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Now Spinning Music Magazine - Artist Interviews and Music Reviews

Phil Aston

Booking Overview

A music-focused interview and review show centered on recording artists, rock music, albums, and music collecting, with external guests typically established musicians discussing their work, careers, and tours. PR agencies could credibly pitch recording artists, songwriters, and band members with notable catalogs or timely releases; booking is difficult, particularly for the high-profile legacy artists featured here.

Metrics

Episodes: 200

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 34.4k subscribers

Instagram: 2.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

contact.us@nowspinning.co.uk

phil.aston@nowspinning.co.uk

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Host

Phil Aston - Publisher and host of Now Spinning Magazine, covering artist interviews, independent music reviews, and physical music formats.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established recording artists and band members with substantial careers, notable catalogs, or timely album and tour activity.
Required Achievements:  
Membership in internationally recognized bands, Longstanding recording and performing careers, Notable solo catalogs or current album and tour releases

Recent Guest Discussions

Chris Braide - The Downes Braide Association Album Trauma, Its Themes And Songs, And The Stories Behind Its Collaborations And Musical Contributions.

Geoff Downes - The Downes Braide Association Album Trauma, Its Themes And Songs, And The Stories Behind Its Collaborations And Musical Contributions.

Ritchie Blackmore - His Return To The Stage With Deep Purple, His Doubts And Preparations, And The Experience Of Performing With The Band Again.

Ritchie Blackmore - His Decision To Perform With Deep Purple Again, His Family's Journey To The Venue, And His Thoughts Before The Performance.

Steve Hackett - Touring, Selecting And Evolving Genesis And Solo Material, Recent Collaborations, And Continuing Musical Exploration.

Recent Topics

Music, Rock Music, Progressive Rock, Vinyl Records, Album Releases

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Now Spinning Music Magazine - Artist Interviews and Music Reviews
:

Ritchie Blackmore: In His Own Words – Episode Four.

October 16, 2026

What happens after you have just stepped onto a stage with Deep Purple again for the first time in more than 30 years?In this episode, I ask Ritchie about the journey home after the reunion, whether he watched any footage afterwards, and how quickly family life returned to normal once the performance was over.It is a short answer, but one that reveals another very human side of the story.This original interview was recorded exclusively for Now Spinning Magazine.A huge thank you to Ritchie Bla...

Dave Hill: How Slade Came Together | Interview Part 1

October 16, 2026

Dave Hill from Slade joins me for the first part of a warm, funny and wide-ranging Now Spinning Magazine interview.Dave takes us back to his first guitar, his father’s encouragement and the chance encounters that brought him together with Don Powell, Jim Lea and Noddy Holder. He also remembers what Chas Chandler saw in the band, the development of Slade’s sound and image, and his continuing affection for the music they made together.This is Part 1 of a three-part conversation leading up to Da...

Downes Braide Association: Is Trauma Their Finest Album Yet?

October 11, 2026

Geoff Downes and Chris Braide join me, Phil Aston, on the Now Spinning Magazine podcast to explore Trauma, the latest album from Downes Braide Association — and already my favourite of their six albums.We talk about memory, loss, identity and moving forward, and how those themes became songs filled with powerful lyrics and beautiful melodies.Geoff and Chris share the stories behind Marc Almond’s appearance on “Juliet”, Emmi’s vocals on “Love and Loss”, the inclusion of David Longdon’s previou...

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Frequently asked questions

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Now Spinning Music Magazine - Artist Interviews and Music Reviews
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How do I get in touch with Now Spinning Music Magazine - Artist Interviews and Music Reviews?

Now Spinning Music Magazine - Artist Interviews and Music Reviews is hosted by Phil Aston. Its publicly listed emails are contact.us@nowspinning.co.uk and phil.aston@nowspinning.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Now Spinning Music Magazine - Artist Interviews and Music Reviews?

The publicly listed emails for Now Spinning Music Magazine - Artist Interviews and Music Reviews: contact.us@nowspinning.co.uk and phil.aston@nowspinning.co.uk.

How many listeners does Now Spinning Music Magazine - Artist Interviews and Music Reviews have?

Podseeker estimates Now Spinning Music Magazine - Artist Interviews and Music Reviews reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Now Spinning Music Magazine - Artist Interviews and Music Reviews?

Now Spinning Music Magazine - Artist Interviews and Music Reviews typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established recording artists and band members with substantial careers, notable catalogs, or timely album and tour activity. Common among recent guests: Membership in internationally recognized bands; Longstanding recording and performing careers; Notable solo catalogs or current album and tour releases. Recent guests include Chris Braide, Geoff Downes, and Ritchie Blackmore.

How hard is it to get booked on Now Spinning Music Magazine - Artist Interviews and Music Reviews?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Now Spinning Music Magazine - Artist Interviews and Music Reviews cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Rock Music, Progressive Rock, Vinyl Records, and Album Releases. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

contact.us@nowspinning.co.uk

phil.aston@nowspinning.co.uk

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