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it ain't record shop day everyday, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 16.04.11

Songs about record shops, music formats and mixtapes plus a first play off the vinyl for the new limited edition Radiohead single and other goodies.

Posted at 12:43, 16th April 2011

it ain't magic, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 09.04.11

A theme of magic, spells and other conjuring tricks this week. I might even bend the rules for some witches, wizards, superstition and fortune tellers too... Join me at 4pm. http://www.facebook.com/itaintworkinchief#!/event.php?eid=201787896518204

Posted at 10:04, 7th April 2011

so much music, so little time, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 02.04.11

New music and music that is new to me. Side-stepping the theme this week to squeeze in some top new tunes. Including King Creosote and Jon Hopkins, tracks from the Song, By Toad sampler and Thomas Tantrum... Join me at 4pm

Posted at 08:32, 2nd April 2011

scream if you wanna go faster, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 26.03.11

This week the sound of Speed - songs about speed and movement. So get your skates on and join me at 4pm.

Posted at 18:33, 24th March 2011

just a little bit, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 19.03.11

Songs with Little In the title, some surprises and some favourite artists as usual....Playing what we like because we can!

Posted at 09:41, 18th March 2011

it ain't predictable, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 12.03.11

This week my guest is Jim Brouwer aka Mijim who will be delving into the more electronic side of music for some of his favourite tunes. Or he might surprise me and bring a load of 80s electro classics or jungle or gabba... join me to find out!

Posted at 15:51, 11th March 2011

it ain't a revolution, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 05.03.11

Revolution and Change provide this week's theme, partly inspired by a new book about the history of Protest Songs http://33revolutionsperminute.wordpress.com/ and partly by various protests that you might have noticed have been kicking off lately...

Posted at 10:34, 4th March 2011

it ain't creation, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 26.02.11

In celebration of a new film, Upside Down: The Creation Record Story http://www.upsidedownthemovie.com/ I'll be playing my favourite tunes from the label - This counts as my contribution to Subcity's Sweet Sixteen celebrations too as I was about that age when I first got into most of them... The show will however be an Oasis-free zone. Suggestions? Comments? Leave them on the show page or get in touch while I'm on air.

Posted at 14:49, 25th February 2011

it ain't the king of limbs, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 19.02.11

well not just the new Radiohead album, but as it's dropped a day early I will be using it as a jumping off point to explore some of the band's influences and illicit some opinions from the IAWC listeners. It Ain't All About Trees, Chief. 4pm, Saturday.

Posted at 19:46, 18th February 2011

it ain't a dream, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 05.02.11

Dreams and Nightmares provide the theme, as a follow up to last week's Sleep show. Tunes and whatever else I can dream up.. Join me at 4pm

Posted at 10:56, 4th February 2011

it ain't yawnin' chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 29.01.11

Theme this week is sleep and wakefulness, *yawn*. Tunes from Elbow, James Yorkston, Andrew Bird and many more...

Posted at 17:39, 27th January 2011

it ain't all that sane, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 22.01.11

The show goes a bit doolally, bonkers, crazy and loses it's marbles for a crazy/nervous/psycho themed set of songs from The Sonics, Count Five, Prince, Lower Dens and the inevitable Talking Heads number... join me at 4pm on Saturday...

Posted at 14:37, 20th January 2011

it ain't themed this week, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 15.01.11

Some odds and ends and tunes that didn't fit in or got missed out. Some faves from 2010. Back. At 4pm Saturday.

Posted at 10:17, 14th January 2011

what's in a name, chief? part two

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 11.12.10

This week, similar to last week, only this time songs named after chaps. Join me at 4pm. Also join the new IAWC page http://www.facebook.com/pages/It-Aint-Workin-Chief/119433804787694

Posted at 10:59, 9th December 2010

what's in a name, chief? part one

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 04.12.10

Apologies for the tardiness of this invite... This week's show will comprise songs with female names in the titles (male names next week) Loads to choose from, so really an excuse for a quick survey of my favourites.

