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Sixteen in ’75 – How Bandolier by Budgie Shaped My Early Working Life

Sixteen in ’75: The Records That Shaped My Life Ep 1 : Budgie

Sixteen in ’75 – How Bandolier by Budgie Shaped My Early Working Life Hello everyone, Phil Aston here from...

Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Villa Park (Aston Villa’s ground) in Birmingham, UK.

Black Sabbath’s Final Farewell: The Ultimate Birmingham Homecoming

Black Sabbath’s The Final Farewell The event is set for Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Villa Park (Aston Villa’s...

Tribute to John Sykes

A Tribute to John Sykes

Hello everyone, Phil Aston here from Now Spinning Magazine, and today I want to talk about the life and...

Top 20 Versions of Deep Purple’s ‘Burn’ Riff Ranked!

Top 20 Versions of Deep Purple’s ‘Burn’ Riff Ranked!

Ranking the Top 20 Versions of Deep Purple’s Iconic “Burn” Riff Please watch the video for the full rundown...

Phil Aston’s Top 35 Box Sets and Reissues of 2024

Phil Aston’s Top 35 Box Sets and Reissues of 2024

After sharing my rundown of the top 35 new albums of 2024, it’s time to dive into a companion...

Phil Aston’s Top 35 Albums of 2024 By Phil Aston, Now Spinning Magazine

Top Albums of 2024: Editors Choice

Phil Aston’s Top 35 Albums of 2024 By Phil Aston, Now Spinning Magazine It’s that time of the year...

From Elgar to The Doors: Exploring Violinist Nigel Kennedy’s Best Recordings

From Elgar to The Doors: Exploring Violinist Nigel Kennedy’s Best Recordings

A Beginner’s Guide to Nigel Kennedy’s Best Albums By Phil Aston & Sue Aston, Now Spinning Magazine Welcome to...

Why Are Vinyl Prices So Inconsistent? This is Not Sustainable

Why Are Vinyl Prices So Inconsistent? This is Not Sustainable

Are Vinyl Prices Out of Control? A Call for Fairness in Music Collecting By Phil Aston, Now Spinning Magazine...

The Doobie Brothers' Masterpiece: Revisiting The Captain and Me

The Doobie Brothers’ Masterpiece: Revisiting The Captain and Me

In this video I revisit albums that hold a special place in my heart. Today, we’re diving into The...

Black Sabbath’s Forgotten Gem: Revisiting Seventh Star (1986)

Black Sabbath’s Forgotten Gem: Revisiting Seventh Star (1986)

Revisiting Black Sabbath’s Seventh Star – A Personal Journey Hi, Phil Aston here from Now Spinning Magazine! Today, I’m...