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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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Transatlantic Live at Morsefest 2022: The Absolute Whirlwind Box Set Due
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Transatlantic Live at Morsefest 2022: The Absolute Whirlwind Box Set Due

Into the heart of progressive rock with Transatlantic’s monumental release, “Live at Morsefest 2022: The Absolute Whirlwind.” This expansive...

ISAAC HAYES’ GROUNDBREAKING 1969 ALBUM HOT BUTTERED SOUL AS LATEST TITLE IN ACCLAIMED SMALL BATCH VINYL SERIES
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Isaac Hayes Hot Buttered Soul Limited Edition Vinyl

Craft Recordings is proud to present a pinnacle reissue in their Small Batch vinyl series: Isaac Hayes’ transformative 1969...

Steve Hackett - The Circus and The Nightwhale Album Review
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Steve Hackett – The Circus and The Nightwhale Album Review

Steve Hackett’s “The Circus And The Nightwhale”: A Journey Through Life’s Tapestry Legendary rock guitarist Steve Hackett releases “The...

Sendelica's "Man, Myth & Magic": A Journey Beyond Time and Space
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Sendelica : Man Myth & Magic Album Review

Sendelica’s “Man, Myth & Magic”: A Journey Beyond Time and Space In the realm of progressive rock, few bands...

Brian Auger's Oblivion Express : Complete Oblivion : CD Box Set Review
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Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express : Complete Oblivion Review

Discovering the Groove: Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express Box Set As someone who’s always on the lookout for musical gems,...

Record Store Day April 20th 2024
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Record Store Day April 20th 2024

Record Store Day 2024: Full listing of the UK releases that will be available in over 270 independent record...

Ian Hunter Defiance Part Two
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Ian Hunter Announces “Defiance Part 2: Fiction

Ian Hunter Announces “Defiance Part 2: Fiction” – A Testament to Rock ‘n’ Roll Resilience Legendary rock ‘n’ roll...

Steve Mann talks about the new Lionheart album The Grace Of A Dragonfly
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Steve Mann talks about the new Lionheart album The Grace Of A Dragonfly

Steve Mann talks about the new Lionheart album The Grace Of A Dragonfly, Michael Schenker and more Steve Mann...

Slade : New Splatter Vinyl Reissues - Til Deaf To Us Part and Live at The New Victoria - Reviews
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Slade Splatter Vinyl – Til Deaf To Us Part and Live at The New Victoria – Reviews

Slade’s Splatter Vinyl Releases: A Journey Through the Band’s Iconic Discography These releases not only enrich the Slade collection...

Chris Squire : Fish Out Of Water : Deluxe Edition Review
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Chris Squire : Fish Out Of Water : Deluxe Edition Review

Chris Squire’s “Fish Out of Water”: A Super Deluxe Journey Through a Prog Rock Masterpiece In the realm of...