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Our passion for physical music in Vinyl and CD formats is at the heart of everything we do, providing you with independent and honest reviews that cover the world of the latest releases, timeless reissues, and classic albums.

At Now Spinning Magazine, we celebrate the tangible connection that physical music brings, understanding that the tactile feel of CDs and vinyl, along with the immersive experience of box sets, not only enhances your listening experience but also brings you closer to the artist’s vision. Our in depth video reviews cover a wide spectrum of genres, from Rock, Metal, Prog, and Soul to Pop, Jazz, Folk, and Classical music, ensuring that no matter your taste, you’ll find content that resonates with you.

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Latest Reviews & Features

Epic Prog & Classic Rock Unboxing: The Album Review Show

The Review Show- Ep 1

The First Now Spinning Magazine Album Review Show! Hello everyone, Phil Aston here from Now Spinning Magazine, and welcome...

Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Villa Park (Aston Villa’s ground) in Birmingham, UK.

Black Sabbath’s Final Farewell: The Ultimate Birmingham Homecoming

Black Sabbath’s The Final Farewell The event is set for Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Villa Park (Aston Villa’s...

Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge: Wine On Venus ( Review)

Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge: Wine On Venus ( Review)

GRACE BOWERS & THE HODGE PODGE: WINE ON VENUS ( REVIEW) Admittedly I am late to the party on...

Live Magic at The Trading Boundaries, capturing Steve Hackett’s enchanting stage presence. Then, we’ll look at two special vinyl reissues—Tribute and Metamorpheus

Steve Hackett – Acoustic Magic: Three Must-Hear Releases

Hello, Phil Aston here from Now Spinning Magazine with another album review. Actually, this time it’s three reviews rolled...

Pentagram : Lightning In A Bottle : Review

Pentagram : Lightning In A Bottle : Review

Pentagram - Lightning In A Bottle Doom metal pioneers, Pentagram return with their tenth studio album; the first in...

Larkin Poe : BLOOM : Album Review

Larkin Poe : BLOOM : Album Review

LARKIN POE - BLOOM (2025 REVIEW) Bloom is the seventh studio album from the sister led duo Larkin Poe....

The Ferrymen : Iron Will : Album Review

The Ferrymen : Iron Will : Album Review

The Ferrymen - Iron Will Melodic metal supergroup, The Ferrymen, return with their fourth album Iron Will. Formed in...

Tribute to John Sykes

A Tribute to John Sykes

Hello everyone, Phil Aston here from Now Spinning Magazine, and today I want to talk about the life and...

Streetlight : Night Vision : Album Review

Streetlight : Night Vision : Album Review

Artist: Streetlight Album: “Night Vision” Label: Frontiers Music SRL I’ll admin it. I’d never heard of Streetlight before today....

Release News

Record Store Day 2025 - full list

Record Store Day 2025: Full list

The full list of releases for Record Store Day 2025 - 12th April ARTIST TITLE FORMAT 13th Floor Elevators,...

Don Powell Band Na Na Na

The Don Powell Band: New Single “Na Na Na!” – A Cozy Powell Tribute

The Don Powell Band has just unleashed a brand-new single—“Na Na Na!”—and it’s FAB! This track is a tribute...

THE DOOBIE BROTHERS RETURN WITH WALK THIS ROAD, OUT JUNE 6, 2025

The Doobie Brothers : Walk This Road – New Album

THE DOOBIE BROTHERS RETURN WITH WALK THIS ROAD, OUT JUNE 6, 2025 Few bands can boast a legacy as...

TALK TALK Revisit Their Acclaimed Catalog With The Very Best Of Talk Talk

TALK TALK Reissue The Very Best Of Talk Talk

TALK TALK Revisit Their Acclaimed Catalog With The Very Best Of Talk Talk Talk Talk’s music has always been...

YES Announce Close to the Edge (Super Deluxe Edition) For March 7, 2025

YES Announce Close to the Edge (Super Deluxe Edition) For March 7, 2025

There are few albums in the progressive rock canon as revered as YES’s 1972 masterpiece, Close to the Edge....

Envy of None (the new band from Rush's Alex Lifeson) announce new album 'Stygian Wavz'

Envy Of None Announce New Album – Stygian Wavz (14th March 2025)

Envy Of None—the Canadian/American band that took us all by surprise with their self-titled debut in 2022—have just announced...

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“I’ve been a big music fan, music collector and DJ for over 50 years. My tastes are extremely broad and eclectic, including anything from Motown to Motorhead to Mozart! When I first discovered Now Spinning Magazine, I found a place where my interests could be supported and expressed without prejudice. Now Spinning is far more than just a website and a Facebook group – it is a community of like-minded, passionate and welcoming music lovers and collectors. With Phil Aston at the helm, the magazine delivers a wide variety of news and information about both past classics and new releases, both individual albums and box sets. Phil often shares his own personal memories, related to particular artists and albums, as do other community members. These range from daily ‘Now Spinning’ posts, to unboxing videos, to regular themed articles about the music scene. Phil’s videos about the changing landscape of music formats are particularly interesting and are already starting to influence industry movers and shakers. This is such a refreshing development, as Phil is very honest, extremely objective, and his leadership, at last, gives us music fans a long-needed voice that is getting attention. Now Spinning hold regular zoom meets, which are the modern equivalent of meeting your mates and sharing new musical discoveries, plus there is a mutual regard and convivial atmosphere, amongst members, that is unlike anything you’ll find elsewhere in digital social spaces. As Phil often says, “Music is the healer and the doctor”, and Now Spinning members exemplify and epitomise this idea. I’m proud to be a member and I love interacting with the community.” Andy J Old

“Your style of presentation, your enthusiasm, it’s always a joy to watch, and your honesty, your views and opinions, are respected and appreciated. I love the diversity of Now Spinning Magazine, love how things have progressed here over the past couple of years. Along with the big names we come to expect, you often catch us by surprise and throw in something refreshingly different (Sarah McQuaid being a good example). And even when I think the content isn’t quite my cup of tea, I’ll still watch it and, more often then not, feel enlightened in some way. It’s always enjoyable to hear your personal stories, to hear how – and when – you first discovered certain albums or bands. How old you were, where you were living, what you were doing, memories of old friends, concerts, music papers, etc. This all adds something very special and uniquely individual to your videos. You are sharing your own musical journey or adventure with us, sharing the love and passion for records both new and old, and that makes this channel special. So keep doing what you’re doing. And always follow your heart”. Clive Snowden