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 email mail@magnusshaw.co.uk for more details, as this is often free for quality radio stations (particularly on FM, AM, and DAB).
Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
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.
Jul 15, 2026
Jul 15, 2026
3 hr
A man walks into a bar, and the barman says "Yes, sir. What can I get you?" The man says, "I'd like three hours of brilliant music, including a Vintage Hour, and many musical features." The barman replies "A brand new episode of NO MORE HEROES, coming right up, sir".
Jul 10, 2026
Jul 10, 2026
3 hr
As our third birthday approaches, we're here with a whole mountain of excellent tunes and favourite features with your friend, Magnus Shaw.
Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
3 hr
What's in your old box of vinyl singles? One listener reveals all in 'Out Of Your Box'. Also, 'The Vintage Hour' and 'Soul Traders', all with Magnus Shaw.
Jun 25, 2026
Jun 25, 2026
3 hr
Back, back, back - with tales of pop festivals in Prague, and so much more. Your man on the spot, Magnus Shaw.