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
Aug 15, 2025
Aug 15, 2025
2hr 59 min
Alice Cooper. All about demonic characters and mock bloodshed, right? Maybe not. Anyway, he's on this episode along with all the fabulous music, and Magnus Shaw.
You may have had trouble downloading or streaming this episode. The fault has been rectified and the show is now available as a full180 minute programme. Apologies.
Aug 7, 2025
Aug 7, 2025
3hr
The challenge was to play only songs with questions in their title. But did we manage it? And who helped out? Magnus Shaw is your host.
Jul 30, 2025
Jul 30, 2025
3hr
You think you've heard 'Hotel California', but you haven't really. Also winning prizes for dancing to Johnny Cash, at just six-years-old. All with Magnus Shaw.
Jul 22, 2025
Jul 22, 2025
3hr
Hold on! He was here just a minute ago! Italy, you say? Typical. Still the music looks ace, and apparently he'll be back next week. Without much Magnus Shaw.
Jul 18, 2025
Jul 18, 2025
2hr 59 min
Whatever happened to Anabella Lwin and BowWowWow? Find out on your favourite weekly music show. Oh, and dig the music too. With Magnus Shaw.
Jul 11, 2025
Jul 11, 2025
3hr
Magnus Shaw returns with the usual mix of outstanding melodies, including something quite remarkable - what could it be?
Jul 4, 2025
Jul 4, 2025
2hr 59 min
In the brutal UK summer heat, one man battles to keep cool, using the power of music alone. That man is Magnus Shaw.
Jun 27, 2025
Jun 27, 2025
3hr
Newly returned from the heated climes of Madrid, Magnus Shaw brings you his report on the Pet Shop Boys live, a special feature on Keith Moon, Joe Strummer, and much, much more.
Jun 19, 2025
Jun 19, 2025
2hr 59 min
The music is so very good this week, it may even invigorate your pet. If your hamster, dog, or crocodile is showing signs of grooving, do not be alarmed - blame Magnus Shaw.
Jun 12, 2025
Jun 12, 2025
3hr
One hundred episodes. Who'd have thunk it? It's all about the music, with Magnus Shaw.