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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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Neal Morse Exclusive Interview 'No Hill for a Climber' The Faith in Prog Rock
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Neal Morse Exclusive Interview ‘No Hill for a Climber’ The Faith in Prog Rock

Neal Morse on No Hill for a Climber: Crafting Cinematic Prog Epics and Finding Faith in Music Watch On...

Devin Townsend on Finding Patterns in Chaos: The Book, The Album | Exclusive Interview
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Devin Townsend Interview: From Steve Vai to Finding His Own Voice

Devin Townsend: Finding Voice, Creativity, and Bridges Through Life’s Journey Watch on YouTube Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple...

Rosalie Cunningham: Psychedelic Rock, Vintage Influences, and Her New Album ‘To Shoot Another Day’
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The Psychedelic Rock Journey Behind Rosalie Cunningham’s New Album

An In-Depth Conversation with Rosalie Cunningham: Psychedelic Rock, Vintage Influences, and Her New Album ‘To Shoot Another Day’ Watch...

THIN LIZZY RETURNS WITH FIRST NEW ALBUM IN OVER 40 YEARS: ACOUSTIC REWORKS OF THEIR CLASSICS
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Thin Lizzy New Acoustic Album Due Jan 2025

Release Date: January 24, 2025 Thin Lizzy is set to return with something truly special: an acoustic album that...

Vanilla Vanilla Fudge : Where Is My Mind : The Atco Recordings 1967 - 1969 : 9CD Box Set Review
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Vanilla Fudge Box Set Unboxing: The ATCO Years 1967-1969

Vanilla Fudge – Where Is My Mind? The ATCO Recordings 1967-1969: Box Set Review Few bands have left an...

Exploring Deep Purple’s Forgotten Era: The MK1 Line-Up
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Deep Purple MK1 – The Simper/Evans Years and My Journey Back

Deep Purple MK1: A Beginner’s Guide to the Simper/Evans Line-Up Exploring the lesser-known side of Deep Purple’s story takes...

Thunder : The Complete EMI Recordings 1989 - 1995 : Unboxing Review
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Thunder : The Complete EMI Recordings 1989 – 1995 : Unboxing Review

Thunder – The Complete EMI Recordings 1989-1995 Review Thunder’s The Complete EMI Recordings 1989-1995 box set from HNE Recordings...

Blood Incantation : Absolute Elsewhere : Album Review
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Blood Incantation : Absolute Elsewhere : Album Review

Blood Incantation – Absolute Elsewhere Review In the world of death metal, few bands have managed to push genre...

Big Big Train : A Flare On The Lens (Live In London) Review
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Big Big Train : A Flare On The Lens (Live In London) Review

Big Big Train – A Flare in the Lens: Live in London Review Few bands capture the unique, pastoral...

Tony Banks : 18 Pieces For Orchestra : 3CD Unboxing Review
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Tony Banks : 18 Pieces For Orchestra : 3CD Unboxing Review

Tony Banks’ 18 Pieces for Orchestra: A Symphonic Journey Through a Genesis Legend’s Classical Vision As a lifelong Genesis...