Jay: “Planting Tomatoes” by Lucy Dacus
Jay’s Pick of the Week is “Planting Tomatoes” by Lucy Dacus this week! A Record Store Day exclusive, Lightning 100 got a sneak peek of Lucy’s new single that will be out April 24th! This is her first song since her 2025 album, Forever A Feeling. With heart-wrenching lyrics, “Planting Tomatoes” is about how life changes without warning, and how to try to stay present in it all. Lucy’s alto voice serenades the listener as she persuades them to be grateful for all they have. Be on the lookout, because this song comes out today, April 24th!
Find Jay’s DJ Pick of the Week, “Planting Tomatoes” by Lucy Dacus, at the link below!
Dan: “Any Old Fool” by Thee Sacred Souls
This week, Dan chose “Any Old Fool” by Thee Sacred Souls for his DJ Pick of the Week! The band started in 2019 and had a breakout album in 2022 that catapulted them into the spotlight. “Any Old Fool,” released on April 10th, was a previously unreleased track from their darker and more mature 2024 album, Got A Story To Tell. With a bangin’ bassline and funky guitar, “Any Old Fool” is a proclamation of love. The song has the perfect amount of vocal swagger to draw the listener in and keep them there. “Any Old Fool” is out now, so listen anywhere you consume music!
Listen to “Any Old Fool” by Thee Sacred Souls at the link below!
Stephanie: “Track and Field” by JJerome87
“Track and Field” by JJerome87 is Stephanie’s DJ Pick this week! JJerome87, also known as Joe Newman from alt-J, has been consistently releasing music since his first single, “Brush Me Like A Horse”. His new single, “Track and Field,” has an Americana and gospel sound blended into a nostalgic track. The lyrics echo the feeling many athletes have as they work to compete at the collegiate level, which is echoed in the music video Newman also released. All of his solo music was exclusively for download on his website, but it will now be out on all platforms on June 26th! Pre-save or preorder his debut album, The Canyon, now!
Give Stephanie’s DJ Pick of the Week a listen by clicking the link below!
Casey: “Crickets” by really regular
This week, “Crickets” by really regular is Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week. Based here in Nashville, really regular have been on the up-and-up, and even participated in our 2026 Music City Mayhem! Released April 17th, “Crickets” is the newest addition to their discography. The lyrics echo through the counter melody between the guitar and the bass, getting all up in your face as the song continues. The screaming vocals at the bridge draw the listener in and keep them there throughout the song. Find “Crickets” by really regular wherever you consume music!
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Rev. Keith: “Ride Lonesome” by Beck
Rev. Keith’s Pick of the Week is “Ride Lonesome” by Beck! The talented artist has been releasing music since the 90s, and has been constantly and consistently evolving through the times. The highly anticipated single was released on April 20th, and he has since announced tour dates! “Ride Lonesome” creates a cosmic country sound with baritone vocals and guitar swinging throughout. Beck gives those listening energy to push onward and forward, picking yourself up as you go. Beck will be performing at The Truth on October 31st! Tickets go on sale on April 24th, so keep an eye out!
Listen to “Ride Lonesome” by Beck by clicking the link!
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