How Black Sabbath Gave Me The Courage To Say No youtu.be/xeBhDlkO0JE

Are CDs Really Dying? The Truth Inside Manufacturing youtu.be/voGLur9yZ2Y

URNE’s Joe Nally : Riffs, Soul, Spirituality and Finding Hope in Heavy Metal youtu.be/DJ8BGnFom9Q

Big Big Train – Woodcut: An Absolute Triumph in Modern PROG Rock youtu.be/eYKzyrRh64w

Peter Goalby Interview: Uriah Heep Memories and a Final Lost Album youtu.be/Ixwug3LTMYM

Who would be interested in a box set dedicated to The Enid? Let me know in the comments. There is a record label gauging the level of interest in doing this. Phil

5 Mire Underrated Live Albums from The 1970s - Ep2 youtu.be/nNnyLqXfqoo

Decca’s Pure Analogue Vinyl Series : Reviewed youtu.be/0G2-hVzTxAA

Box sets you might have missed The Sweet : Sensational Sweet : 9CD Box Set Review youtu.be/7Ch0DYIt-6g

Another fine example of Ralph Towner’s genius. Oregon in Moscow 2CD With the Moscow Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra: 2000

Francis Buchholz Tribute | The Bass Behind The Scorpions youtu.be/ECbAeFvQPEw

Jazz Corner - Weather Report : I Sing The Body Electric : 1972 From The Columbia Albums 1971- 1975

2026 is already shaping up very well with more record labels, PR and artists reaching out to us. We have a major classical music series being filmed today and we are expanding our online shop this month. Phil

5 underated live albums from the 1970s This first one might not be that underated but for some reason I missed it for years! Did you? youtu.be/23FHhVeyPv8

Gazpacho : Magic 8-Ball : 2025 It was a slow burn but this is currently my favourite album by Gazpacho. The vocals are just sublime. They might be seen as a prog band but all genres melt away with this release. We Are Strangers is my most played track but the whole album is fantastic.

HLO : Legacy : 2025 2LP vinyl edition An album that grows with each listen. Modern PROG metal that challenges but remains accessible. 8/10 Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine

A Tab in the Ocean: The Nektar Album That Matters Most youtu.be/6PAriyK4HwA

How Did Vinyl & CD Sales Really Perform in 2025? youtu.be/6JHazuSRV-s

Today’s meet up at The Now Spinning Arms was amazing. I could have listened to Rob Caiger all day. Now spinning the 3LP super deluxe edition of The Autumn Stone. Steve Marriott was such an amazing singer. Phil

Appreciating what you have already Random box set shelf What should I play today ? Nick Drake, Dr Who, Bruce Springsteen, Led Zeppelin, The Allman Brothers, Harvest Records, Aerosmith, Derek and the dominos, John Wetton, Tommy Bolin, Chris Squire, Almost Famous Soundtrack, Black Francis

The Now Spinning Magazine Awards 2025 Full Results youtu.be/cUc9fcYHsCo

Steve Morse His Best Solo Album Yet? youtu.be/XHB0NoAfGEc

More reviews and unboxings next week.

Tommy Bolin : Teaser : Classic Album Review and Personal Memories from Phil Aston youtu.be/a1Tm6EBNMCQ

How Music Helps With Dementia youtu.be/gJ4SwIFmhEI

How Music Helps People With Dementia - Special Podcast youtu.be/gJ4SwIFmhEI

Steve Morse His Best Solo Album Yet? youtu.be/XHB0NoAfGEc

Steve Morse Interview : on Loss, Hope and Instrumental Storytelling youtu.be/UVRfEtR1BrM

My Life in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal – The Story Begins youtu.be/uIgHmrckYq0

Punk to New Wave: The Skids Boy, Man & Soldier 5CD Box Set Reviewed youtu.be/mK19tBDTm1s

Introducing the Now Spinning Magazine Awards 2025 — please Submit your choices ! youtu.be/VcLIZywI82M

Laura Nyro Hear My Song – 19-CD Box Set Unboxing & Review youtu.be/2rI8yUeJ2R8

I spent today preparing and contributing to a new major book on Black Sabbath which will be published in 2026. Celebrating with one of their very much misunderstood album ‘ Forbidden’ from 1995. This is the 2025 remix which really brings the guitars and drums to the fore.

In Episode 2 of From Gods to Time Machines, we dive into the making of Scarecrow (2017) — the bold and cinematic second album from Cats in Space. youtu.be/KHpkA0KDWjU

From Gods to Time Machines — The Ultimate Cats in Space Documentary Series is Coming! youtu.be/Y-0-j0nEbrg

Dear Record Labels: We’re Helping You (Please Stop Blocking Us) youtu.be/hzYl2jh2Z8g

Dave Cousins : Tribute Remembering Dave Cousins from The Strawbs Recommended listens - Lay Down from ‘Bursting At The Seems’ and ‘Two Weeks Last Summer’ especially the track ‘Blue Angel’. Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine

Kevin Riddles Tribute – Angel Witch, Tytan & A Personal Story youtu.be/4Bhd0jsSZTg

Tears, Triumph, and Sabbath: The Night Ozzy Said Goodbye youtu.be/YL2m-9oLhgM

Black Sabbath The First Album: Reaction & Memories youtu.be/5uVXlm3B0PI

12 Classic Rock Albums I Discovered at School in 1974 youtu.be/0EfkeWI7XSM

Motörhead’s Lost Album Uncovered: The Manticore Tapes Super Deluxe Review youtu.be/prxoYHG9k8M

Mick Ralphs Tribute Part 2 Extract from an interview with Mick Ralphs from Beat Instrumental in October 1976. What a lovely down to earth guy he was. Phil Aston

Gillan - Sleeping on the Job - 7" Singles I Played to Death! youtu.be/iONGVI1i7hc

Inside the Ultimate Steve Hillage Box Set: Searching For The Spark! youtu.be/Xd8cqbeLMko

To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Cats in Space, Now Spinning Magazine presents this exclusive six-part interview series with founding members Greg Hart and Steevi Bacon. Expect musical insights, personal stories, laughter, and deep reflection on what makes Cats in Space so special

Black Sabbath Farewell Show – A Personal Message to Ozzy Fans Everywhere youtu.be/MXvQPQ7FmVM

Every Deep Purple live album ranked ….

Ultimate Gentle Giant Experience? Playing the Fool 2025 Remix Unboxed! youtu.be/pM47W7VtSKc

Khan : Space Shanty : 1972 One of my favourite albums featuring Steve Hillage from the ‘Searching For The Spark’ Box Set