Posted at 10:31, 4th December 2010

it's all gone a bit hot and cold, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 27.11.10

It's Brrritain, it's snow joke... and other favourite winter tabloid headlines. It's a wee bit chilly so this week tunes that celebrate the cold and a few that like the heat, to warm things up a bit. Join me at 4pm

Posted at 10:55, 26th November 2010

this is the life, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 20.11.10

Songs in the key of life, well with 'life' in the title, putting a bit of life into the show this week. Join me at 4pm!

Posted at 22:40, 18th November 2010

it ain't old, brand new, second hand chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 13.11.10

BACK with a new and old theme of New and Old, featuring new and old songs with new and old in the titles... erm. Yeah. It's all Brand New Chief.

Posted at 17:44, 12th November 2010

it's a boy-girl thing, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 30.10.10

Oops I forgot the show news... so Listen Again to this Saturday's show with a theme of Boyfriends and Girlfriends, a few tunes from bands I've seen this week and a whole lot of top tunes...

Posted at 09:36, 1st November 2010

the shoe's on the other foot, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 23.10.10

This week we put our best foot forward and the theme is shoes, boots and feet. Tracks from Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, Betty Davis, Cate Le Bon, King Creosote and more... Put Your Shoes On Lucy...

Posted at 12:29, 23rd October 2010

it's goes boom, boom, boom, cha! chief take 2

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 16.10.10

LIVE THIS WEEK! The iconic drum intro from The Ronettes Be My Baby is one of the most recognisable in pop... this week a selection of tunes that use variations on the Boom! Boom! Boom! Cha! theme from The Jesus And Mary Chain, Hefner (yes I will play them this time!), Manic Street Preachers and more.

Posted at 10:24, 16th October 2010

it's goes boom, boom, boom, cha! chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 09.10.10

The Ronettes' Be My Baby's iconic drum beat provides this week's theme - walls of sound from the likes of The Jesus & May Chain, Bat for Lashes, The Manic Street Preachers and many more...

Posted at 09:51, 8th October 2010

it ain't friendly chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 02.10.10

This week's theme is "Friends" and there will be tracks from Hefner, Elbow, Joe Cocker, Sonic Youth and more. Be friendly. Join me at 4pm.

Posted at 08:49, 30th September 2010

it ain't the original chief, vol 2

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 25.09.10

This week's show is a covers special with tracks from Malcolm Middleton, Nirvana, Marissa Nadler and more...JOIN ME at 4pm

Posted at 13:27, 25th September 2010

it's workin' again cheif

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 11.09.10

Back for a new season with a show stacked with top tunes I've discovered since I was last on air. Catch up and come back. Join me at 4pm

Posted at 09:23, 11th September 2010

it ain't over just yet, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 12.06.10

The Last Show of this academic year, some requests, some chat, some of my all time faves.. you know the drill by now.. join me at 4pm...

Posted at 07:31, 12th June 2010

it ain't as young as it used to be chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 29.05.10

The "Youth" provide this week's show with it's theme... Songs from Sonic Youth, Suede, Mystery Jets, Peter, Bjorn & John and more bright young people...

Posted at 16:39, 28th May 2010

it ain't dag & stagger, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 22.05.10

This week sees the Stag And Dagger all-dayer hitting Glasgow venues, I'm supposed to be going... so the show will be hot foot from one of the venues and be full of artists who are playing the festival... will I make it in time?!? Tune in at 4pm and find out!

Posted at 17:19, 20th May 2010

there will be blood, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 15.05.10

Inspired by the new track Bloodbuzz Ohio by The National and a few more recent and older tunes, this week's theme is BLOOD.

Posted at 10:30, 14th May 2010

grin and bear it chief!

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 01.05.10

Songs on a theme of Laughter and Smiling including new tracks from Flying Lotus feat. Thom Yorke and Mystery Jets plus Smiles and Laughs from across the musical spectrum... Join me at 4pm.

Posted at 14:39, 30th April 2010

back in the saddle, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 24.04.10

The postponed Cowboy/ Western themed show is due this Saturday at 4pm - all being well there's gonna be a show(down).

Posted at 19:30, 22nd April 2010

it ain't john wayne chief: postponed til 24th

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 24.04.10

Get off your horse and put Subcity on - We're back with a cowboy and western themed show. Saturday 4pm, saddle up!

