Please. Send me some spring/summer weather. It’s May and it’s as though winter has never ended. Thank you. In the meantime, beat the cold with some very hot music.

Bruise – Jennifer

The Fiery Piano – More Like A Tiger, Less Like A Dove

GUMS! – The Willow Cafe / Function Suite

The soundbed was ‘Landform’ by Solar Fields
Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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Easter’s been & gone, I’m another year older, but the great music just keeps coming in to the Three From Leith inbox. Here’s hoping that this’ll be followed by some warmer weather that’ll just keep on coming too. In the meantime, as we pray to the weather gods we can all enjoy some English, Greek and Swedish artists & hope they help the message get through!

Centre Excuse – Control

Personal – Perfect Empty Clone

Dandan – Swimmers / Men of Drugs & Oscar Wilde

The soundbed was ‘Still Breathing’ by Zero Project
Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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One of those recording days when everything just goes right out of my head – it’s a rambling TFL with a little more music than chat this week. The music all originates outside of the UK, although you’ll be hard-pressed to work out exactly where. See if you can though – it all adds to the fun.

Ms Henrik – Doing It For The Man

Anglia – Nothing I Can Do

Frida Selander – Forever On Your Team

Ummagma – BFD / Lama

The soundbed was ‘Memory’ by Gianni Bredice
Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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I’m a few pounds lighter and there are a few old names making a reappearance on the podcast. Lots of alt indie folk vibes abound this week, but thankfully there’s not a woolly Fisherman’s jumper in sight (and no-one’s sticking a finger in one ear and starting every song with a drawn-out “Oooooooooohhhhhhh….”). TFL – a lean, mean and modern scene!

The Ramisko Maki Maki Rocking Horse – Danger Danger

Ardentjohn – In The Morning

Bruise – Northern Line

The Ramisko Maki Maki Rocking Horse – Seas Air Do Chorra-Bhiod

The soundbed was ‘In The Beginning’ by Gianni Bredice
Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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After 8 years of podcasting as a member of AMP, I’ve decided to call time on my membership of the Association. It’s been fun, but it doesn’t feel relevant to me any more so it’s time to go it alone as a privateer podcaster! Fear not though – I don’t think you’ll notice any difference. The music will be just as amazing, and the blethering as bad as ever…

Daystar – Paralysing

GUMS! – New Year

Alaska Campus – Mon Reve / You, Me and The Sun

The soundbed was ‘Holy Cowboys (Remix)’ by All India Radio
Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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Happy New Year! Time to get back to it after a break, just as the snow arrives just a little too late for a White Christmas…

Critical Cirkus – Deceiver

Rendezvous – C Sharp

Nine Times Blue – Falling Slowly / New Beginnings

The soundbed was ‘End Of The World’ by Rendezvous
Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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In the last two years, seasonal music has been vanishing. This year there’s almost nothing – I’ve been sent ONE link to an album of Christmas tunes that I’ve already been using for the last couple of years. Podsafe music repositories have around 20 new Christmas tunes, mostly from the same artist and not of the type that I’d want to play.

It really saddens me to say that for the first time since the podcast began, there’s not enough material for a Christmas show and therefore I won’t be recording one. I’m totally gutted – it was always a time for a giggle & for some daft holiday tracks.

I’m REALLY sorry. See you in the New Year.

Well, by the time you listen to this it’ll be 8 more working days until I’m off work on holiday until 2013 – as the title says, I’m counting down the days. It’ll also be my 3rd last day working for my current employer, exactly 20 years and 6 months since I started. How time flies! There were no such things as iPods or podcasts back then, but there was – and still is – an abundance of fine, independent music. Enjoy, then, another fine selection of the best there is.

Nine Lies – Tragedy

Russian Gun Dogs – Dresden

Argonauts – Monet / Touch Electric

The soundbed was ‘Hotel Madras (Inevitable Remix)’ by All India Radio
Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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Time to slow the pace down a little, and mellow down as the show goes on. Of course, this would be spoiled by my blethering, so this week is a special laid-back mixtape. Enjoy!

Bus Stop Dreams – No Summer Without You
Previously featured on TFL as one half of Strangers in Wonderland, this track comes from Lasse Thomasson’s new project with Par Beglund, Bus Stop Dreams. Their debut album, ‘Don’t Forget To Breathe’ was release on 6th Nov 2012.

These Curious Thoughts – Arctic Heart Attack
Split across two continents, song writing duo Sean Dunlop and Jamie Radford have released a new 5-track EP, ‘What Is It, And How Did It Get In There?’ under their longstanding group-name These Curious Thoughts.

The OK Club – Out Goes Love
Nick Adams, Jonnie Bell and Matt Lloyd from the small villages of Writtle and Roxwell in the UK formed The OK Club in early 2011. This track is from their new up-coming three-track EP.

The Deadly Winters – Burke & Hare
The Deadly Winters are leading us into the colder season with a brand new EP, ‘Raise the Coin’, featuring four lovingly crafted, historical-based folk-rock songs that focus on the theme of people’s inherent lust for money and the lengths to which they will go to gain it.

Arran Arctic – Headphones / Roll
Local srtict Arran’s new album ‘Like Lovers’ is officially released on 18/11/12 and will be available to download (for £2) and buy on CD (for £5) at the following url: www.arranarctic.com/buy/likelovers The release will also be accompanied by another free single, ‘Window’, which will be available from the main www.arranarctic.com page.

Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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Time for a more eclectic selection this week, with a little Burton-esque nod to Halloween thrown in for good measure. And miracle of miracles, Jasna has admitted that she likes this week’s selection! You can’t get a better endorsement than that, can you?

Franco & The Dreadnought – Platt Fields

Rise – Pop Tart

Matthew Ebel – Carnival Of Kings

Rural Ghosts – Eyes (Manchester Version) / Sciatica

The soundbed was ‘After All And After Then’ by Pat Clemence
Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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It’s time for a week off work. It’s intended to be relaxing, but somehow it’s looking like it could eand up being rather busy! So much to do round the flat whilst I have the chance. However, at least I can work to the accompaniment of some great independent music. Every cloud, eh?

Hey Geronimo – Carbon Affair

The Griswolds – Heart Of A Lion

Leika – Drops / Love Love Love

The soundbed was ‘Future’s Brighter’ by Hungry Lucy
Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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To whoever it was, thank you! – it’s nice to know that the work I do is appreciated and makes it all worthwhile.

If anyone would like to vote for me, please us the link below. Thanks

New music. New shocks. New job. Eclectic choices. It can only be a rather out-of-the-ordinary few weeks in the life of your favourite podcaster!

The Sweet Serenades – Can’t Get Enough

Mr Bennett – Alcatraz

Daystar – Mrs Joe / Sleeper

The soundbed was ‘Eyes (Manchester version)’ by Rural Ghosts
Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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With the nights starting to draw in, but the mugginess not retreating, thoughts turn to the festive season and beyond. I’m already talking about booking a holiday to Slovenia again next year… Until then, there’s a grand selection of some of the best independent music that’s out there – even if it has taken me a loooong time to play some of it!

Burning Shapes – Someone Else’s Word

The Griswolds – Mississippi

Rose Red – Divine / Outside

Burning Shapes – Bad Karma

The soundbed was ‘Waukaringa (Unreleased Version)’ by All India Radio
Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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First full show since before I went on holiday – my apologies for the delay! I forgot about the Festival being on and the fact that I had booked into a Friday show, and also how tired I’d be at the end of the working week after not having been at work for a while! Hopefully the music will make up for the gap

Amethyst – When Will You Be Around?

Theo Berndt – It’s Complicated

Eric Unseen – Missing / Hello Hello

The soundbed was ‘September (Radio Edit)’ by Trace
Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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A wee short show – just to let you know I am still breathing and will be back next week. Fully intended to do a full show this week but was just utterly shattered on Friday & couldn’t manage one.

Burning Shapes – Bad Karma

Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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A special show this week to celebrate the release of the new Dropkick album, Paper Trails. I had hoped to bring you the tracks pre-release, but life conspired to get in the way (as always!). So kick back & enjoy a fantastic selection from Scotland’s finest alt-country-power-popsters and all-round top blokes.

Dropkick – Paper Trails / Words Best Left / Annabelle / Until I Fall Away / Another Day / In Your Past

See the band performing many of the songs on their YouTube channel.

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Slightly different feel to the show this week, not to mention a host that was utterly shattered! A mix of music & styles from 3 continents, not to mention an ‘auld alliance’ between a Glaswegian and a Frenchman. C’est magnifique!

Heavy Young Heathens – Figueroa Street

Louise Quinn ft. Kid Loco – Oh Jackie!

The Perennials – Miss Marionette / Jonah

The soundbed was ‘Still Breathing’ by Zero Project
Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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So, who stole summer away again? From the glorious sunshine to the utterly dreich conditions, who knows where the sunshine went? It’s got to the point that I’m beginning to think we’ve skipped a few months and bypassed summer altogether. Good job I’ve been away and booked myself two weeks in the Julian Alps at the end of July. Let jubilations begin…

These Reigning Days – Living It Up

Paris – I Say It

The Everglades – My Crime / Highway Tolls

The soundbed was ‘Tuleni’ by Tomas Dvorak
Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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There’s some astonishingly good music coming out of Edinburgh these days. Many of the bands making it are recording at Tape Studios in Leith, making the podcast connection even closer! So who better than TFL to bring them to you?

The Capitals – All These Years

Underclass – Pillz

Letters – Older Motion Pictures / Tauran

The soundbed was ‘The Murf (album version)’ by Rendezvous
Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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Inspired by an iPod playlist, and realising that many TFL listeners might not have heard these great tracks first time round, I decided to forego the playlist for this week and bring you some classic tracks from podcasts past.

46Bliss – Joan of Arc

Au4 – Hit & Miss

Eddyfink – Immuno

Ejectorseat – Not My Girl

Ardent John – Legoland Towns

Dropkick – Chastity Pyjamas

Dead Beat Club – Everything Turns To You

Don Lennon – What SNL Stands For

The soundbed was ‘Nomad’ by Satya
Three From Leith theme-tune by Alex Aitken

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I’m back, with only one properly-working knee out of two but an enthusiasm for more great new music! You can be too old for running, but never too old for discovering amazing new artists.

Plum – The Seed / The Truth & The Knife

Blind Divine – Spinning Into You

Trip To Dover – Better or Bitter

The soundbed was ‘Hours’ by Tycho
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*Update* I’ve broken my promise Sorry! Not managed to get round to recording a new show yet.