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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.

“Visiting Now Spinning Magazine is like visiting your favourite record shop and bumping into your pals”. Jim Wood 

“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

Tangerine Dream : Phaedra 50th Anniversary Box Set Review

Tangerine Dream : Phaedra 50th Anniversary Box Set Review

Tangerine Dream’s “Phaedra” 50th Anniversary Box Set – Unboxing & Review This comprehensive set not only serves as a...

Helloween ‘March of Time – The Best of 40 Years’ Box Set Review

Helloween ‘March of Time’ Celebrating 40 Years of Power Metal

Helloween ‘March of Time – The Best of 40 Years’ Box Set Review This set celebrates four decades of...

Seven Sisters - Shadow Of A Fallen Star Pt.2

Seven Sisters – Shadow Of A Fallen Star Pt.2

Seven Sisters - Shadow Of A Fallen Star Pt.2 An album with only four songs: that’s right it’s time...

Savage Master : Dark & Dangerous : Review

Savage Master : Dark & Dangerous : Review

Savage Master - Dark & Dangerous Louisville, Kentucky; better known for being the home of boxing legend Muhammed Ali...

Sanhedrin : Heat Lightning : Review

Sanhedrin : Heat Lightning : Review

Sanhedrin - Heat Lightning New York power trio Sanhedrin return with another slice of straight up in-your-face heavy metal...

Wishbone Ash at the BBC Is a Must-Have for Classic Rock Fans

Wishbone Ash at the BBC Is a Must-Have for Classic Rock Fans

Wishbone Ash at the BBC 1970–1988: Unboxing Madfish Records’ Latest Masterpiece For fans of Wishbone Ash, the release of...

The Doors : Night Divides the Day – video review

The Doors : Night Divides the Day – The Most Stunning Doors Book Yet!

Book Review: Night Divides the Day – The Ultimate Doors Collectible There have been countless books about The Doors...

Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks: Perpetual Change : Review

Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks: Perpetual Change : Review

Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks: Perpetual Change (Frontiers Records, 2CD/DVD and 3 LP Set) LINEUP Jon Anderson- Vocals

The...

Jethro Tull – Curious Ruminant Album Review

Jethro Tull Curious Ruminant : Album Review

Jethro Tull – Curious Ruminant Review: A Masterpiece of Reflection and Legacy The legendary Jethro Tull are back with...

Features

The Kit Album Format – The Next Evolution of Physical Music or Just a Passing Trend?

Is This The Future of Physical Music or A Overhyped Gimmick?

The Kit Album Format – The Next Evolution of Physical Music or Just a Passing Trend? Introduction: Welcome to...

Sixteen in ’75: The Records That Shaped My Life Ep 2 : Thin Lizzy

Sixteen in ’75: The Records That Shaped My Life Ep 2 : Thin Lizzy

Sixteen in ’75: The Records That Shaped My Life Ep 2 : Thin Lizzy Thin Lizzy : Fighting :...

Deep Purple : Who Do We Think We Are : The Best Sounding MK2 Album?

Deep Purple : Who Do We Think We Are : The Best Sounding MK2 Album?

Deep Purple – “Who Do We Think We Are” Revisited Deep Purple’s “Who Do We Think We Are” often...

Now Spinning Magazine Hits 20,000 YouTube Subscribers—Celebrating Community, Growth, and Shared Passion

Now Spinning Magazine Hits 20,000 YouTube Subscribers

Now Spinning Magazine Hits 20,000 YouTube Subscribers—Celebrating Community, Growth, and Shared Passion Thank you all so much for your...

Generation Z is Driving Vinyl & CD Sales

Generation Z is Driving Vinyl & CD Sales

Why This is Great News for Music Fans For years, many of us wondered whether physical music—vinyl records, CDs,...

Discovering A Brilliant CD Storage Solution That Really Works

Discovering A Brilliant CD Storage Solution That Really Works

Solving the CD Storage Problem: My Updated Solution for CD Collectors If you're a CD collector running out of...

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Testimonial

“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