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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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01:02:05

Jon Lord Beyond Deep Purple: Inside Before We Forget...

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2026/03/31

Jon 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 Purple and Whitesnake to Pictured Within and Durham Concerto, this conversation explores the full scope of Jon Lord’s musical legacy — including the Hammond organs,

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00:44:50

Metal Monthly Ep2 : Darkthrone, Napalm Death, Rainbow...

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2026/03/25

Metal 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 from Heaven & Hell, Exodus, Hellripper, Myrath and Winterfylleth.We also reflect on the loss of Phil Campbell and remember the legacy of Randy Rhoads.If you love metal,

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00:30:28

Robin Trower Interview : If I want to hear a bit of...

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2026/03/23

Robin 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 format still works so wellhow he keeps classic songs like Daydream and Too Rolling Stoned freshhis guitar setup, amps, effects and string choiceshow he practices and stays

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00:31:07

Katherine Priddy Interview - Songs That Whisper To...

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2026/03/16

In 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 stories behind key tracks including “Matches” (reclaiming the voices of women erased by history), “Frightening Machines” (mortality, illness, and feeling trapped

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00:36:40

Danny Bryant Interview - Sober, Reborn, Unstoppable

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2026/03/16

Blues 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 talk sobriety, anxiety, recovery, and how that transformation shaped the most uplifting and emotionally direct music of his career. Plus: deep track

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00:28:52

Kenney Jones on Small Faces, Nice Records & the...

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2026/03/15

Kenney 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 and attention to detail.During the conversation they also reveal exciting future projects including Small Faces singles box sets, a major Humble Pie archive release and rare

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00:31:07

Katherine Priddy Interview - Songs That Whisper To...

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2026/03/13

In 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 stories behind key tracks including “Matches” (reclaiming the voices of women erased by history), “Frightening Machines” (mortality, illness, and feeling trapped

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00:31:06

Jon Davison on Singing YES Classics, Fragile at 50,...

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2026/03/12

Jon Davison from YES joins me on the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast to discuss performing the legendary album Fragile live, stepping into the role once held by Jon Anderson, and why YES continue to push progressive rock forward.Jon reflects on discovering YES as a teenager through “Owner of a Lonely Heart”, exploring the band’s earlier music, and the surreal experience of singing songs like “Roundabout” on stage with the band he grew up admiring.We also talk about the future of YES, their upcoming

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00:32:50

Geoff Downes: Asia Reignited, Yes “Fragile”...

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2026/03/11

Geoff Downes joins me on the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast to talk Asia, YES, Icon, and the emotional weight of legacy.Fresh back from Japan with Asia, Geoff reflects on revisiting the legendary Asia in Asia era — performing the original 1983 set — and how it feels playing those songs now, without John Wetton. We also dive into the upcoming YES UK tour, where the band will perform 1971’s Fragile in its entirety, and Geoff shares how he approaches the album’s iconic solos and epics — including the

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00:29:02

Suzi Quatro Interview - "Nobody Held My Hand !"

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2026/03/10

Rock legend Suzi Quatro joins me on the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast to discuss her powerful new album Freedom, released March 27.In this in-depth conversation Suzi talks about working with her son and guitarist L.R. Tuckey, returning to her Detroit rock roots, recording a duet with Alice Cooper, and why the new album is one of the most honest records she has ever made.She also reveals how she keeps herself physically and mentally fit while continuing to tour the world at 75 — and why determination

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00:57:31

Steven Wilson Interview - “There’s progressive, and...

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2026/03/09

Steven Wilson joins me for an exclusive conversation following The Overview winning Now Spinning Magazine’s Album of the Year vote — and Phil’s Editor’s Choice.Steven discusses how he writes with both stereo and immersive formats in mind, why spatial audio matters, and what fans can expect from his two special Royal Albert Hall shows featuring orchestra and choir. They also explore Steven’s philosophy around “imperfection” in recordings, why limitations can create magic, and how classic production

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00:33:21

Neal Morse on L.I.F.T.: Faith, Belonging & Why This...

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2026/02/25

Neal Morse returns to the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast to discuss the brand new Neal Morse Band album L.I.F.T. — a powerful progressive rock journey about belonging, disconnection, faith and restoration.In this in-depth conversation, Neal reveals:How the album was written in just seven daysThe meaning behind “Hurt People Hurt People”The deeply personal inspiration for “Shame About My Shame”Why L.I.F.T. must be heard as one continuous pieceAnd how faith can be cyclical rather than linearIf you love

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00:37:55

Metal Monthly – A New Chapter for Heavy Music at Now...

