2020 Archives – Lightning 100

The Secret Sisters Perform Live in-studio

Friday’s are usually big days for musicians but had a particularly busy day last Friday. Between an album release, an in-store performance at...

Surrender – Will Butler: DJ Pick of the Week

Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week Will Butler from Arcade Fire made his solo debut in 2015 with his first album Policy. With the release...

El Capitan – Colony House: DJ Pick of the Week

Colony House began making music together back in 2009 while all members were still in high school. The Franklin, Tennessee-natives changed their band's name...

Lera Lynn: Local Artist of the Week

This week’s local artist spotlight goes to Lera Lynn! Last week Lynn released her latest work, On My Own. It is a personal ten...

Music Business Radio: Tyson Leslie

This week on Music Business Radio we welcome musician Tyson Leslie who has played with acts like Vixen, Giant, Dave Ellison from Megadeth and...

the615 – 10/5/20

This week on the615 Casey introduces Amanda Shires as Local Artist of the Week. You'll also hear tracks from Puffhost, Down Boy, JD McPherson...

Dan’s favorite Albums of 2020

2020 was a year to remember, and a year to forget! While each passing month felt like days and weeks and months and years,...

Lightning Bugs: Love

Hootie Hoo! This week on Lightning Bugs, Mr.Jack asked our listeners, ”What do you love?” and as always, we had a lot of loving...

Molly Tuttle: Local Artist of the Week

It takes a special type of artist to capture the attention of the Lightning 100 team with an album of covers, and spoiler, Molly...

Brews, Homestyle: Episode 4

Cigar City Fancy Papers Hazy IPA In episode four of Brews, Homestyle Edition, Jayson & Matt taste Cigar City Brewery’s newest release of Fancy Papers,...

Brews, Homestyle: Episode 5

Hi Wire Chocolate Macaroon 10W-40 Today, Matt & Jayson take their taste buds to Asheville, North Carolina’s Hi-Wire Brewing. They are enjoying one of Hi-Wire’s...

The Criticals perform “Kansas City” and “Kate Moss” live in studio

Between releasing their debut EP and playing a headlining gig at the Analog at the Hutton Hotel, local rock band The Criticals had a...

Holiday Hops 2020 Episode 1: Rothaus Pils

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Time to kick off our Holiday Hops series, of course! Matt unveiled that he has a special...

the615 – 2/17/20

This week on the615 Hammel and Casey introduce Local Artist of the Week, Mike Maimone. You'll also hear tracks from Jon Worthy, Mark Fredson,...

Must Stop: ONR ft. Sarah Barthel- DJ Pick of the Week

Jayson’s DJ Pick of the Week! Today’s pick comes from Scottish singer-songwriter, ONR. ONR, or "honor" if you are reading aloud, is still fairly new...