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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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White Noise : An Electric Storm : Vinyl Reissue : Review...Bonkers or Genius?
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White Noise : An Electric Storm : Vinyl Reissue : Review…Bonkers or Genius?

Rediscovering the White Noise’s “An Electric Storm” I delve into the eerie and avant-garde world of White Noise’s seminal...

Amanda Lehmann: The new Steve Hackett Tour, Solo Gigs, and New Album Insights
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Amanda Lehmann: The new Steve Hackett Tour, Solo Gigs, and New Album Insights

Amanda Lehmann: The new Steve Hackett Tour, Solo Gigs, and New Album Insights Now Spinning Magazine Podcast An exclusive...

Tribute to John Mayall, OBE: The Godfather of British Blues
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Tribute to John Mayall The Godfather of British Blues

Tribute to John Mayall, OBE: The Godfather of British Blues Born: 29 November 1933 Died: 23 July 2024 John...

Chris Farlowe : Stormy Monday : The Blues Years : 1985 - 2008 : 3CD Box Set Review
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Chris Farlowe : Stormy Monday : The Blues Years : 1985 – 2008 : 3CD Box Set Review

Unboxing and Review: Chris Farlowe – Stormy Monday: The Blues Years 1985-2008 This collection is a must-have for fans...

Billy Idol : Rebel Yell (Expanded Edition) Review
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Billy Idol : Rebel Yell (Expanded Edition) Review

Rediscover Billy Idol’s Rebel Yell: Extended 2-CD Review with Sue Aston For this review I’m joined by Sue Aston....

Celebrate the Rock 'n' Roll Legacy of Fast Eddie Clarke with "Make My Day" We're excited to announce the release of "Make My Day: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Story of Fast Eddie Clarke
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Fast Eddie Clarke : Motorhead – Make My Day: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Story

Make My Day: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Story of Fast Eddie Clarke This is a comprehensive four-CD career retrospective...

Deep Purple = 1 Deluxe Edition Unboxing Review
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Deep Purple = 1 Deluxe Edition Unboxing Album Review

Deep Purple =1 Deluxe Box Set Review – Simon McBride Arrives and the Purple Fire Still Burns Deep Purple...

Marc Bolan & T-Rex : Zinc Alloy and The Hidden Riders of Tomorrow - 2CD Deluxe Review
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Marc Bolan & T-Rex : Zinc Alloy and The Hidden Riders of Tomorrow – 2CD Deluxe Review

Unboxing and Reviewing the 2CD Deluxe Edition of “Zinc Alloy and The Hidden Riders of Tomorrow” Please watch the...

Rory Gallagher's Legendary BBC Performances: 18CD / 2 Bluray Set
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Rory Gallagher’s Legendary BBC Performances: 18CD / 2 Bluray Set

Rory Gallagher’s Legendary BBC Performances: A Definitive Collection Release Date: October 11, 2024 Pre-order Now Available Fans of the...

SNAFU: The Complete Anthology of 70s British Rock Legends | Box Set Review
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SNAFU: The Complete Anthology Box Set Review

SNAFU: The Complete Anthology of 70s British Rock Legends | Box Set Review This collection, titled It Ain’t Easy:...