I just received an email from Libsyn (who host the show files) today; apparently they’ve had a major issue with an incorrect DNS entry being propagated across the web which meant that the web was unable to correctly resolve the URL libsyn.com to the Libsyn IP address. In layman’s terms, the web couldn’t find it’s way to Libysn, even though it was there.

Here’s a direct quote from their email about the issue (the grammar and spelling mistakes are theirs, not mine) :

There’s a few layers of caching that occurs to make the Internet work, it seems.

• • 1) source name servers- this is the ones we control. We can make changes and they are done instantly cause we control them
  • 2) global/regional name servers- this is where our registrar pushes out the information we tell them. These we don’t control and update slower then our source
    
    
  • 3) local/ISP name servers- this is where your home computer gets its info from. They are run by the internet service providers (like Comcast or Verizon for example). These we don’t control either and update at their own rate.
  • 4) home computer- finally, your computer keeps its own cache so it doesn’t have to hit your ISP’s name servers everytime you hit a website you visit often. We definitely can’t control these. We suggest a reboot of your computer to possibly kick-start your computer’s dns cache.

So, if you ARE having issues getting shows – don’t fret too much. You will be able to get them just as soon as everything in the chain above is refreshed. My apologies for any inconvenience that this may be causing you.

Just to prove that “Sunshine On Leith” is NOT a myth, here’s the PUM ‘Reveal Yourself’ team (me and Marilyn) enjoying the weather on Wed 15th August !

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Well, the holidays are over and it’s back to the dreary grind of being a code-monkey once again. Groan. Still, there’s more great podsafe music to cheer me up and there’s your feedback to encourage me to keep recording. Oh, and the thought that there’s an “I Love Leith” t-shirt soon to be on display around LA… that tickles me pink !

“Take Out The Trash”
from “The Else”
by They Might Be Giants
(TMB Productions)
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Urban Circus – Bashoemagoo
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Pipe Choir – Fallen Out / What You See
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The soundbed was ‘Sunlit Harbour’ by Torchomatic
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Since I’m on holiday, Three From Leith will also be taking a summer break.

The show will be back again on Tuesday 21st August .

Right, now where did I put my bucket and spade … ?

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A contrast of styles this week; female electronica versus hirsute male rock (well, last time I saw them there were two members of the rock band with face-fur !). Why such a show of two halves ? No real reason other than the fact that I was in a particularly eclectic mindset when I sat down to record and the boys were already lined up because they’ve released a spiffingly good album. See what you think.

iamjen – My Other
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Leigh Myles – Urban Windows
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Slowjet – Fallen Out / What You See
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The soundbed was ‘Clear Air Turbulence’ by Nick and Gerald
Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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The legendary Mason memory struck again during the prep work for show 100, so this week’s show includes a belated request and an audio comment. Not only that, but the request kicked off a change to the proposed line up so this week there’s a lovely acoustic vibe in honour of Graham Holland and his own show.

Robin Tymm – My Way Home
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Hollow Horse – Life Is Fine, But It Could Be Wonderful
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Mr D – Pick It Up / New Day
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The soundbed was ‘So Long Solace’ by Nick and Gerald
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100 weeks of podcasting. 100 weeks of tracking down the best music from across the world. 100 weeks of recording and editing. 100 weeks of shownotes. 100 weeks of tipping off the bands that they’re on. 100 weeks of uploading the files to Libsyn. 100 weeks of watching audience figures rise and fall on Feedburner. 100 weeks of waffling. 100 weeks of the best fun I’ve ever had, the best music I’ve ever heard and the best audience of any podcast keeping me going and letting me know how much they enjoy and support the artists they’ve heard.

Thanks to each and every one of you for listening and staying with TFL. It makes every minute spent creating each show worthwhile. And the biggest thanks go to the artists – cheers all. Words cannot express what every note has meant to me.

Globus – Orchard Of Mines
See full Globus details on Show 91

Stavia – Lucky Day
See full Stavia details on Show 57

Contramano – Checking U
See full Contramano details on Show 19

Tally Hall – Bananaman
See full Tally Hall details on Show 59

Stop Starts – Metronome
See full Stop Starts details on Show 31

Seagull Strange – Love & Death
See full Seagull Strange details on Show 74

Dylan Donkin – Make A Choice
See full Dylan Donkin details on Show 51

Dropkick – Give It Back
See full Dropkick details on Show 87

Hungry Lucy – Her Song
See full Hungry Lucy details on Show 15

The soundbed is ‘Mists of Maratanza’ by Nick and Gerald.
Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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[insert deity of your choice here] bless IODA Promonet – a fantastic resource for podcasters and artists alike. I tend to browse their site every week to see what I can find at random, and I never fail to uncover a gem or three or four. This week I just had to play another three artists that I found via IODA, so please enjoy this natty and eclectic selection. Until next time, get your requests for a track on show 100 sent to me by 5pm UK time on Friday 20th July !

“Sziget (We Get Wrecked)”
from “Sziget (We Get Wrecked)”
by Hamfatter
Pink Hedgehog Records

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“You! Me! Dancing!”
from “Sticking Fingers Into Sockets”
by Los Campesinos!
Arts & Crafts

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“Wintertime In Hollywood / Everybody Hides Away”
from “Axiom”
by The Lovetones
Tee Pee Records

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The soundbed is ‘Haven Green’ by Nick and Gerald.
Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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Received opinion seems to be that you, dear listeners, are happy with minimal shownotes, and would prefer that I spent my time on the music and blethering. Well, I’m only happy to oblige ! Unfortunately the chat is almost no-existent this week as I was suffering from excruciatingly painful sciatica at the time of recording and sitting at the PC was extremely uncomfortable. Nevertheless, get your requests in quickly for bands you’d like to hear again on show 100.

“Hope The Light”>
from “Subterranean Kicks”
by The Furze
Three Sixty Records

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Movie55 – Oxygen
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“Wave Backwards To Massachusetts / Hallelujah The Hills”
from “Collective Psychosis Begone”
by Hallelujah the Hills
Misra

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The soundbed is ‘Introvert2’ by Chronos on the PMN.
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Does anyone actually read these shownotes ? I suspect that the majority get the podcast from the feed, listen to the show and then wait until next week for the next one. Hands up if you faithfully peruse them – or better still, leave me a comment saying “Aye !”. Writing them for the various forums, this site, iTunes, MySpace etc is eating up a large chunk of my time and I’m not sure if the detailed notes are adding any value; it may be time better spent on recording and finding new music. Anyhoo – on with the music ! This week there’s a pearl, an opal and a polar bear or two. Mystified ? Read on….

Howard Jones – Building Our Own Future
Ladies of a certain age will probably swoon at the thought of their teen heartthrob, Howard. A solo synth-pop pioneer, he formed part of the musical background to many a formative experience of many of our youthful years. He’s still going strong, still recording and touring – and on the strength of this track, he can still compose a damn fine and really catchy tune.
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Opal Sky – The Blue Of You
The new single from Edinburgh’s venue-filling, audience-whipper-uppers, Opal Sky. Visit their new website for details of where to get this track, where to get their September double-A-side single and details of their upcoming tour (including dates in Germany).
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Swedish Polar Bears – Norman Blake / Worship This
On my first listen to these Swedes on MySpace, I was convinced that Alastair “Dropkick” Taylor had formed another offshoot band and he was pretending to be Scandinavian. Nope ! This great band share similar influences (Teenage Fanclub in particular) to Dropkick and you’ll hear it in their sound. They even mention it in their lyrics, so listen closely !!
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The soundbed was ‘We Are Like Crystal’ by Aeryal

Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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