When Physical Media Lets You Down
When Physical Media Lets You Down: My Disappointment with The Darkness CD Tour Edition I’ve always stood up for...
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.
1174 Articles Written247 CommentsWhen Physical Media Lets You Down: My Disappointment with The Darkness CD Tour Edition I’ve always stood up for...
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