Posted at 20:42, 14th April 2010

it ain't in my hands, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 27.03.10

Handsful of songs this week as the theme is hands. So fingers, fists, gloves and clapping songs. Join hands and join me at 4pm on Saturday.

Posted at 17:16, 24th March 2010

it ain't no oil painting, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 20.03.10

Songs concerning art and artists are the order of the day, with aesthetically pleasing canvases from David Bowie, Talking Heads, Art Brut and more...

Posted at 15:11, 19th March 2010

it ain't the chief, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 13.03.10

Producer Le Anne stands in while I am away with a fine selection of music.

Posted at 13:33, 14th March 2010

it ain't a wah wah hut chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 06.03.10

Some songs from acts I've seen at King Tut's over the years, as the best 300 capacity venue in Glasgow celebrates it's 20th birthday. Tunes from Pulp, Stereolab, ADF and a few more of my faves... join me at the NEW TIME of 4pm.

Posted at 11:53, 4th March 2010

a little knowledge is a dangerous thing chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 27.02.10

Join me for a plethora of musical delights with the common demoninator of the word "know" in the title. Tunes. 10am. Saturday. It Ain't Workin' Chief!

Posted at 20:14, 26th February 2010

there ain't room chief!

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 20.02.10

This week's theme is Rooms - so tunes by The Beat, Cream, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas and with The Beatles or Joe Cocker (not decided that one yet). Join me on Saturday at 10am. Make Room!

Posted at 14:58, 18th February 2010

it ain't a wig chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 06.02.10

This week's theme is HAIR! Tracks from Pavement, Super Furry Animals and many more. That's the long and short of it!

Posted at 10:18, 6th February 2010

it ain't peace chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 30.01.10

War is Hell. I was going to make this week's theme War & Peace, but it turns out I don't have many Peace songs.... so War it is.. Songs by Elvis Costello, Talking Heads, Scott Walker and of course, Edwyn Starr... 10am Saturday.

Posted at 20:43, 28th January 2010

it ain't quittin' chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 23.01.10

This week's theme is Resolutions and Relapses - so if you're stuggling to keep those promises you made to yourself at the start of the year or you've already given up trying these tunes are for you... expect top tunes from Ian Dury, Lee Dorsey and The Staple Singers among others... resolve to be there - 10am Saturday and listen again after that.

Posted at 14:43, 22nd January 2010

it's comin' back chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 16.01.10

Back with a selection of tunes that sum up the past year (because I didn't get the chance before). So yeah. Back. 10am Saturday. Be. There.

Posted at 14:51, 14th January 2010

it ain't tweetin' chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 21.11.09

This week's theme is Birds, with tracks from Elbow, Iron & Wine, The Meters and of course, Guillemots! Join me at 10am

Posted at 12:49, 20th November 2009

can't see the wood for the trees, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 14.11.09

Trees, leaves, forests and all things autumnal provide the arborial inspiration for this week's show. Join me at 10am

Posted at 12:55, 13th November 2009

it ain't dry chief - 2 hours this week

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 07.11.09

Bring your galoshes, cagoules and umbrellas as I investigate the prevailance of songs about and inspired by Rain. A two hour show as Journeys are away this week. Join me 10-12

Posted at 11:32, 6th November 2009

it's on earlier this week chief!

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 31.10.09

Halloween spookiness AN HOUR EARLIER THAN USUAL at 10am.. Don't miss it!

Posted at 18:26, 30th October 2009

it's going postal chief!

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 24.10.09

Never one to resist being a bit topical, this week's theme is letters and the post. Expect tunes from The Box Tops, Stevie Wonder, Hefner, etc etc..Join me at 11am on Saturday, special delivery.

Posted at 13:13, 23rd October 2009

it ain't themed this week

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 17.10.09

Well not like I usually do it - there's just going to be some great tunes from bands I've seen lately or who are playing here soon... Join Me!

Posted at 08:44, 17th October 2009

it ain't heavy it's my brother

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 10.10.09

tunes with brothers and sisters as their theme (or at lease in their titles) is this week's hastily constructed excuse for some great tunes. Join me at 11am...

