It’s all about the music, in 180 minutes of new wave, indie, rock, soul, vintage classics, interviews, and many other fine things. Magnus Shaw is your host, and the entire playlist is hand-picked.
The second hour takes its playlist from the pre-1979 era, and is called ’The Vintage Hour’. The third hour is solid, lean, continuous and compelling songs, named ’The Wall Of Sound’.
Features throughout include: ’Twin Peaks’ (not the TV show), the ’Midget Gem’ (not the sweet), and 'Soul Traders' (not the tax status). A new episode is available for streaming and download at around 10.00pm UK every Thursday. This is free for all listeners
THE SHOW IS ALSO HEARD ON MORE THAN EIGHTY RADIO STATIONS WORLDWIDE, AND IS OFFERED FOR SYNDICATION.
Just write to: mail@magnusshaw.co.uk for more details, as this is often free for quality radio stations (particularly on FM, AM, and DAB).
Episodes
2 hours ago
2 hours ago
3 hr
Some of the finest songs were one-hit wonders, which we demonstrate on this week's WALL OF SOUND. Also, everything else - with Magnus Shaw.
Sep 17, 2026
Sep 17, 2026
2 hr 59 min
How did Magnus Shaw almost become a world-class record producer, only to throw it all away? The answer and much more in this episode.
Sep 10, 2026
Sep 10, 2026
2 hr 59 min
All set to grab your Glastonbury tickets for next summer? We have the price, and you may not like it. But you'll love this week's show, with Magnus Shaw.
Sep 3, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
3 hr
You love The Vintage Hour, obviously. But now you're going to love it just a little bit more. All is revealed in hour two of this week's episode, with Magnus Shaw.
Aug 27, 2026
Aug 27, 2026
3 hr
This episode, with Magnus Shaw, is dedicated to the life and work of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. Thank you both.
Aug 21, 2026
Aug 21, 2026
3 hr
Welcome to episode 160 - and we're just hitting you with the very best songs. Y'know, Foo Fighters, brand new Rolling Stones stuff, and all that. Help yerselves. Magnus Shaw is your co-pilot.
Aug 13, 2026
Aug 13, 2026
2 hr 59 min
It's all here - The Midget Gem, Twin Peaks, Soul Traders, and the final part of our Ray Mansarek special. Oh, and Magnus Shaw.
Aug 6, 2026
Aug 6, 2026
2 hr 59 min
The voice of the late Ray Manzarek is with us once again, with his tales of discovering the Blues. A whole mountain of brilliant music too. All with Magnus Shaw.
Jul 30, 2026
Jul 30, 2026
3 hr
You love quality music? Yep, it's all here. You particularly love The Doors? Yep, something special for you on this week's show too, with Magnus Shaw.
Jul 23, 2026
Jul 23, 2026
3 hr
What are the odds of the Rolling Stones releasing a new album on the week of our third birthday? No, really - does anyone know? Anyway, that's what has happened, and you can join in the fun, with Magnus Shaw.