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
May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
2hr 59 min
The Midget Gem, Twin Peaks - vintage and modern, The Bowie Guarantee, and Soul Traders - what else could you possibly need? Oh yes, Magnus Shaw.
May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
2hr 59 min
Do Reverend and The Makers really play in shopping centres? Is Project Hail Mary worth a watch? How did Hawkwind upset the BBC? Magnus Shaw has the answers, and a heap of ace music.
May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
3hr
Part two of our interview with Sylvia Hall, something brand new, features and a tonne of cracking music. It's all happening, with Magnus Shaw.
May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026
3hr
Important social media news. How to spot a bot. An exclusive interview to enchant any Beatles fan. And tip-top music throughout - with Magnus Shaw.
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
2hr 59 min
Strange helmets, Banksy, Proustian rushes? And three hours of brilliant music? It can only be Magnus Shaw, right?
Apr 23, 2026
Apr 23, 2026
1hr 30 sec
You know those songs you like? Did you know other artists have recorded them too? Well, they have - and we're here to prove it, with Magnus Shaw.
Apr 21, 2026
Apr 17, 2026
Apr 17, 2026
3hr
Three hours of tippety-top musical features, a swathe of brilliant songs, also Magnus Shaw.
Apr 9, 2026
Apr 9, 2026
2hr 59 min
What is the best single thing in Stockholm? And what does it play? Also, what does U2's new music sound like? And what should you be watching on Netflix? All the answers, plus splendid music throughout, with Magnus Shaw
Apr 2, 2026
Apr 2, 2026
2hr 59 min
The Vintage Hour, The Wall of Sound, The Soul Traders, The Bowie Guarantee, Twin Peaks (ancient and modern), The Midget Gem, Big Festivals, The First Bit, and Magnus Shaw. Let's go.