Posted at 19:33, 9th October 2009

it ain't hollywood chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 03.10.09

Tunes dedicated to, named for or inspired by film stars or movies.... join me at 11am

Posted at 23:22, 2nd October 2009

ain't no mountain high enough, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 26.09.09

Mountainous tracks from Ike & Tina Turner, Kate Bush, Tortoise and many more. Reaching the peak at 11am...

Posted at 20:11, 25th September 2009

it ain't workin' teach

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 19.09.09

This week's It Ain't Workin' Chief is themed around the idea of School - so tunes about Teachers, Learning, Subjects etc. Class starts 11am Saturday.

Posted at 12:28, 18th September 2009

it's comin' back chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 12.09.09

Welcome back Subcity and Welcome back listeners to It Ain't Workin' Chief.. I'll be back at the new time of 11am on Saturday for an hour of tunes that have been floating my boat this summer and whatever else I can squeeze in. JOIN ME!

Posted at 09:41, 10th September 2009

it ain't over yet chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 03.05.09

The final show in this series! I'll be playing tracks that I didn't yet have time for, my favourites from previous shows and just some great music! Join me at 2pm.

Posted at 08:44, 3rd May 2009

it ain't a list chief part 3

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 26.04.09

Once again hopefully my guest Shirley will have something to add to the mix of influential tunes, plus I'll play a few new tunes that have got me excited in the last few weeks.. Playing what we like because we can! 2pm

Posted at 15:52, 25th April 2009

it ain't a list chief part 2

Hopefully special guest Nigel Buckland will be along to play some tunes that influenced his musical taste, along with more of my old faves... 2pm!

Posted at 16:46, 18th April 2009

it ain't a list chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 12.04.09

Carol from iBop joins me for some tunes from albums that were instrumental in forming our musical tastes! Expect landmark classics and some guilty pleasures... Sunday. 2pm. you know how it works by now.

Posted at 11:17, 11th April 2009

it ain't reading chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 05.04.09

This week friend of the show Andrew will be joining me with some Library Music, and I'll be playing some tunes around a loose theme of books (see what I did there?) Join us at 2pm Sunday

Posted at 15:25, 3rd April 2009

it ain't a gentleman chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 08.03.09

It's Ladies day at IAWC in honour of International Women's Day I'll be playing tracks from FEMALE artists. So tune in at 2pm for some PJ Harvey, Kate Bush and Breeders plus some more less expected tunes! Remember - 2pm on FM and online.

Posted at 11:19, 7th March 2009

it ain't tuesday chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 01.03.09

No it's Sunday 2pm and this week's theme is days of the week. All the songs have a day of the week in the title, simple as that. Some old favourites and a few surprises. Tune in on FM or online at 2pm.

Posted at 08:41, 28th February 2009

it ain't time chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 22.02.09

This week times of day, hours of the clock and other time related terminology make up the theme. Late nights and early mornings from artists including Nick Drake, Black Keys, Iron & Wine and more... remember 2pm and on FM too!

Posted at 16:28, 20th February 2009

remember 2pm! it ain't valentines chief!

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 15.02.09

It's Valentine's Day this weekend - Whoopededoo. Never one to miss a chance to buck a trend, this week's IAWC will be all things ANTI-Valentines. Expect some Dionne Warwick, Blur, Ella Fitzgerald and Blondie in an eclectic mix of songs about disappointment, heartbreak, revenge, bust ups and cheats. and remember we're on an hour earlier this week....

Posted at 13:38, 14th February 2009

it ain't workin' - it's workin'

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 08.02.09

Finally back with the show you should have got last week.. cities! tune in at 3pm

Posted at 20:37, 7th February 2009

face it chief, it's chinatown...

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 25.01.09

Or indeed The West End or Downtown.. any part of town or city.. these kinds of phrases form today's very very vague theme.. all will become clear (er) at 3pm... Expect tunes from Tindersticks, The Pet Shop Boys and maybe even Petula Clark!!!

Posted at 14:12, 25th January 2009

it ain't the original chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 11.01.09

This week.. covers. Back with a selection of re-dos, re makes and re models. 3pm.

