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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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Rollin’ and Tumblin’ – Electric Blues 1965–1971 (3CD Box Set Review)
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Rollin’ and Tumblin’ – Electric Blues 1965–1971 (3CD Box Set Review)

Rollin’ and Tumblin’ – Electric Blues 1965–1971 (3CD Box Set Review) Hi, Phil Aston here from Now Spinning Magazine....

Back Door – Vienna Breakdown: The Recordings 1971–1976 (Esoteric Recordings / Cherry Red)
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Forgotten 70s Jazz-Rock? Back Door Vienna Breakdown Reviewed

Back Door – Vienna Breakdown: The Recordings 1971–1976 (Esoteric Recordings / Cherry Red) Hi, Phil here from Now Spinning...

UFO – The Misdemeanour Tour: Live at the Oxford Apollo 1985 (Reissue Review)
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UFO – The Misdemeanour Tour: Live at the Oxford Apollo 1985 (Reissue Review)

In this review, we’re diving into a fascinating moment in UFO’s long and turbulent history: the reissue of The...

Steve Howe Interview : Portraits of Bob Dylan & Natural Timbre
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Steve Howe Interview : Portraits of Bob Dylan & Natural Timbre

Steve Howe on Bringing the Past Into the Present: Revisiting Portraits of Bob Dylan (1999) and Natural Timbre (2001)...

Kamelot Ascension Box Set Review | Symphonic Metal Origins 1995–1998
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Kamelot – Ascension 1995–1998 (Vinyl Box Set Review)

Hi, Phil Aston here from Now Spinning Magazine, and this time we’re diving into a slice of ‘90s symphonic...

Nirvana – The Show Must Go On: The Complete Collection (12CD Deluxe Box Set, Madfish Records)
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Nirvana – The Show Must Go On: The Complete Collection : Review

Nirvana – The Show Must Go On: The Complete Collection (12CD Deluxe Box Set, Madfish Records) ORDER DIRECT FROM...

Steve Howe : Portraits of Bob Dylan & Natural Timbre :Review
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Steve Howe : Portraits of Bob Dylan & Natural Timbre :Review

Steve Howe – Portraits of Bob Dylan (1999) & Natural Timbre (2001) Reissues Review In this review, I’m looking...

Bioscope – Gento | Album Review (Marillion Meets Tangerine Dream)
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Bioscope – Gento | Album Review (Marillion Meets Tangerine Dream)

Bioscope – Gento (Album Review) Bioscope brings together two extraordinary musicians: Steve Rothery, best known as the guitarist with...

The Alan Parsons Project : I Robot Super Deluxe Edition Review
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The Alan Parsons Project : I Robot Super Deluxe Edition Review

The Alan Parsons Project – I Robot (1977) Super Deluxe Edition: Unboxing, Sound Impressions & Who It’s For In...

UFO Without Schenker – Does No Place to Run Finally Get Justice?
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UFO’s Forgotten Classic? No Place to Run 2025 Remaster Reviewed

UFO – No Place to Run (1980) New 2CD & 3LP Remaster Review Hi, Phil Aston here from Now...