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
Oct 23, 2025
Oct 23, 2025
3hr
If possible, try not to run from the room screaming. It plays havoc with our listening figures. No, just brace yourself for three hours of spine-tingling, shockingly good music. Magnus Shaw is your ghost.
Oct 16, 2025
Oct 16, 2025
3hr
From Buzzcocks (no 'the'), to Nancy Sinatra, it's all happening this week. Magnus Shaw thinks you'll love it. But then, he would.
Oct 9, 2025
Oct 9, 2025
2hr 59 min
It's all about the music, and if you feel you need to encounter the moment punk rock and prog rock came together, look no further. All with Magnus Shaw.
Oct 8, 2025
Oct 8, 2025
2hr 59 min
Consider this: who was the greatest drummer to emerge from the punk movement? Have a name? Well, there's every chance he's featured in our special Q&A interview this week. Magnus Shaw, too.
Sep 25, 2025
Sep 25, 2025
2hr 59 min
Ah! So the prodigal presenter, Magnus Shaw, returns with tales of birthdays, paella, and trains. Don't worry, it's over very quickly and there's lots of cool music. Particularly if you've never heard Roger Waters and Van Morrison singing together.
Sep 20, 2025
Sep 20, 2025
3hr
Well it seems Mr. Shaw is on his travels once again. It's almost like he never does any work. So just the brilliant music, until next week, I guess.
Sep 13, 2025
Sep 13, 2025
3hr 13 sec
This is what the people want! Three uplifting hours of cracking music, one or two splendid features, and a man talking about stuff. Fortunately, it's all here, with Magnus Shaw.
Sep 4, 2025
Sep 4, 2025
3hr
In an episode which can only be described as 'bursting', enjoy music from The Thrills, Peter Hook and The Light, Cream and a whole bunch of others. Plus, what was Elvis really like behind closed doors? We find out from his closest friend. All this with Magnus Shaw.
Aug 28, 2025
Aug 28, 2025
2hr 59 min
In another packed show, tales of Sam & Dave, why you shouldn't believe the truth, and the astonishing work of Public Service Broadcasting. All hosted by Magnus Shaw.
Aug 22, 2025
Aug 22, 2025
2hr 59 min
Music tastier than a chocolate-dipped, sirloin steak. And a bloke talking about it too. How splendid. (The bloke is Magnus Shaw, of course).