Why Music Fans Are Choosing CD Again – And Why Record Labels Need to Listen
Phil Aston7th September 2026A few weeks ago, I looked at the latest physical-music sales figures from the UK. Vinyl was continuing its...
Phil Aston7th September 2026
The Vinyl Packaging Problem That Record Labels Could Fix Today
Phil Aston14th July 2026Stop the Sleeve Split: Why Record Labels Must Change the Way Vinyl Is Shipped Vinyl sales continue to grow,...
CD vs Vinyl Sales 2026: Which Format Are Music Fans Really Buying?
Phil Aston9th July 2026CD sales, vinyl sales, streaming, physical music, collectability, sound quality and emotional connection — it is all part of...
Vinyl Sales Hit $1 Billion in the USA – What It Means
Phil Aston7th April 2026It is time for another Music Biz Chat, and this time I want to step outside the UK and take...
Now Spinning Magazine Awards 2025 – The Results
Phil Aston23rd December 2025Community, commitment, and a deep love of music. The Now Spinning Magazine Awards 2025 marked something genuinely special for...
Streaming vs Physical Media: What’s Driving Rock’s Chart Revival?
Phil Aston16th May 2025The Revival of Guitar-Driven Rock Over recent weeks, I’ve been thrilled to observe more rock albums climbing high in...
