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‘Celebrating music in all its physical forms’

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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“Now Spinning has the atmosphere of those halcyon days of my youth when we would meet up at a friend’s house with an armful of LPs to listen to and discuss into the early hours of the morning”. Bill Wallace

Now Spinning Magazine: Independent reviews and features supporting music and the artists who create it. Physical music brings you closer…

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Reviews

Katherine Priddy – Live at Union Chapel Review

Is Katherine Priddy’s ‘Live at Union Chapel’ the Folk Album of the Year?

Katherine Priddy – Live at Union Chapel Review Exploring new artists is always special, especially when you stumble upon...

Gillan Vinyl Reissues: Are 'Magic' & 'Future Shock' Reviews

Gillan Vinyl Reissues: Are ‘Magic’ & ‘Future Shock’ Reviews

Gillan Vinyl Reissues Review: 'Magic' & 'Future Shock' Gillan, the iconic offshoot of Deep Purple led by vocalist Ian...

The Darkness : Dreams On Toast : Album Review

The Darkness : Dreams On Toast : Album Review

A Glorious Rock Antidote: The Darkness Returns Triumphantly with 'Dreams On Toast' When the world feels a bit heavy,...

Roger Waters' "The Dark Side of the Moon Redux" Super Deluxe Edition

Did Roger Waters’ Track-by-Track Interview Change My Mind? Redux Box Set Review

A Balanced Review of Roger Waters' "The Dark Side of the Moon Redux" Super Deluxe Edition Roger Waters has...

Gentle Giant 'Playing the Fool' Remix: A Review of the Definitive Edition

Gentle Giant : Playing the Fool : The 2025 Remix Unboxed!

Gentle Giant 'Playing the Fool' Remix: A Review of the Definitive Edition Gentle Giant's iconic live album, Playing the...

Roger Waters: The Dark Side of The Moon Redux Live - Record Store Day Review

Roger Waters: The Dark Side of The Moon Redux Live

Roger Waters: The Dark Side of The Moon Redux Live - Record Store Day Review Record Store Day always...

The Album Review Show – Episode 3

The Album Review Show – Episode 3

New Spins, Old Classics & Hidden Gems | Now Spinning Magazine By Phil Aston • April 2025 Please watch the video for the...

Riverside Live ID : Album Review - A Must Have For Prog Rock Fans

Riverside Live ID : Album Review

Riverside – Live ID (Triple Vinyl | 2‑CD + Blu‑ray) Polish progressive‑rock masters Riverside have released another live document,...

Ginevra : Beyond Tomorrow : Review

Ginevra : Beyond Tomorrow : Review

With echoes of Danish melodic rock icons Pretty Maids and German power metal titans Helloween at their most melodic,...

Features

Streaming vs Physical Media: What's Driving Rock's Chart Revival?

Streaming vs Physical Media: What’s Driving Rock’s Chart Revival?

The Revival of Guitar-Driven Rock Over recent weeks, I've been thrilled to observe more rock albums climbing high in...

Do you love music? Do you relish the experience of hunting for records, spending hours crate-digging in your favorite shops or record fairs? Perhaps you enjoy simply browsing through your collection, feeling the sleeves in your hands without even putting them on the turntable? Or maybe you treasure CDs, revisiting album booklets you've read countless times, rediscovering details as though for the first time.

Why Music Collecting is More Than Just a Hobby

Welcome to Now Spinning Magazine – Your Home for the Love of Music Do you love music? Do you...

Ritchie Blackmore : His Top 10 Deep Purple Tracks Ranked

Ritchie Blackmore : His Top 10 Deep Purple Tracks Ranked

Ritchie Blackmore's Top 10 Deep Purple Tracks Ranked By Phil Aston, Now Spinning Magazine Ritchie Blackmore’s influence and innovation...

Roy Thomas Baker Tribute: The Producer Who Made Queen Sound Eternal

Roy Thomas Baker Tribute: The Producer Who Made Queen Sound Eternal

Roy Thomas Baker: Crafting Diamonds from Vinyl – A Personal Tribute Roy Thomas Baker – the sonic architect whose...

in memory of Tom Dixon Now Spinning Magazine

Walking in the Shadow of the Blues

This feature is published in memory of Tom Dixon, one of our writers, who has sadly passed away. Tom...

my pink floyd story - phil aston now spinning magazine

One Of These Days – My Pink Floyd Journey

Like many UK teenagers in the early 1970s, my musical diet was pure Pop and Glam Rock—Slade, T. Rex, The...

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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