Welcome to Now Spinning Magazine – Your Home for the Love of Music
Do you love music? Do you relish the experience of hunting for records, spending hours crate-digging in your favorite shops or record fairs? Perhaps you enjoy simply browsing through your collection, feeling the sleeves in your hands without even putting them on the turntable? Or maybe you treasure CDs, revisiting album booklets you’ve read countless times, rediscovering details as though for the first time.
This passion is the heartbeat of Now Spinning Magazine.
I’m Phil Aston, founder of Now Spinning Magazine—a digital magazine inspired by the iconic British music newspaper ‘Sounds’ from the 70s and 80s. Music isn’t just my passion; it’s my life. Following the upheaval brought by the pandemic, Now Spinning Magazine became my sole focus. But it was never about replacing a business; it’s always been about creating a place where fellow music lovers could come together, just as we might have done at the pub on a Friday night after work, chatting about the latest albums, bands, and gigs.
A Community Built on Music
The essence of Now Spinning Magazine is community—a space where music lovers, collectors, and enthusiasts unite. Many of us share similar stories. Perhaps you’ve found that friends you once bonded with over music have drifted away or lost interest in physical music collections. Here, we reconnect, celebrating our shared enthusiasm, exploring new bands, revisiting overlooked albums, and reliving in the joy of physical media—be it vinyl, CDs, or box sets.
It’s about understanding you’re not alone in your passion. Ever felt like you’re the only person who still listens to obscure albums like Budgie’s Never Turn Your Back on a Friend? Here, you’ll find others who’ve not only listened but cherish these hidden gems.
Music as a Personal Journey
Your music collection is a unique, hand-crafted art gallery of your life’s experiences. Every record or CD tells a personal story—celebrating life’s milestones, commemorating people you’ve loved, and encapsulating cherished memories. Now Spinning Magazine is dedicated to celebrating these stories, offering a respectful and supportive community.
Supporting Music and Musicians
In this space, positivity reigns supreme. While I’m committed to honest and fair reviews, I always focus on respect and kindness, particularly towards musicians who dedicate their lives to their art. Supporting new artists is equally vital, giving a platform even if it means occasionally sacrificing views or engagement. Balance is key.
Beyond the Magazine – Building Connection
To deepen this sense of community, Now Spinning Magazine extends into private online spaces like WhatsApp and Facebook groups exclusively for patrons and YouTube members. Here, members safely discuss diverse genres—rock, metal, funk, classical, jazz—without fear of judgment. It’s like a digital village pub, vibrant with discovery and friendship.
Regular Features and New Adventures
What can you expect from Now Spinning Magazine? Weekly playlist shows, top-10 lists, album rankings, Music for Mental Health, artist interviews, retrospectives, and detailed looks into various musical eras and genres.
Music, to me, is a healer—it’s the medicine we choose daily based on our moods and needs. It lifts our spirits, comforts us, motivates us, and transforms our spaces. At Now Spinning Magazine, we celebrate music’s incredible power, providing a haven from the noise of daily life, offering light and warmth in an often troubling world.
Join Us
Whether you have a vast collection or you’re just starting out, you’re welcome here. Every member enriches this community. By subscribing, liking, sharing, or even just visiting, you become part of something special.
Welcome to Now Spinning Magazine—where music is shared, stories are cherished, and friendships flourish.
Keep spinning those discs, and see you soon!
Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine
