Heavy & Alternative

MONTHLY PLAYLIST

Experience Bishop’s sonic smorgasbord of heavy and alternative music — plus a few wildcards thrown in for good measure.

Updated monthly, it's stacked with the good stuff, from crushing riffs to unexpected gems. Pour it in your earholes.

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THE WINCHESTER JUKEBOX

Hit play on this hand-picked selection of heavy-hitters from bands we’ve featured, and had a pint with, in The Winchester.

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MENTAL HEALTH FOR METALHEADS

MENTAL HEALTH FOR METALHEADS

Author James Neeson talks self-help, mental wellbeing, and why heavy music can be a powerful tool for resilience and recovery.

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High Fade funk rock band

HIGH FADE: FUNKY WHEN IT'S FUNKING

Guitarist Harry Valentino and drummer Heath Campbell on relentless touring and new album Twice as Nice.

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LOVELETTER metalcore band performing at TOC @ The Wheatsheaf, Banbury

LOVELETTER: THE HEAVIEST METALCORE WE CAN MAKE

The TOC @ The Wheatsheaf headliners talk shows, songwriting, highlights, and new single Nostalgia.

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