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
Apr 14, 2024
Apr 14, 2024
2hr 1 sec
In our humble opinion, the best Easy Hour we've had on the show. But you'll be the judge of that. Anyway, there's a whole hour before that, so we're all in luck. With your friend Magnus Shaw.
Apr 5, 2024
Apr 5, 2024
1hr 59 min
Ladies and gentlemen, do we have some music for you? (Yes, we do). From The Jam to Echo & The Bunnymen, Lou Reed to The Cure, you can just fill your best boots. All at a vastly increased bitrate, meaning super sound quality from now on.
With Magnus Shaw at the helm.
Mar 30, 2024
Mar 30, 2024
2hr 5 min
It wasn't all Oasis vs. Blur on the News At Ten, y'know. In fact, you'll find out in our Britpop Special, right here. Magnus Shaw hosts.
Mar 24, 2024
Mar 24, 2024
2hr 2 sec
And they're off. With Joy Division, Pink Floyd, and Joe Cocker on the NO MORE HEROES agenda - what could go wrong?
Oh, and hour two is, naturally, The Easy Hour.
Magnus Shaw hosts once more.
Mar 18, 2024
Mar 18, 2024
2hr
We promise you 120 minutes of music you forgot you love. And we deliver. Including 'The Easy Hour', 'Twin Peaks', 'The Midget Gem', and 'The Sound System Selection'.
With Magnus Shaw.
Note: promises not legally binding. (But we do try very hard).
Mar 9, 2024
Mar 9, 2024
1hr 59 min
Did you ever hear of the 1970s? Some terrible trousers, but some unbelievably good music. This is our selection. Try it, you'll love it.
Includes 'The Easy Hour', 'The Midget Gem', 'The Sound System Selection' and 'Twin Peaks'. With Magnus Shaw.
Mar 4, 2024
Mar 4, 2024
2hr
A rather flu-ridden Magnus Shaw delivers music from The Ramones, This Mortal Coil, The Specials, and many more. Perhaps he can have a lie down during 'The Easy Hour'. Contains an exclusive interview, too.
Feb 25, 2024
Feb 25, 2024
2hr
Music! Music! Bowie, Roxy Music, Soft Cell, and The Biddles - all part of 120 minutes of celebration. Plus a band you'll never have heard before. All with Magnus Shaw at the controls. (The Easy Hour, too)
Feb 19, 2024
Feb 19, 2024
2hr 5 sec
And, as if by magic, a music show appeared. Yes, it's Magnus Shaw with 120 minutes of ribald humour and gorgeous songs. Includes 'The Easy Hour' and tracks off of The Rolling Stones, L7, Dodgy and Reef.
Feb 11, 2024
Feb 11, 2024
2hr
Here it comes, chums. Two hours of music you didn't realise you loved so much. Features 'The Easy Hour' and songs from The Beatles, Motorhead, The Doobie Brothers, and a whole stack more. With Magnus Shaw.