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Our reviews cover a wide range of genres including rock, metal, progressive, pop, and more. We also offer exclusive features, interviews, and podcasts to keep you up to date on the latest music news.

Whether you’re a collector or just a music fan, Now Spinning Magazine has everything you need to stay in the know about the latest music releases and reissues.

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Latest Reviews & Features

Deep Purple Reaction "Stormbringer": Classic Album Review And Personal Memories with Phil Aston

Classic Album Review – Deep Purple Stormbringer 1974

Deep Purple's "Stormbringer": A Classic Album Review and Personal Journey As I recently crossed the 10,000 subscriber mark on...

Triumph of Death : Resurrection Of The Flesh : Live Album Review

Triumph of Death : Resurrection Of The Flesh : Live Album Review

Triumph of Death's "Resurrection Of The Flesh" - A Live Album Review For those familiar with Celtic Frost, you'll...

Ozric Tentacles and Gong with Arthur Brown as support - Live Review

Ozric Tentacles and Gong with Arthur Brown as support – Live Review

Co-headline Ozric Tentacles and Gong with Arthur Brown as support – Saturday 18th November 2023 at the 02 Forum,...

Bernie Tormé: Lightning Strikes – Volume One (1982-1983) Review

Bernie Tormé: Lightning Strikes – Volume One (1982-1983) Review

Bernie TORME LIGHTNING STRIKES: 1982-1983 (4CD box) HNE / Cherry Red Dublin born guitarist Bernard Tormey, better known as...

John Wetton : An Extraordinary Life : 8CD Box Set : Unboxing Review

John Wetton : An Extraordinary Life : 8CD Box Set : Unboxing Review

John Wetton: An Extraordinary Life - A Journey Through His Solo Albums The Essence of a Musical Journey Join...

Aretha Franklin : A Portrait of The Queen 1970 - 1976 : 6LP Vinyl Box Set : Review

Aretha Franklin : A Portrait of The Queen 1970 – 1976 : 6LP Vinyl Box Set : Review

Unboxing Aretha Franklin's "A Portrait of the Queen" Box Set (1970-1974) This box set is a treasure trove for...

Joni Mitchell Archives: The Asylum Years (1972-1975) 5CD Box Set : Unboxing Review

Joni Mitchell Archives Vol 3: The Asylum Years (1972-1975) 5CD Box Set : Unboxing Review

Unboxing Joni Mitchell's "The Asylum Years" - A Journey Through Her Golden Era This Box Set is the third...

Mott The Hoople : Mental Train : 6CD Box Set Review

Mott The Hoople : Mental Train : 6CD Box Set Review

This is one of those video reviews where I look at a box set you might have missed when...

6 Classic Saxon Heavy Metal Albums Reviewed From 1991 To 2009

6 Classic Saxon Heavy Metal Albums Reviewed From 1991 To 2009

Saxon's Classic Albums Revisited - A Journey Through Heavy Metal History I've been filling the gaps in my Saxon...

Chart Watch & New Release News

Mott The Hoople : All The Young Dudes : Deluxe Box Set Due

Mott The Hoople : All The Young Dudes : Deluxe Box Set Due

MOTT THE HOOPLE ANNOUNCE ‘ALL THE YOUNG DUDES - 50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION’ BOXSET WITH NEWLY REMASTERED AUDIO OUT DECEMBER...

Black Sabbath : Hand of Doom 1970 - 1978 Picture Disc Box Set

Black Sabbath : Hand of Doom 1970 – 1978 Picture Disc Box Set

Black Sabbath's "Hand of Doom" Vinyl Box Set:  The "Hand of Doom" Picture Disc Vinyl Box Set, a collection...

Vinyl and CD Sales: A Deep Dive into the Current Trends

Vinyl and CD Sales: A Deep Dive into the Current Trends

CD and Vinyl Sales 2023 - Current Trends and Analysis - Music Biz Chat with Phil Aston Vinyl fans...

YES Unveils a Super Deluxe Edition of "The Yes Album"

YES Unveils a Super Deluxe Edition of “The Yes Album”

YES Unveils a Super Deluxe Edition of "The Yes Album" Set to release on November 24, "The Yes Album...

10cc Celebrates Two Decades of Musical Mastery with "20 Years: 1972-1992" Box Set!

10cc Celebrates Two Decades of Musical Mastery with “20 Years: 1972-1992” Box Set!

10cc Celebrates Two Decades of Musical Mastery with "20 Years: 1972-1992" Box Set! 20 Years 1972-1992," a comprehensive 14CD...

STEELY DAN’S GRAMMY®-WINNING MASTERPIECE, GAUCHO, RETURNS TO VINYL FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 15 YEARS

Steely Dan’s “Gaucho” Makes a Grand Vinyl Comeback

Steely Dan's "Gaucho" Makes a Grand Vinyl Comeback! Steely Dan : Gaucho - returns to vinyl after a 15-year...

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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