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Now Spinning Magazine – Latest Podcasts
- Bruce Soord on Ghosts in the Park & Jethro Tull 10th June 2026Bruce Soord joins me on the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast to discuss his deeply personal new solo album Ghosts in the Park.In this emotional and thoughtful conversation, Bruce talks openly about grief, memory, losing parents to Alzheimer’s, songwriting, silence in music, and how certain places and moments stay with us forever.We also explore Bruce’s remix […]
- Jeff Wayne Exclusive Interview : The War of the Worlds: “I Never Wanted It To Stand Still” 7th June 2026Composer and producer Jeff Wayne joins me for a rare and exclusive interview about the creation and evolution of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds.We discuss:the influence of his father Jerry Wayneproducing David Essex’s Rock Onmeeting H.G. Wells’ sonworking with Richard Burton, Justin Hayward and Phil Lynottthe original CBS budget exploding […]
- Jon Davison on YES, Aurora, Steve Howe and Music as “Medicine for the Soul” 31st May 2026New interview with Jon Davison from YES about the band’s new studio album Aurora, released on June 12th.In this new Now Spinning Magazine interview, Jon talks about his creative growth within YES, the spiritual and uplifting themes behind Aurora, working with Steve Howe, the long-form track “Countermovement”, meditation, artificial intelligence, and why YES continue to […]
- The Four Tops - Lawrence Payton Jr Interview “These Songs Are The Soundtracks Of People’s Lives” 26th May 2026Lawrence Payton Jr from the legendary Four Tops about legacy, family, Motown, and carrying forward one of the greatest soul music catalogues of all time.Lawrence shares deeply personal stories about growing up with his father, original Four Tops member Lawrence Payton, memories of Motown legends visiting the family home, stepping into the group himself, and […]
- How To Start Listening To Led Zeppelin – A Now Spinning Magazine Beginner’s Guide 25th May 2026A new series of Beginner’s Guides, starting with one of the greatest and most influential rock bands of all time: Led Zeppelin.This is not a ranking video. Instead, I goe through the Led Zeppelin catalogue album by album, choosing key gateway songs while sharing personal memories of discovering the band, growing up with the music, […]
- Legs Larry Smith on The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, Tap Dancing, The Beatles and Still Barking 17th May 2026Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band - Legs Larry Smith InterviewIn this episode of the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast, I talk to Legs Larry Smith — drummer, tap dancer, artist and one of the key figures behind the wonderfully eccentric world of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band.Larry shares stories about the band’s art-school origins, recording classics like […]
- Why Ronnie James Dio Was So Important To Rock Music 16th May 2026Why Ronnie James Dio was such an important figure in rock music history. From his powerful vocals to his iconic stage presence, Dio made a lasting impact on the rock world that continues to inspire fans and musicians today.My top DIO moments include, Last In Line, Light in The Black, Bible Black, Stagazer, Man on […]
- Godsticks’ Darran Charles on VOiD, Heavy Prog & the Loss of Nuance 13th May 2026Darran Charles from Godsticks about the band’s new album VOiD — their darkest, heaviest and most uncompromising record to date.In this in-depth conversation, Darran discusses the themes behind the album, the loss of nuance in modern life, writing lyrics from a more personal place, the importance of melody, the challenge of performing complex progressive metal […]
- Inside Madfish Records: Ian Crockett on the Art of the Definitive Box Set 7th May 2026In this episode of the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast, I talk to Ian Crockett, consultant for Madfish Records and Snapper Music, about the art of creating truly definitive box sets.We go behind the scenes of the new Sensational Alex Harvey Band set, discuss the detective work involved in finding rare tapes and memorabilia, and explore […]
- In conversation with John Lees from Barclay James Harvest 4th May 2026In this episode of the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast, I am joined by John Lees of John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest for a thoughtful and emotional conversation about the superb album Relativity, the Philharmonic orchestral performances with Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra, the Live at RosFest 2009 recording, John’s distinctive guitar style, songwriting, and the emotional power […]
