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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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Black Francis: 07 - 11 Deluxe Edition Box Set - Unboxing and Review
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Black Francis: 07 – 11 Deluxe Edition Box Set – Unboxing and Review

Black Francis: 07 – 11 – Deluxe Edition – Box Set Review In the vast expanse of rock music,...

CD Revival Starts as Music Shops & Labels See New Interest
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CD Revival Starts as Music Shops & Labels See New Interest

Vinyl and CD Sales: A Snapshot of the Physical Music Market in Early 2024 As we progress through 2024,...

David Hepworth : Deep 70s - Part Two - The 4CD Box Set Review - This is the One to get!
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David Hepworth : Deep 70s – The 4CD Box Set Review – This is the One to get!

Exploring the Rich Tapestry of the 1970s with “Deep 70s: Underrated Cuts from a Misunderstood Decade” The 1970s, often...

Big Big Train - The Likes of Us - Album Review
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Big Big Train – The Likes of Us – Album Review

Album Review: “The Likes of Us” by Big Big Train In the latest chapter of their storied career, Big...

The Who Live Winterland 1968 and 1976 : Teenage Wasteland : Edoardo Genzolini : Book Review
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The Who Live Winterland 1968 and 1976 : Teenage Wasteland : Edoardo Genzolini : Book Review

Teenage Wasteland: A Journey Through The Who’s Iconic Live Performances In the pantheon of rock and roll, few bands...

Motörhead : The Lost Tapes : 8CD Box Set - review
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Motörhead : The Lost Tapes : 8CD Box Set : Unboxing Review

Unleashing the Thunder: Motörhead’s “The Lost Tapes” 8CD Box Set In the realm of rock and roll, few names...

D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings : Sophomore - Vinyl Album Review
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D’Virgilio, Morse & Jennings : Sophomore – Album Review

The musical collaboration of D’Virgilio, Morse, and Jennings has delivered another sonic masterpiece with their sophomore album, enticingly titled...

ortishead : Roseland NYC Live : 25th Anniversary Edition - Red Vinyl Review
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Portishead : Roseland NYC Live : 25th Anniversary Edition – Red Vinyl Review

In the sprawling landscape of ’90s music, few albums have etched as deep and enduring an impact as Portishead’s...

Psychotic Waltz – Announce Back Catalogue Re-issues
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Psychotic Waltz – Announce Back Catalogue Re-issues

After releasing their 5th studio album “The God-Shaped Void” in 2020 via InsideOutMusic, US Progressive Metal band PSYCHOTIC WALTZ...

Carl Palmer : Fanfare For The Common Man : 3CD / BluRay Box Set Review
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Carl Palmer : Fanfare For The Common Man : 3CD / BluRay Box Set Review

Carl Palmer’s “Fanfare for the Common Man”: A Monumental Box Set Journey I’ve just had the pleasure of diving...