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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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Legendary Drummer Carl Palmer Chats With Phil Aston On The Now Spinning Magazine Podcast!
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Legendary Drummer Carl Palmer Chats With Phil Aston

Legendary Drummer Carl Palmer Chats With Phil Aston On The Now Spinning Magazine Podcast! Carl Palmer talks about his...

Rick Wakeman : Live at The Palladium 2023 : 4CD Box Set Review
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Rick Wakeman : Live at The Palladium 2023 : 4CD Box Set Review

Rick Wakeman Live at the London Palladium 2023: A Symphony of Prog Mastery This box set “Rick Wakeman Live...

Status Quo : The Early Years Box Set Official Archive Series Reviews
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Status Quo : The Early Years Box Set Official Archive Series Reviews

Status Quo: From Psychedelic Beginnings to Rock Legends I’m unboxing two significant releases: “Status Quo: The Early Years 1966-1969”...

David Hepworth : Deep 70s : Underrated Cuts From a Misunderstood Decade : 2LP Vinyl Review
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David Hepworth : Deep 70s : Underrated Cuts From a Misunderstood Decade : 2LP Vinyl Review

“Deep 70s: Underrated Cuts from a Misunderstood Decade” – Compiled by David Hepworth This double LP is a journey...

YES : Talk - the 1994 Album Get's The Deluxe Treatment
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YES : Talk – the 1994 Album Get’s The Deluxe Treatment

Celebrating 30 Years of YES’s “Talk”: A Pioneering Journey in Progressive Rock On May 24, 2024,”Talk.” originally released in...

Oliver Wakeman New Album “Anam Cara” Due May 17, 2024
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Oliver Wakeman New Album “Anam Cara” Due May 17, 2024

Oliver Wakeman Unveils “Anam Cara”: A Journey Through Celtic Rock and Progressive Soundscapes Oliver Wakeman, the award-winning keyboard virtuoso...

Half Speed Vinyl Remasters - Average White Band, Belinda Carlisle, Kirsty MacCall - Reviewed
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Half Speed Vinyl Remasters – Average White Band, Belinda Carlisle, Kirsty MacCall – Reviewed

Diving Into the World of Half-Speed Remasters: A Personal Journey Through Sound This journey was sparked by my growing...

Paul Young: No Parlez 40th Anniversary (2CD) SDE EXCLUSIVE - Review
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Paul Young: No Parlez 40th Anniversary (2CD) SDE EXCLUSIVE – Review

Rediscovering Paul Young’s “No Parlez” in a Deluxe 40th Anniversary Edition Paul Young’s seminal album “No Parlez.” is celebrating...

Billy Morrison Discusses his new album Featuring Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Steve Vai, And More
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Billy Morrison Interview ‘The Morrison Project’ with Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Steve Stevens

Billy Morrison talks to Phil Aston about his new album ‘The Morrison Project’ Billy Morrison, the renowned British guitarist...

The Resurgence of Physical Music: Vinyl and CD Sales Making a Comeback.
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Latest Stats On CD And Vinyl Sales And New Release News

CD and Vinyl Sales – latest Stats and New Release News Music Biz Chat with Phil Aston The Resurgence...