Heavy & Alternative

MONTHLY PLAYLIST

Experience Bishop’s eclectic 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.

For the stories behind the music, grab a beer and join us.

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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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Sacravia guitarist Cass Croney at TOCstock Fresh Blood 2026

SACRAVIA TAKE THE WIN AT FRESH BLOOD

TOCstock Fresh Blood ’26 winners Sacravia reveal all about their win, their sound, and debut single Silence Binds — plus what’s next.

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WIN TICKETS TO RABIDFEST 2026

WIN TICKETS TO RABIDFEST 2026

Shop with us this April to be automatically entered into the draw — no forms, no faff. It could be you in the Rabidfest pit this October.

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