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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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I’m More Famous Now Than When I Was Famous” — Peter Goalby’s Incredible ReturnI’m delighted to welcome back Peter Goalby — the voice many of you will remember from Uriah Heep, plus Trapeze and more.In this interview we dive into Peter’s astonishing “lost DAT tape” album Don’t Think This Is Over — recorded after he left Heep, then believed gone forever until a poorly-labelled tape resurfaced 34 years later. Even better, Mick Box and John Sinclair added new overdubs in 2025, and Peter personally oversaw the whole release from transfer to mastering to artwork.We talk songwriting, why Peter writes from the chorus/title backwards, what makes a Peter Goalby chorus work, the story behind “The Sound of a Nation”, how “I Don’t Want to Fight” was reinvented, and why Peter says he’s more famous now than when he was famous.If you love heartfelt, feel-good melodic rock with huge choruses — and you’ve got a soft spot for the Peter Goalby era of Uriah Heep — this one’s for you.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 Music Biz Chat, I look at how Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here returned to Number One — 50 years after its original release — and what the sales breakdown reveals about vinyl, CD, Blu-ray, and physical music today.I also discuss recent industry comments from Proper Music’s Drew Hill and question the idea of a “CD vs vinyl” battle, and explains why most music fans happily buy both formats.Plus: a run-through of major upcoming box sets and reissues, and a look at what’s been spinning at Now Spinning HQ.

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Do you have a music collection… or do you have a music library?In this special Now Spinning Magazine feature, I explore why the words we use to describe our records, CDs, and box sets really matter. This isn’t just about physical media—it’s about memory, identity, community, and how music becomes the soundtrack to our lives.
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