EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 43 MIN
In conversation with John Lees from Barclay James Harvest
from Now Spinning Music Magazine - Artist Interviews and Music Reviews · host Phil Aston
In this episode of the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast, I am joined by John Lees of John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest for a thoughtful and emotional conversation about the superb album Relativity, the Philharmonic orchestral performances with Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra, the Live at RosFest 2009 recording, John’s distinctive guitar style, songwriting, and the emotional power of BJH’s music.John also speaks with honesty about living with anxiety, how it has affected his career, and why songs such as Mockingbird, Hymn, and the material on Relativity continue to connect so deeply with listeners.This is a warm, revealing conversation about music, creativity, vulnerability, and why great songs stay with us for life.If BJH has ever meant something to you, this is one not to miss.Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine
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In this episode of the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast, I am joined by John Lees of John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest for a thoughtful and emotional conversation about the superb album Relativity, the Philharmonic orchestral performances with Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra, the Live at RosFest 2009 recording, John’s distinctive guitar style, songwriting, and the emotional power of BJH’s music.John also speaks with honesty about living with anxiety, how it has affected his career, and why songs such as Mockingbird, Hymn, and the material on Relativity continue to connect so deeply with listeners.This is a warm, revealing conversation about music, creativity, vulnerability, and why great songs stay with us for life.If BJH has ever meant something to you, this is one not to miss.Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine
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