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

ELO - The Classic Albums Ranked! Plus Our Top 10 Tracks youtu.be/UTewrWM_g6U

Ritchie Blackmore : His Top 10 Deep Purple Tracks Ranked youtu.be/5UJN_vjx960

Rock n Roll Haircut of the Week : 1980 Taken in Munich Germany while at the beer festival I was probably thinking about seeing Ozzy Osbourne at the Birmingham Odeon that coming Sunday. His first solo tour with Randy Rhoads. Phil #hair #heavymetal #nwobhm #philaston #nowspinning #80s

Graham Bonnet talks to Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine Podcast youtu.be/oZIDq4rcudk

Roy Thomas Baker Tribute: The Producer Who Made Queen Sound Eternal youtu.be/WRQBlByQGM0

Latest edition of The Review Show - new music, new releases

Three Essential Pieces to Ignite Your Love for Classical Music youtu.be/N-RO_GGBj68

Thank you to everyone, members, subscribers, Patrons, Artists, Record Labels, PR Agencies and my loving family for your support. Phil :)

Why Wishbone Ash at the BBC Is a Must-Have for Classic Rock Fans youtu.be/LOqOP0qKcMs

Deep Purple : Who Do We Think We Are : The Best Sounding MK2 Album? youtu.be/PSvg-HDZFu0

Bad Company :The Timeless Power of ‘Straight Shooter’ youtu.be/kFuBil1oflk

My first interview with Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull!

Playing Bass for Queen: An Interview with Neil Fairclough from The Deccan Traps youtu.be/EqLbWBXUKas

Black Sabbath : Black Sabbath's Debut Album: A Personal Journey and Reaction youtu.be/5uVXlm3B0PI

Pink Floyd : One Of These Days / Fearless Italian Picture sleeve single bought from WH Smiths in the 70s

Released on this day in 1978 Van Halen: Memories And Reactions From Hearing The Band For The First Time In 1978 youtu.be/wbO3PMJFP-0

Doris Henderson & John Renbourn There You Go : 1966 From the John Renbourn Unpentangled Sixties Albums Box Set

GRACE BOWERS & THE HODGE PODGE: WINE ON VENUS ( REVIEW) The debut album from teenage guitar hero Grace Bowers and her Hodge Podge band has been available to stream since August, with an initial vinyl run and CD release is scheduled for later this month. nowspinning.co.uk/grace-bowers...

Sixteen in ’75: The Records That Shaped My Life Ep 2 : Thin Lizzy youtu.be/T5gN6dXoZFE

Starting the day with ‘The Band’ In memory of all them now as Garth Hudson has also sadly left us. Across The Great Divide : 3CD Deluxe Box set : 1994