, the EP, and more.

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