Kevin Ayers: Where Do the Stars End – The Recordings 1974–1980 review
Phil Aston1st October 2026Esoteric’s earlier Kevin Ayers box, All This Crazy Gift of Time, covered the years from 1969 to 1973 in a...
Phil Aston1st October 2026
Whitesnake Vinyl Reissues Reviewed
Phil Aston1st October 2026There are two different ways of remembering Whitesnake. For many of us in the UK, the name brings to...
Steve Hackett Interview: Keeping Genesis and Solo Gems Alive
Phil Aston1st October 2026This was my seventh interview with Steve Hackett, and once again I finished the conversation feeling inspired, encouraged and...
Ritchie Blackmore: In His Own Words – Exclusive Interview Episode 1
Phil Aston25th September 2026This is an original Now Spinning Magazine interview with Ritchie Blackmore, recorded exclusively for our 13-part “In His Own...
Angry Anderson Tribute
Phil Aston24th September 2026Angry Anderson: The Rock ’n’ Roll Outlaw Who Made Room for Everyone Angry Anderson has died at 79. After...
The Pretty Things Madfish Vinyl Box Set
Phil Aston12th September 2026There are some bands whose commercial success never truly reflects their importance. The Pretty Things are one of them....
Hackett and Rothery – The Roaring Waves: Review
Phil Aston12th September 2026I deliberately lived with this album before reviewing it, allowing the music to accompany Sue and me on our...
Why Music Fans Are Choosing CD Again – And Why Record Labels Need to Listen
Phil Aston7th September 2026A few weeks ago, I looked at the latest physical-music sales figures from the UK. Vinyl was continuing its...
Ken Hensley: 5 Songs to Celebrate the Uriah Heep Legend
Phil Aston7th September 2026Ken Hensley would have celebrated his birthday on 24 August, and I wanted to mark the occasion by returning...
Record Labels, Take Note: These Are the Box Sets Fans Want
Phil Aston7th September 2026A few weeks ago, I asked the Now Spinning Magazine community a simple question: Which artist would you most...
