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Phil Aston is the founder and editor of Now Spinning Magazine, an independent music website and YouTube channel dedicated to physical music formats, including vinyl records, CDs, deluxe editions, box sets and classic album reissues. A lifelong music fan, collector and former guitarist, Phil brings musician insight, industry experience and a collector’s passion to his reviews, interviews and features. Through Now Spinning Magazine, Phil covers classic rock, progressive rock, hard rock, heavy metal, blues rock, jazz fusion and related genres, with a particular focus on sound quality, packaging, archive releases and the emotional connection between music and physical media.

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Tangerine Dream – Rubicon (50th Anniversary Edition 5CD Box Set)
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Tangerine Dream – Rubicon (50th Anniversary) Review

Tangerine Dream – Rubicon (50th Anniversary Edition, 5CD Box Set – Cherry Red Records) There’s something deeply evocative about...

Status Quo – On The Level - Vinyl Review
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Status Quo – On The Level – Vinyl Review

Status Quo – On The Level (2025) 2LP Edition There are some albums that don’t just sit in your...

How Did Vinyl & CD Sales Really Perform in 2025?
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How Did Vinyl & CD Sales Really Perform in 2025?

Music Biz Chat: How Did Vinyl & CD Sales Really Perform in 2025? Welcome to the first Music Biz...

EPICA We Still Take You With Us : Vinyl Unboxing
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EPICA We Still Take You With Us : Vinyl Unboxing

Epica – We Still Take You With Us: An 11LP Symphonic Metal Treasure Hi, Phil Aston here from Now...

chris rea tribute
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Chris Rea Tribute

Chris Rea has passed away at the age of 74, leaving behind not just a catalogue of songs but...

The Alex Harvey Live Box Set We’ve Been Waiting For?
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The Alex Harvey Live Box Set We’ve Been Waiting For?

Good Evening Boys & Girls – Why This Alex Harvey Box Set Matters PRE ORDER HERE Hi, Phil Aston...

Now Spinning Magazine Awards 2025 – The Results
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Now Spinning Magazine Awards 2025 – The Results

Community, commitment, and a deep love of music. The Now Spinning Magazine Awards 2025 marked something genuinely special for...

Now spinning magazine burning shed store
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Our Official Music Store is now Live on Burning Shed!

A New Chapter for Now Spinning Magazine – Our Official Music Store is now on Burning Shed! I’m delighted...

Ad Infinitum : Abyss : Album Review
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Ad Infinitum : Abyss : Album Review

Ad Infinitum – A New Discovery in Symphonic Metal Every so often, an album arrives that completely takes you...

Steve Howe – Signals Crossed (10” Vinyl EP) Review
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Steve Howe – Signals Crossed (10” Vinyl EP) Review

Steve Howe – Signals Crossed (10” Vinyl EP) You might remember that not so long ago I was lucky...