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“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 evolving, and what collectors should expect next.If you care about physical music, this is a conversation that truly matters.👉 Are you still buying CDs, vinyl or deluxe box sets?Drop your thoughts in the comments and join the discussion.Become a Patron (free trial -cancel anytime)https://www.patreon.com/nowspinningNow Spinning Magazine Storehttps://burningshed.com/store/now-spinning-magazineVisit the Now Spinning Magazine Merch Shophttps://nowspinningmagazine.co.uk/

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 title (with a nod to Ronnie James Dio and Ritchie Blackmore), the story behind the epic closing tracks, working with Troy Sanders, and why heavy metal can be a genuinely spiritual, uplifting force.If you love modern metal with real heart, huge production, and riffs for days — this one’s for you.
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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 ever.If you love progressive rock, physical media, and albums that reward active listening, this one’s for you.☕ Make a pot of tea.🎧 Turn off your phone.🎶 And let the music take you somewhere else.Remember — music is the healer and the doctor.If you’d like to support the channel, get ad-free videos, and join our private community and virtual pub The Now Spinning Arms, check out the links below.Become a Patron (free trial -cancel anytime)https://www.patreon.com/nowspinningNow Spinning Magazine Storehttps://burningshed.com/store/now-spinning-magazineVisit the Now Spinning Magazine Merch Shophttps://nowspinningmagazine.co.uk/

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 the power of active listening, this is a deep dive into one of the most thoughtful and rewarding progressive rock albums of recent years.Become a Patron (free trial -cancel anytime)https://www.patreon.com/nowspinningNow Spinning Magazine Storehttps://burningshed.com/store/now-spinning-magazineVisit the Now Spinning Magazine Merch Shophttps://nowspinningmagazine.co.uk/

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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