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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The Darkness : Dreams On Toast : Album Review

The Darkness : Dreams On Toast : Album Review

A Glorious Rock Antidote: The Darkness Returns Triumphantly with ‘Dreams On Toast’ When the world feels a bit heavy,...

Roger Waters' "The Dark Side of the Moon Redux" Super Deluxe Edition

Did Roger Waters’ Track-by-Track Interview Change My Mind? Redux Box Set Review

A Balanced Review of Roger Waters’ “The Dark Side of the Moon Redux” Super Deluxe Edition Roger Waters has...

Gentle Giant 'Playing the Fool' Remix: A Review of the Definitive Edition

Gentle Giant : Playing the Fool : The 2025 Remix Unboxed!

Gentle Giant ‘Playing the Fool’ Remix: A Review of the Definitive Edition Gentle Giant’s iconic live album, Playing the...

Roger Waters: The Dark Side of The Moon Redux Live - Record Store Day Review

Roger Waters: The Dark Side of The Moon Redux Live

Roger Waters: The Dark Side of The Moon Redux Live – Record Store Day Review Record Store Day always...

The Album Review Show – Episode 3

The Album Review Show – Episode 3

New Spins, Old Classics & Hidden Gems | Now Spinning Magazine By Phil Aston • April 2025 Please watch the video for the...

Ritchie Blackmore : His Top 10 Deep Purple Tracks Ranked

Ritchie Blackmore : His Top 10 Deep Purple Tracks Ranked

Ritchie Blackmore’s Top 10 Deep Purple Tracks Ranked By Phil Aston, Now Spinning Magazine Ritchie Blackmore’s influence and innovation...

Riverside Live ID : Album Review - A Must Have For Prog Rock Fans

Riverside Live ID : Album Review

Riverside – Live ID (Triple Vinyl | 2‑CD + Blu‑ray) Polish progressive‑rock masters Riverside have released another live document,...

Roy Thomas Baker Tribute: The Producer Who Made Queen Sound Eternal

Roy Thomas Baker Tribute: The Producer Who Made Queen Sound Eternal

Roy Thomas Baker: Crafting Diamonds from Vinyl – A Personal Tribute Roy Thomas Baker – the sonic architect whose...

Russ Ballard: The Man Behind the Hits and His Exciting New Double Album (Podcast)

From Argent to Rainbow: Russ Ballard’s Iconic Songwriting Journey

Russ Ballard: The Man Behind the Hits and His Exciting New Double Album (Podcast) Russ Ballard is one of...

my pink floyd story - phil aston now spinning magazine

One Of These Days – My Pink Floyd Journey

Like many UK teenagers in the early 1970s, my musical diet was pure Pop and Glam Rock—Slade, T. Rex, The...