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.

1174 Articles Written247 Comments
Camel : Air Born : The MCA and DECCA Years 1973 - 1984 : Box Set- Unboxing Review

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...

DORO, The Metal Queen, talks about her newest album, Conqueress - Forever Strong and Proud and looks back at her career as she celebrates 40 years in the music business.

Doro Pesch Interview – Doro ‘The Metal Queen’ talks Phil Aston

Doro Pesch Interview – Doro ‘The Metal Queen’ talks to Now Spinning Magazine Podcast DORO, The Metal Queen, talks...

Wishbone Ash : Living Proof : Vinyl Box Set Review

Wishbone Ash : Living Proof : Vinyl Box Set Review

Wishbone Ash “Living Proof” Box Set Review: Madfish Records Wishbone Ash, a band synonymous with dual-guitar harmonies and progressive...

Mick Ralphs: On The Run 1984-2013, 4CD Box Set Review

Mick Ralphs: On The Run 1984-2013, 4CD Box Set Review

Mick Ralphs: “On the Run” Box Set Review – A Journey Through His Solo Career Mick Ralphs, the iconic...

Frank Black and the Catholics Debut Album 180g vinyl, half speed master Review & Comparison

Frank Black and the Catholics – Half Speed Master Review & Comparison

Frank Black and the Catholics In the realm of rock music, certain albums stand as testaments to the raw,...

The Loveless : Meet The Loveless : Album Review

The Loveless : Meet The Loveless : Album Review

The Loveless: A Rock and Roll Party! In the ever-evolving world of rock and roll here is an album...

Podcast Exclusive: Mixing Thin Lizzy's Live And Dangerous With Sound Engineer Ben Findlay

Podcast Exclusive: Mixing Thin Lizzy’s Live And Dangerous With Sound Engineer Ben Findlay

Thin Lizzy Live and Dangerous with Ben Findlay   So after decades we can now see how many overdubs...

Gentle Giant : Unburied Treasure : Super Deluxe Box Set :Review

Gentle Giant : Unburied Treasure : Super Deluxe Box Set Review

Gentle Giant’s “Unburied Treasure”: A Prog Rock Fan’s Dream Come True Please watch the video for the full unboxing...

Klark Kent (Stewart Copeland - The Police ) Vinyl and 2CD Reissue Review

Klark Kent (Stewart Copeland – The Police ) Vinyl and 2CD Reissue Review

Rediscovering Stuart Copeland’s “Klark Kent” – A Hidden Gem from 1978 Released in the same year The Police skyrocketed...

Shed Seven's Triumphant Return to the Top with "A Matter of Time"

Shed Seven : A Matter of Time : CD and Vinyl Sales Stats and Review

Shed Seven’s Triumphant Return to the Top with “A Matter of Time” Chart Watch and Music Biz Chat with...