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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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Tony Banks - From Genesis to Orchestral Genius: Exclusive Interview
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Tony Banks Talks to Phil Aston

Tony Banks – From Genesis to Orchestral Genius: Exclusive Interview Watch on YouTube Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple...

Frost* : Life In The Wires : Album Review
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Frost* : Life In The Wires : Album Review

Album Review: Life in the Wires by Frost* Frost* has delivered a modern progressive rock masterpiece with Life in...

Cats In Space : Time Machine : Vinyl & CD Review
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Cats In Space : Time Machine : Vinyl & CD Review

Album Review: Time Machine by Cats in Space Watch the full review in the video!  Cats in Space has...

Tim Bowness : Powder Dry : Album Review - (soundscapes for the theatre of the mind)
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Tim Bowness : Powder Dry : Album Review

Watch the full video review above Tim Bowness returns with Powder Dry, a deeply introspective solo album blending influences...

Tim Bowness on 'Powder Dry,' Burning Shed & The Future of Physical Music | Exclusive Interview
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Tim Bowness Talks to Phil Aston

Tim Bowness on ‘Powder Dry,’ Burning Shed & The Future of Physical Music | Exclusive Interview Watch on YouTube...

The new deluxe edition of UFO’s classic 1978 album Obsession is available as a 2-CD set and a 3-LP vinyl edition.
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UFO : Obsession : 3LP Vinyl / 2CD Deluxe – Reviewed

UFO’s ‘Obsession’ Deluxe Edition Review – A Must-Have for Fans The new deluxe edition of UFO’s classic 1978 album...

Rory Gallagher : The BBC Collection - Box Set & Vinyl Review
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Rory Gallagher : The BBC Collection – Box Set & Vinyl Review

Rory Gallagher at The BBC – The Ultimate Collection 18CD & 2BluRay Box Set ( Video Review Above) 3LP...

Thin Lizzy 1976 : 5CD / BluRay Box Set - Unboxing Review
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Thin Lizzy 1976 : 5CD / BluRay Box Set – Unboxing Review

Thin Lizzy 1976 Box Set Review – Jailbreak & Johnny the Fox I’m reviewing the fantastic Thin Lizzy 1976...

Jon Courtney from Progressive Rock Band ‘Pure Reason Revolution’ talks to Phil Aston
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Interview with Jon Courtney of Pure Reason Revolution

Jon Courtney from Progressive Rock Band ‘Pure Reason Revolution’ talks to Phil Aston In this episode of the Now...

Album Review: George Boomsma - The Promise of Spring
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George Boomsma : The Promise Of Spring : Album Review

Album Review: George Boomsma – The Promise of Spring The Promise of Spring by George Boomsma, an emerging singer-songwriter...