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In 2016 the Belcourt Theater finally reopened after going through major renovations and the band Coast Modern played Lightning’s Nashville Sunday Night. 

 

In the year 2016, Drake’s album Views sold over 4 million copies, well that same year Local Natives, Shovels and Rope, and Oh Wonder were among some of the artists that came to perform live in studio.

Thunderground featuring The Gills, Sun Seeker, Lasso Spells and Moseley [photos]

Lightning 100 spotlighted some of our favorite up-and-coming local talent at one of the best venues in Nashville! Check out photos from The Gills, Lasso...

Aaron Lee Tasjan – Little Movies

Ana Lee here! My DJ pick of the week is Aaron Lee Tasjan - Little Movies. This single is a new release and it's quickly...

Elizabeth Cook – Dyin’

It's Friday! Lani here with my ‪#‎L100DJPick‬ of the week from one of my favorite artists, Elizabeth Cook. Comment below and let us know what...

Sarah Jarosz – House of Mercy

Happy Friday! Lani's DJ Pick is Sarah Jarosz: "House of Mercy." We'd love to know what you think of it! ‪#‎L100DJPICKS‬ %CODE1% Classic country picker and Austin, Texas...

Shovels and Rope – I Know

Lani Ford here! My ‪DJ Pick this week is Shovels and Rope - "I know." Listen here and let us know what you think. #L100DJPicks %CODE1% Cary...

Damien Jurado – Exit 353

Providing the ideal entry point for neophytes and an intoxicating aural high for the faithful, Damien Jurado’s new opus extends the hot streak ignited by 2012s Maraqopa and...

Republican Hair – Jody

This week, Lightning 100 welcomes East Nashville songwriter/mystery man/project Republican Hair as our local artist of the week. Republican Hair conjures the flamboyant musicality of The Cars, Devo,...

Jill Andrews Performs “Sweet Troubled Man” [audio]

Jill Andrews plays “Sweet Troubled Man” and chats with Dan Buckley today, September 16, 2016, right here in the ONErpm studio. A Nashville native,...

Nick Waterhouse – Katchi

Time for Jayson's DJ pick of the week - "Katchi" by Nick Waterhouse with Leon Bridges. Let us know what you think using #L100DJpicks...

Mass Gothic performs Every Night You’ve Got To Save Me [audio]

Noel Heroux and Jessica Zambri from Mass Gothic stop by the studio after a long week at SXSW.  The band chats with Adam about...

Wilder Embry performs Always You and Lucky [audio]

Wilder Embry has been settled in Nashville for six years, and has since had two kids and an open-heart surgery. His acoustic sound has...

ELEL – When She Walks

Good morning friends, it's Adam here! Stoked to present the new jam "When She Walks" by ELEL.  Check out their LP Geode on October 21st,...

The Steel Woods performs Let the Rain Fall Down [video]

Jason Rowdy Cope and Wes Bayliss of The Steel Woods stop by the ONErpm studio to promote a benefit show for Second Harvest Food Bank.  The...

Heathen Sons Live in the One RPM Studio

Adam Culver interviews local band Heathan Sons in the One RPM studio! Adam takes his rapid fire wit to get to know the band a little...

Local Natives Perform Dark Days and Fountain of Youth [Video]

Local Natives stopped by the ONErpm studio to perform live on Lightning 100 before their performance at the Ryman Auditorium on October 14, 2016. Taylor...

Foy Vance – Upbeat Feelgood

Lt. Dan Here with my DJ pick of the week, Foy Vance with Upbeat Feelgood. After listening to this one you'll want to see...

Maybird performs Turning Into Water and Maybird [video]

Ana Lee first introduced Maybird to our airwaves as her DJ Pick in April....and we've been a fan ever since!  Maybird performs an acoustic version of...

Erin Rae – Soon Enough

Growing up in Jackson, Tennessee, Erin Rae got an early introduction to folk music at home. Her mom and dad were both part-time musicians,...

How I Became the Bomb – Break Hearts [video premier]

%CODE1% Local artist How I Became the Bomb debuts a new music video for "Break Hearts" directed by David Shamban.  This is the follow up...

Caveman – Never Going Back

Lt Dan Buckley here with my American Music Water DJ pick for this week. It's a new track I think you'll like from Caveman....