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Frank Turner – “Haven’t Been Doing So Well”: DJ Pick Of...

This week, Keith has chosen "Haven't Been Doing So Well" by Frank Turner as his DJ Pick! "Haven't Been Doing So Well" is the...
Better Than Ezra Contact High

Better Than Ezra “Contact High” – Dan’s DJ Pick of the...

Dan’s DJ pick of the week is “Contact High” by Better Than Ezra. Released as a single on November 3rd, it is part of the...

Grace Potter – I’d Rather Go Blind (Etta James Cover)

Lani here with my DJ pick of the week from Grace Potter. Potter has been quiet for a while now, but the vocal powerhouse has returned...

Geese – “Low Era”: DJ Pick of the Week

Geese never intended for this to be long-term, but after the release of their debut album, the band has an exciting future ahead of...

Ben Rector – “Range Rover”: DJ Pick of the Week

Ben Rector's "Range Rover" is the new summer anthem that we can't get enough of! First picking up the guitar in high school, he...

Hazel English – Control

Hi! Ana Lee here with my DJ pick today! Thanks to Adam Culver, I have been obsessed with Day Wave all year long so...

Drew Elliott – “CANYOUFEELIT”: DJ Pick of the Week

Nashville-based artist Drew Elliott prepares for the release of his debut album with single "CANYOUFEELIT." After touring and collaborating with other artists, Elliott has...
Say She She Astral Plane

Say She She “Astral Plane” – Dan’s DJ Pick of the...

Dan's DJ pick of the week is "Astral Plane" from Say She She! The track is featured on their sophomore album Silver, which just...

Hiss Golden Messenger – Domino (Time Will Tell)

Ana Lee here with my Lightning 100 DJ pick today! Hiss Golden Messenger's new album Hallelujah Anyhow drops in two weeks via Merge Records, and I really like this new...

Jonathan Jackson + Enation interview on 100.1 FM

Jonathan Jackson + Enation joins Casey in the ONErpm studio as they discuss their new album Anthems for the Apocalypse, recorded right here in...

Best of Countdown 2021 (200 – 101)

The Lightning 100 staff had a great time putting the best of countdown together this year. It reminded us of why we love...

Lilly Hiatt performing “Trinity Lane” and “Records” [video]

Lilly Hiatt visited the ONErpm studio and performed the title track to her newest LP, Trinity Lane and her single “Records." Trinity Lane was...
Neil Young Press Photo

Neil Young – Try: DJ Pick of the Week

Casey's DJ Pick of the Week! Lightning Casey kicks back this week with Neil Young’s “Try,” a track from his May 2020 album release “Homegrown.”...

Caitlyn Smith – Starfire

Lani Ford here, and Friday is my day! I have brand new music from local singer songwriter Caitlyn Smith for my DJ pick today. Check out "Starfire"...

Space Capone performing “Turn Around” and “Friday (Pay Day)”

Aaron Robert Winters, better known as Space Capone, has been evolving his funk/soul/rock sound in Nashville for the past 15 years. Winters, an "OG"...
Adrianne Lenker "Sadness As A Gift" - Steph's DJ Pick of the Week

Adrianne Lenker “Sadness As A Gift” – Steph’s DJ Pick of...

Steph’s DJ Pick of the Week is “Sadness As A Gift” from Big Thief's own Adrianne Lenker! The single released alongside the announcement of her...

King Tuff – Psycho Star

Lt Dan Buckley here making King Tuff my dj pick for this week. Any Alfred Hitchcock fans recognize the inspiration he mentions for this music video? Catch King Tuff...

Cones – Later

‪Good morning all, Adam here with my DJ pick of the week! I can’t stop spinning this song by Cones in my personal headphones, and I...

James Ethan Clark – Calera

Jayson checking in with my DJ pick of the week from James Ethan Clark. Clark is breaking down the barriers of traditional Americana music with influences of...

The Medium performs “Good Ol’ Days” and “The Groove” [audio]

Lightning 100's Casey interviewed The Medium on-air before their performance later this evening at Thunderground! They performed two of their songs, "The Groove" and...