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Now Spinning Music Magazine - Artist Interviews and Music Reviews

Now Spinning Magazine is the go-to source for artist Interviews, independent and honest music reviews that celebrate music in all its physical forms. Our online community of music fans spans the globe, representing every genre and period of music. We’re committed to supporting music in every format, from vinyl to CDs to Box Sets. In addition to our main website, we also have an active YouTube Channel where we feature unboxing video reviews as well as a thriving private collectors community on

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00:59:02

Steve Hackett Interview : Life on Tour and Finding...

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2026/09/29

Steve Hackett returns to the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast for his seventh conversation with Phil Aston, ahead of the Best of Genesis & Solo Gems 2026 UK tour.We discuss the response to The Roaring Waves, his collaboration with Steve Rothery, and the fresh energy keyboard player Lalle Larsson and drummer Felix Lehrmann bring to his touring band. Steve talks about choosing music from the Genesis and solo catalogues, allowing familiar pieces to evolve, and balancing the legacy with his continuing

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00:06:59

Ritchie Blackmore: In His Own Words – Exclusive...

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2026/09/25

Ritchie Blackmore: In His Own Words – Episode 1.In the first part of this exclusive 13-part Now Spinning Magazine series, I ask Ritchie how the idea of appearing on stage with Deep Purple again first came about — and what happened when that idea suddenly became a reality.Ritchie tells the story in his own words.A new episode will be released each week, covering Deep Purple, Rainbow, Blackmore’s Night, his guitar playing, musical influences and much more.Please subscribe to Now Spinning Magazine so

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00:12:12

Remembering Dolly Parton: Kindness Was Her Superpower

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2026/08/26

Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, leaving behind an extraordinary catalogue of music—and a legacy of kindness, generosity and humanity.In this personal tribute, I reflect on Dolly’s connection with my late mum, who introduced me to country music, and how I gradually discovered that country and heavy metal were often singing about the same people, struggles and hopes.Dolly gave us timeless songs including “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You.” Yet her legacy

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00:14:11

Why Ritchie Blackmore’s Deep Purple Reunion Moved...

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2026/08/13

Ritchie Blackmore has performed with Deep Purple for the first time since 1993, joining the band at Jones Beach in New York for an unforgettable version of “Smoke on the Water.”In this video, I share my emotional response to those extraordinary six minutes—not simply the notes Ritchie played, but the smiles, affection and very human interaction between him, Ian Gillan and the rest of Deep Purple.This was not about recreating the past. Neither Ritchie Blackmore nor Deep Purple has anything left to

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01:11:10

Greg Hart Builds His Dream 1976 Album + New Cats in...

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2026/08/10

Greg Hart Builds His Dream 1976 Album – 10 Tracks, Two Sides, No FillersWhat would be on your perfect ten-track album from 1976?In this special episode of the Now Spinning Magazine podcast, I am joined by Greg Hart, guitarist and songwriter with Cats in Space, to create his dream vinyl compilation from one of the most extraordinary years in music.This is not a conventional countdown. Greg has selected five tracks for side one and five for side two, carefully choosing the opening song, the final

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00:31:27

Steve Hackett Reveals How Steve Rothery Changed His...

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2026/08/06

Steve Hackett joins me for the sixth time on Now Spinning Magazine to discuss The Roaring Waves, his long-awaited instrumental collaboration with Marillion guitarist Steve Rothery.Steve explains how the album became “a musical conversation between two guitarists,” with no competition and no desire to fill every available space. We discuss the importance of restraint, sustain and atmosphere; the influence of cinematic and film-noir soundtracks; and how the pair created an emotional connection without

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00:30:56

Deep Purple Exclusive Don Airey Interview

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2026/06/28

Deep Purple keyboard legend Don Airey joins me on the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast to discuss the band's new studio album Splat!.In this exclusive interview, Don talks about working with Simon McBride, the band's creative chemistry, recording together in the studio, Bob Ezrin's influence on the songwriting process, the role of the Hammond organ, and why Deep Purple continue to sound inspired more than fifty years into their career.Plus, Don shares stories about the making of Splat!,

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00:30:56

Otis Williams From The Temptations Reflects on...

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2026/06/17

Dr. Otis Williams, founding and sole surviving original member of The Temptations, joins Phil Aston of Now Spinning Magazine for a fascinating conversation about Motown, music, friendship and legacy.From growing up in Texas and moving to Detroit, to meeting Berry Gordy, recording My Girl, performing alongside The Four Tops, and seeing his life portrayed in the Broadway hit Ain't Too Proud, Otis shares memories from one of the most remarkable careers in popular music.We also discuss Motown's

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00:37:17

Bruce Soord on Ghosts in the Park & Jethro Tull

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2026/06/10

Bruce 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 work on Jethro Tull’s Under Wraps deluxe edition, the challenges of revisiting Opeth’s Deliverance, and what lies ahead for The Pineapple

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00:59:03

Jeff Wayne Exclusive Interview : The War of the...

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2026/06/07

Composer 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 from £35k to £240kthe arena tours and immersive experiencesLiam Neeson joining The New Generationand the extraordinary new Super Deluxe

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00:36:40

Jon Davison on YES, Aurora, Steve Howe and Music as...

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2026/05/31

New 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 move forward rather than simply echo the past.A fascinating conversation about legacy, creativity and the continuing journey of one

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00:34:26

The Four Tops - Lawrence Payton Jr Interview “These...

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2026/05/26

Lawrence 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 the emotional responsibility of performing songs that have become “the soundtracks of people’s lives.”The conversation also explores:The

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01:08:31

How To Start Listening To Led Zeppelin – A Now...

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2026/05/25

A 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, and understanding why Zeppelin still matter today.Whether you are completely new to Led Zeppelin or have loved these albums for decades, this guide is designed to help you

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00:42:29

Legs Larry Smith on The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, Tap...

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2026/05/17

Bonzo 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 “Jazz: Delicious Hot, Disgusting Cold” and “The Intro and the Outro,” learning to tap dance in a London tube station, appearing in The Beatles’ Magical Mystery

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00:16:03

Why Ronnie James Dio Was So Important To Rock Music

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2026/05/16

Why 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 A Silver Mountain, Gates of BabylonPlease share your top 5 or 10 DIO momentsPhil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine

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00:55:47

Godsticks’ Darran Charles on VOiD, Heavy Prog & the...

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2026/05/13

Darran 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 live, and how Tom Price, Gavin Bushell and new bassist Francis George helped shape the final sound of the record.A thoughtful and wide-ranging

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01:09:32

Inside Madfish Records: Ian Crockett on the Art of...

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2026/05/07

In 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 why Madfish has become such an important label for collectors of physical music.Ian also talks about Wishbone Ash, Family, Gentle Giant, Steve Hillage, Caravan, Al

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00:43:38

In conversation with John Lees from Barclay James...

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2026/05/04

In 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 of BJH’s music.John also speaks with honesty about living with anxiety, how it has affected his career, and why songs such

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00:29:27

Phil Collen on Man Raze, Def Leppard, Paul Cook & the...

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2026/04/30

Phil 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 format, the influence of punk, reggae, dub and hard rock, and why Man Raze still feels like one of rock’s best-kept secrets.Phil also reveals that new Man Raze music and live shows could

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01:01:43

Robin McAuley on Michael Schenker, McAuley Schenker...

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2026/04/12

Robin 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, why some of those albums were overlooked at the time, and why the songs still stand up so well today. He also reflects on Grand Prix, his musical

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