- Phil Collen on Man Raze, Def Leppard, Paul Cook & the Power Trio Magic 30th April 2026Phil Collen of Def Leppard about Man Raze, the power trio he formed with Simon Laffy of Girl and Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols.With Cherry Red Records releasing the new 5CD box set Lock, Stock & Barrel: Complete Recordings 2008–2011, Phil looks back on how the band came together, the chemistry of the three-piece […]
- Robin McAuley on Michael Schenker, McAuley Schenker Group and Black Swan 12th April 2026Robin McAuley joins Phil Aston on the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast to look back on the McAuley Schenker Group years, from how he first connected with Michael Schenker to the making of Perfect Timing, Save Yourself and M.S.G.In this wide-ranging conversation, Robin discusses songwriting with Michael, the challenge of breaking through in the late ’80s, […]
- Andy Bown - From Status Quo to a Space Opera 10th April 2026Andy Bown – Out There: The Status Quo Musician’s Space Opera Finally Comes to LifeAndy Bown from Status Quo joins the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast to talk about Out There, his long-gestating “mind-bending operatic deep space love story” created with the late novelist Russell Hoban.Best known for his work with Status Quo, as well as connections […]
- Jon Lord Beyond Deep Purple: Inside Before We Forget with Ovais Naqvi 31st March 2026Jon Lord was far more than the Hammond organ player in Deep Purple.In this episode of the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast, Phil Aston talks to author Ovais Naqvi about his new book Before We Forget — a deeply researched and highly original study of Jon Lord’s life through his sound, instruments, influences and compositions.From Deep […]
- Metal Monthly Ep2 : Darkthrone, Napalm Death, Rainbow and More 25th March 2026Metal Monthly Ep2- The Monthly Heavy Metal Show from Now Spinning Magazine, with Phil Aston and co-host Wayne McAloon.In this episode we dive into the huge Darkthrone vinyl box set, talk black metal old and new, discuss the new Melvins / Napalm Death collaboration, revisit the recent Rainbow box set, and look ahead to releases […]
- Robin Trower Interview : If I want to hear a bit of guitar playing, I’ll put on Albert King.” 23rd March 2026Robin Trower talks about two live albums released from very different periods of his career.We talk about the newly expanded and remixed Robin Trower Live! from 1976, and the superb new One Moment In Time: Live In The USA, recorded on his 2025 tour.Robin also discusses:how he chooses the best live performanceswhy the power trio […]
- Katherine Priddy Interview - Songs That Whisper To The Heart 16th March 2026In this episode, me and Sue Aston sit down with Katherine Priddy to explore her third album These Frightening Machines (out March 6 via Cooking Vinyl). Katherine discusses the lyrical themes running through the record — time, memory, womanhood, identity, relationships, and the feeling of being a “work in progress.”We talk in depth about the […]
- Danny Bryant Interview - Sober, Reborn, Unstoppable 16th March 2026Blues Rock Guitarist Danny Bryant returns to the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast for a powerful, honest conversation about his new album Nothing Left Behind — and the life-changing journey behind it.Since our last interview, Danny has come through alcohol addiction, rebuilt his health, and found a new clarity as a songwriter, vocalist and guitarist. We […]
- Kenney Jones on Small Faces, Nice Records & the Future of Classic Reissues 15th March 2026Kenney Jones — legendary drummer with the Small Faces, Faces and The Who — joins me on the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast alongside Nigel Adams from Nice Records.We discuss the brand new deluxe reissue of Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake, the story behind the iconic album, and how the label is restoring classic recordings with care […]
- Katherine Priddy Interview - Songs That Whisper To The Heart 13th March 2026In this episode, me and Sue Aston sit down with Katherine Priddy to explore her third album These Frightening Machines (out March 6 via Cooking Vinyl). Katherine discusses the lyrical themes running through the record — time, memory, womanhood, identity, relationships, and the feeling of being a “work in progress.”We talk in depth about the […]
