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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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Nektar : Remember The Future : 50th anniversary Edition
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Nektar : Remember The Future : 50th anniversary Edition

Nektar’s “Remember the Future”: A 50th Anniversary Celebration In the realm of progressive rock, few albums have captured the...

Robin George and Glenn Hughes " Overcome : Album Review
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Robin George and Glenn Hughes ” Overcome : Album Review

Rediscovering a true lost album: Glenn Hughes and Robin George’s “Overcome” In the vast ocean of rock collaborations, some...

Steve Hackett Unveils Insights On 'the Circus And The Nightwhale' Album
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Steve Hackett Unveils Insights On ‘the Circus And The Nightwhale’ Album

Steve Hackett returns to the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast Steve Hackett returns to the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast to...

Steve Hackett : To Watch The Storms & Wild Orchids : Reviews
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Steve Hackett : To Watch The Storms & Wild Orchids : Reviews

Steve Hackett’s Vinyl Re-issues: A Journey Through Progressive Landscapes Steve Hackett, a name synonymous with progressive rock and an...

Music Biz Chat - The Influence of Back Catalogue Sales
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Music Biz Chat – The Influence of Back Catalogue Sales

Welcome to another episode of Chart Watch and Music Biz Chat with me, Phil Aston. In this weekly series,...

Tribute to Melanie Safka: A Voice That Touched Hearts | Now Spinning Magazine
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Tribute to Melanie Safka: A Voice That Touched Hearts

Remembering Melanie: A Tribute to an Iconic Singer-Songwriter Melanie was an extraordinary talent whose recent passing has left a...

Desperate Measures - Sublime Destruction' Album Due
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Desperate Measures – Sublime Destruction’ Album Due

Desperate Measures Unleash ‘Sublime Destruction’  Desperate Measures, the high-octane London punk and rollers, are set to release their electrifying...

Pentangle: Reunions, Live & BBC Sessions 1982-2011 Box Set Review
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Pentangle: Reunions, Live & BBC Sessions 1982-2011 Box Set Review

Pentangle: Reunions, Live & BBC Sessions 1982-2011 – A Musical Journey Through Time Pentangle, a band synonymous with the...

Keith Emerson : Variations 22CD Box Set Review - ELP - Now Spinning Magazine with Phil Aston
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Keith Emerson : Variations 20 CD Box Set Review

Keith Emerson Variations: A Comprehensive 20-CD Box Set Exploration The late Keith Emerson, a towering figure in the world...

Camel : Air Born : The MCA and DECCA Years 1973 - 1984 : Box Set- Unboxing Review
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Camel : Air Born : The MCA and DECCA Years 1973 – 1984 : Box Set- Unboxing Review

Air Born by Camel: Super Deluxe 32-Disc Remastered Box Set In the world of progressive rock, few releases have...