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2026/02/22

Welcome to the first episode of Metal Monthly on Now Spinning Magazine!In this new series joined by musician and sound engineer Wayne McAloon to explore the modern heavy metal landscape — from new British traditional metal to atmospheric black metal, thrash legends, underground discoveries and upcoming releases.Is heavy metal really in decline… or is it stronger than ever?We discuss:Tail GunnerKreatorWormSODOMURNEMegadeth’s latest releaseThe evolution of thrash and black metalWhy metal fans still

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00:36:29

Danny Vaughn on Closer to the Sun – Hope, Heart & New...

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2026/02/16

In this episode of the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast, I’m joined once again by Danny Vaughn from Tyketto to talk about the band’s brand-new album Closer to the Sun. We explore the album track by track, the optimism and hope running through the songs, Danny’s approach to songwriting and vocal health, the importance of band chemistry, and why recording together still matters.We also discuss touring plans, recording at Rockfield Studios, and how music continues to connect people across cultures and

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00:28:16

Are CDs Really Dying? The Truth Inside Manufacturing

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2026/02/12

“We’ve been saying for years — stop telling everyone that the CD is dead, because it’s not.”— Karen Emanuel OBE, Key ProductionIn this exclusive Music Biz Chat, Phil Aston from Now Spinning Magazine goes inside the physical music industry with Karen Emanuel OBE, CEO of Key Production — one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of CDs, vinyl and premium physical formats.Forget the headlines. Karen shares what labels, artists and independents are actually ordering, why CDs are far from dead, how vinyl is

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00:54:09

URNE’s Joe Nally : Riffs, Soul, Spirituality and...

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2026/02/09

On this episode of the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast, I’m joined by Joe Nally — bassist and vocalist from London heavy metal force URNE.We dive deep into URNE’s new album Setting Fire To The Sky: how the songs were written (including a brilliant “Tesco riff” moment), the band’s surprisingly broad influences (from Metallica and Priest to soul music, Toto and Peter Gabriel), and how Joe approaches vocals in the studio vs surviving the demands of touring.Joe also shares the meaning behind the album

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00:29:26

YES – Tales From Topographic Oceans: The Definitive...

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2026/02/08

Tales From Topographic Oceans by YES has always been an album that divides opinion — even among prog fans.In this video, I take a deep dive into the Super Deluxe “Definitive” Edition, exploring the packaging, the vinyl, the extensive CD content, the newly unearthed live recordings, and — most importantly — the 2026 Dolby Atmos and surround mixes.This isn’t just an unboxing. It’s a personal journey through an album I’ve grown into over decades, and a reflection on why this music matters more now than

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00:38:52

Gregory Spawton Interview on Big Big Train, Woodcut:...

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2026/02/07

In this episode of the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast, I am joined by Gregory Spawton of Big Big Train for an in-depth interview about the band’s new album Woodcut.We explore how an accidental visit to a woodcut exhibition sparked the band’s first full-length concept album, the creative shift that came with Alberto Bravin producing, the expanding role of Clare Lindley, and why Big Big Train insist on recording together in the same room.From philosophy and storytelling to guitar solos, restraint, and

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00:12:09

Big Big Train – Woodcut: An Absolute Triumph in...

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2026/02/06

Big Big Train return with Woodcut, their 16th studio album and second with vocalist Alberto Bravin — and it’s an absolute triumph.In this album review, I explore the album’s concept, musicianship, standout tracks and why Woodcut feels like an album full of hope, light and human emotion. Whether you’re a long-time Big Big Train fan or completely new to the band, this is a perfect entry point into one of the finest progressive rock catalogues of the modern era.Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine

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00:57:52

Peter Goalby Interview: Uriah Heep Memories and a...

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2026/02/01

I’m More Famous Now Than When I Was Famous” — Peter Goalby’s Incredible ReturnI’m delighted to welcome back Peter Goalby — the voice many of you will remember from Uriah Heep, plus Trapeze and more.In this interview we dive into Peter’s astonishing “lost DAT tape” album Don’t Think This Is Over — recorded after he left Heep, then believed gone forever until a poorly-labelled tape resurfaced 34 years later. Even better, Mick Box and John Sinclair added new overdubs in 2025, and Peter personally

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