Posted at 21:06, 12th January 2009

it ain't jinglin' chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 21.12.08

A Christmas song free zone this week - just top tunes from the past year, be they new, old or just something that brings back a memory.. 3pm...

Posted at 11:43, 21st December 2008

it's behind you chief!

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 14.12.08

This week's loose-fitting theme is that bizarre British seasonal institution - The Pantomime - which allows me to shoehorn in some tracks by Good Fairy Nancy Sinatra, Dame David Bowie and the ever charming Prince among a cast of many others (but not the Krankies.. not after "The Beanstalk Inccident".... You can tune in at 3pm. Oh No You Can't! Oh Yes You Can!

Posted at 09:50, 14th December 2008

it ain't drinkin' chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 07.12.08

This week's show will have a booze related theme with songs about drinks and drinking. Hic. Join me stone cold sober Sunday at 3pm.

Posted at 20:10, 6th December 2008

it ain't roaring chief...

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 30.11.08

This week's extremely loose theme is ANIMALS.. be they in the names of the tracks, the bands or both... Lions and Tigers and Bears... OH MY! Woof, Growl or Grunt with us at 3pm...

Posted at 12:34, 30th November 2008

it ain't workin' captain...

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 23.11.08

We get nautical this week with songs of the sea, the beach, the ocean and boats... so get your trunks on, find your waders and join us at 3pm Sunday...

Posted at 19:18, 22nd November 2008

no está funcionando, jefe

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 16.11.08

This week's show will be a Languages Other Than English special - with a selection of tunes from around the world with no singing in English... tune in Sunday at 3pm.. If you speak a language other than English and fancy recording a short 'ident' jingle for me - just include the phrase "You're Listening To It Ain't Workin' Chief" and add your own message if you like, keep it short and CLEAN! email MP3s to itaintworkinchief@googlemail.com Thanks.

Thanks to Mela, Karolina, Mimmi, Gabi, Geogia and everyone else who helped make this a great show... Keep listening!

Posted at 11:09, 17th November 2008

it isnae workin' chief, no?

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 09.11.08

A Glasgow special today with Orange Juice, Delgados, Mogwai, Arab Strap and more local faves...tune in at 3pm

Listen again starts at 08.30mins approx...

Posted at 19:38, 9th November 2008

nov 2nd show now available to listen again

my prerecorded show is now up.. back to normal this coming Sunday!

Posted at 11:45, 5th November 2008

it ain't workin' chief gets the blues

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 26.10.08

Woke up this mornin' and decided that this week's show will be a blues special with all things blues related - from Robert Johnson to The Black Keys and many points inbetween. Tune in Sunday at 3pm...

Posted at 12:39, 24th October 2008

shaping up the show

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 19.10.08

This week: competition results, PJ Harvey gets the double dose treatment and a few surprises from the musical grab bag that is my record collection... TUNE IN!

Posted at 15:47, 18th October 2008

movie clips competition

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 12.10.08

Tune in at 3pm for a chance to win a Big Lebowski soundtrack CD in the movie dialogue quiz...

Posted at 09:52, 12th October 2008

action!

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 12.10.08

This week's show will be an all soundtrack special, with music from my favourite films. The Double Dose is Jeff Buckley and Shudder To Think, and Andrew from Ubik will bring along a couple of tunes to chat about. Join Us!

Posted at 15:51, 10th October 2008

workin' it chief...

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 05.10.08

Flying solo today with a selection of tunes from bands playing in Glasgow this week, plus a double helping of Morrissey & Siouxie. Hit the subcity forum or email during the show and let me know you're out there...

Posted at 10:38, 5th October 2008

ain't it workin' yet chief?

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 28.09.08

Show 2 this afternoon - gig of the week is Ronnie Spector and the two for the price of one is Low and Dirty Three.. Shirley will be helping out and choosing a couple of tunes too...

Posted at 10:15, 28th September 2008

it ain't workin' chief goes live at 3pm

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 21.09.08

Join me for some new stuff, some old stuf, some stuff you've heard and some haven't and some banter inbetween. This week's gig recomendation is The Pictish Trail and the Double Dose Duet is Calexico & Iron and Wine (If I can figure out how to scramble the cussing)...

Posted at 10:48, 21st September 2008