Now Spinning Music Magazine - Artist Interviews and Music Reviews

Legendary drummer Carl Palmer discusses his new box set 'Fanfare For The Common Man' and his music career with ELP, Atomic Rooster, and Asia. He also talks about The Birmingham Scene, his artwork, and future plans for concerts in America and England.

Billy Morrison discusses his latest solo album 'The Morrison Project' featuring guest performances by Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Steve Vai, and more. He shares insights on the album's creation, lyrical themes, and stories behind each collaboration. The podcast also explores the writing process, guitar solos, and the collaborative music-making experience with friends like Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens.

Chester Thompson discusses his new album 'Wake Up Call' and his influences like Genesis, Weather Report, and Santana. The podcast delves into remote collaboration, evolution of music styles, and the transformative power of instrumental music. The episode also emphasizes the importance of physical music copies and gratitude in the music industry.

Exploring the significance of album closers in the streaming era, discussing The Doors' unique sound, praising YNT's 'I Believe in You', and delving into iconic closing tracks from bands like UFO and Led Zeppelin, while reflecting on Black Sabbath's 'Technical Ecstasy' and legendary guitar statements in rock music.

Harvey Lee's journey from AC/DC fan to tech executive is a captivating story of perseverance and passion. From meeting music legends to running an AC/DC fan site that led to a significant opportunity with the band, his life lessons are inspiring. The book 'Backstage Pass' is a mix of autobiography, business motivation, and thrilling tales from the music and tech world, showcasing the power of a love for rock music in a successful career.

Steve Mann Guitarist with Lionheart, Michael Schenker, Tytan Talks to Phil Aston The Now Spinning Magazine Podcast Steve Mann is guitarist, keyboardist, and producer who's career has seen him play with Liar, tytan, Lionheart, Michaels Schenker and The Sweet Steve talks about the new Lionheart album 'The Grace Of A Dragonfly' which is a concept album based on WW2 but is very much an anti war album and he early career and being part of Michael Schenker's band. Please Support Now Spinning Magazine Become a Patron (free trial -cancel anytime) or Join the YouTube Channel Or make a donation via Ko-Fi: Visit the website: https://www.nowspinning.co.uk You will get to see all my videos before general release, AD FREE and exclusive videos not available elsewhere. Thank you for all your support Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine

Steve Hackett, guitarist and musician, discusses his 30th solo album 'The Circus and The Nightwhale,' his approach to guitar playing, the influence of John Lennon and Jeff Beck, and details of his next tour. They explore the blending of sounds and influences on the album, discuss tracks with elements of blues, orchestration, and Genesis, and touch on the album's dark atmosphere. They also discuss the album's pre-order options, artwork, packaging, and upcoming tour.

Doro Pesch, The Metal Queen talks about her newest album, Conqueress - Forever Strong and Proud and her 40-year career in the music business. They discuss collaborations with Rob Halford and Sammy Amara, the dynamics of Doro's voice, and the inspiration behind the songs 'Scar' and 'Heavenly Creatures'. They also delve into details about the album, including a Metallica cover and different versions available.

Sound engineer Ben Findlay discusses mixing Thin Lizzy's 'Live and Dangerous' Super Deluxe Box Set, revealing the number of overdubs and his traditional recording techniques. He also talks about the recent Beck Bogert & Appice Box Set and his collaborations with iconic artists like Robert Plant and Paul McCartney.

Did We Reach Peak Vinyl in 2023 & How Did the CD Format Perform? The Now Spinning Magazine Podcast. In this Podcast I am joined again by Karen Emanuel CEO of the Key Production Group. Back in February Karen suggested we were going to see significant changes in 2023 and we may even reach peak vinyl. So what happened, did we reach peak vinyl and how did the CD perform? Find out in the this latest episode. Karen Emanuel is a multi award-winning business leader with 33 years’ experience in the manufacture of physical music - vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, plus bespoke packaging. Thank you for all you support Phil