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Tune in to 100.1 FM and lightning100.com all week to hear “Worst Case Scenario” by Katie Pruitt, our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week!

Katie Pruitt “Worst Case Scenario”

Lightning 100 announces Katie Pruitt as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week! Their newest single “Worst Case Scenario” finds a way to make honesty and vulnerability incredibly catchy.  Pruitt has been taking center stage since they were a kid, often performing in local plays or numerous open mic...
The Foxies "Talk To Me That Way" - Jayson's DJ Pick of the Week

The Foxies “Talk To Me That Way” – Jayson’s DJ Pick...

The Foxies “Talk To Me That Way” - Jayson’s DJ Pick of the Week  Jayson’s DJ Pick this week is “Talk To Me That Way” by The Foxies!  The newest single from The Foxies is here! “Talk To Me That Way” follows their previously released single “Call Me Later.” These two...

Teddy At Night “I Want To Be Your Sound” – Casey’s...

Dan’s DJ Pick of the Week is “I Want To Be Your Sound” by Teddy At Night! Teddy Boldt fronts the Nashville-based indie rock band Teddy At Night. Boldt spent the past 10 years drumming for over 20 other bands while building his solo project. Boldt's new album Good In The End will...

the615 – 3/18/24

This week on the615, Casey introduces The Atomic Age as our new Local Artist of the Week! He also plays tracks from Teddy at Night, Genevieve Heyward, Sierra Ferrell and many more. Tune in every Monday and Saturday from 6pm to 8pm for the615! Special thanks to our sponsors Daddy’s Dogs and SEA Institute! https://www.mixcloud.com/Lightning100/the615-nashvilles-independent-radio-show-031824/ Teddy At...

the615 – 03/11/24

This week on the615, Casey introduces Birdtalker as our new Local Artist of the Week! He also plays tracks from Autumn Nicholas, Abigayle Kompst, Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins and many more. Tune in every Monday and Saturday from 6pm to 8pm for the615! Special thanks to our sponsors Daddy’s Dogs and SEA Institute! https://www.mixcloud.com/Lightning100/the615-nashvilles-independent-radio-show-031124/ Autumn...
Tune in to 100.1 FM and lightning100.com all week to hear “Dogs & Rocks” by Birdtalker, our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week!

Birdtalker “Dogs & Rocks” – Local Artist of the Week

Lightning 100 announces Birdtalker as this week's Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week! The band’s recent single “Dogs & Rocks” is a unique track full of intriguing and endearing indie themes. The Nashville-based band feels music in a deep way that translates very transparently in their discography. The married...
Baseball Bat “Let Down” - Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week 

Baseball Bat “Let Down” – Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week 

Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week is “Let Down” by Baseball Bat!  This is the debut track from Baseball Bat! “Let Down” is a strong opening to the newest era of their music. These four friends have been ‘making memories’ since 2012. This track stands as their first official release-...

the615 – 03/04/24

This week on the615, Casey introduces Maren Morris as our new Local Artist of the Week! He also plays tracks from Phillip-Michael Scales, Gabrielle Grace, Vera Bloom and many more. Tune in every Monday and Saturday from 6pm to 8pm for the615! Special thanks to our sponsors Daddy’s Dogs and SEA Institute! https://www.mixcloud.com/Lightning100/the615-nashvilles-independent-radio-show-030424/ Baseball Bat "It's A...
Tune in to 100.1 FM and lightning100.com all week to hear “Dancing with Myself" by Maren Morris, our Local Artist of the Week!

Maren Morris “Dancing with Myself” – Local Artist of the Week

Lightning 100 announces Maren Morris as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week! Her cover of “Dancing With Myself” is a stunning, modern rendition of the Billy Idol classic. While originally from Texas, Morris has been calling Nashville home for more than a decade. She shows her love for...

Kings of Leon “Mustang” – Rev’s DJ Pick of the Week

Rev’s DJ Pick of the Week is “Mustang” by Kings of Leon! This is the first single off the band’s newest album Can We Please Have Fun, set to release May 10.  Kings of Leon is a quintessential Nashville rock band. The band recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its debut album Youth & Young Manhood....
Phillip-Michael Scales "Light Up The Sky"

Phillip-Michael Scales “Light Up The Sky” – Casey’s DJ Pick of...

Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week is “Light Up The Sky” by Phillip-Michael Scales! From a young age, Nashville-based artist Phillip-Michael Scales immersed himself in the music scene. He grew up around the influence of his aunt’s close friend B.B. King, who he affectionately called “Uncle B.” Scales entered...

the615 – 02/26/24

This week on the615, Casey introduces Creature Comfort as our new Local Artist of the Week! He also plays tracks from Phillip-Michael Scales, The Foxies, Genevieve Hayward and many more. Tune in every Monday and Saturday from 6pm to 8pm for the615! Special thanks to our sponsors Daddy’s Dogs and SEA Institute! https://www.mixcloud.com/Lightning100/the615-saturday-nashvilles-independent-radio-show-02262024/ Phillip-Michael Scales "Light Up...
Tune in to 100.1 FM or lightning100.com all day to hear “Dance in the Desert” by Daniel Donato, Dan’s DJ Pick of the Week!

Daniel Donato “Dance in the Desert” – Dan’s DJ Pick of...

Dan’s DJ pick of the week is Daniel Donato’s “Dance in the Desert.” Shaking up the scene with his “Cosmic Country” sound, Tennessee-born Donato is unafraid of breaking boundaries with his music. Growing up around Nashville, Donato was exposed to some of the finest country music there is to offer....
Tune in to 100.1 FM and lightning100.com all week to hear “If Not For You” by Creature Comfort, our Local Artist of the Week!

Creature Comfort “If Not For You” – Local Artist of the...

Lightning 100 announces Creature Comfort as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week! Although the track was released on Valentine’s Day of this year, this cover of George Harrison’s “If Not For You” is a beautiful serenade for all year round. George Harrison’s rendition of the track has a...
Lindsey Lomis "Long Way Home" - Jayson's DJ Pick of the Week

Lindsey Lomis “Long Way Down” – Jayson’s DJ Pick of the...

Jayson’s DJ Pick of the Week is the newest track from Lindsey Lomis, “Long Way Down!”  The young Nashville local is the newest force in the pop scene. The 21-year-old has been able to blend the newest trends in music with her relatable lyrics to make a sound that's uniquely...