Hadley Kennary – Orbit: DJ Pick of the Week

Nashville transplant Hadley Kennary makes expansive, dance-party-in-your-bedroom pop. As one of our Local Artist of the Week alumni, she’s a Lightning 100 favorite. The...

Real Estate – Half a Human: DJ Pick of the Week

Live On the Green alums Real Estate are back already with a follow-up to 2020s The Main Thing. Their latest six-track Half a Human...

Molly Burch ft. Wild Nothing — Emotion: DJ Pick of the...

Today’s DJ Pick of the Week goes to Molly Burch for her newest single, “Emotion”. This is the first track Burch has released since...

Hands On Nashville Strobel Awards Announced

On Thursday, July 1st, Hands On Nashville announced the recipients of the 2021 Mary Catherine Strobel Awards. The annual awards honor individuals in the...

Noah Kahan – Part of Me: DJ Pick of the Week

A song about loss and acceptance, "Part of Me", by Noah Kahan, is a nostalgic ode to post-break-up feelings. The track is off of...

José González – Visions: DJ Pick of the Week

Six years since his last album, José González gives us “Visions.” The new single comes with the announcement of a record, Local Valley, out...

Cold War Kids – “What You Say”: DJ Pick of the...

"What You Say," a new single from Cold War Kids, is unapologetically itself and has us all wanting more. The track is off their...

Kinn – “Running Away to Get Closer”: DJ Pick of the...

Nashville singer-songwriter Kinn’s “Running Away to Get Closer” opens her latest album Anything, Love as an ethereal hit single. As Melissa’s DJ Pick of...

Radio Lightning – with Special Guest Chris Cobb (4/24/21)

Jayson celebrates Exit/In's 50th anniversary with a 2-part special edition of Radio Lightning. Tune in as he's joined by Exit/In's own Chris Cobb. This...

LUTHI – “Painkiller”: DJ Pick of the Week

Melissa’s DJ Pick of the Week comes from the eclectic band LUTHI with their latest single “Painkiller”. We’re keeping it local at the station...

the615 – 4/12/21

This week on the615 Casey is joined by Fancy Hagood in the second hour. You'll also hear tracks from Parker Millsap, Them Vibes, Doc...

Joan Armatrading – “Already There”: DJ Pick of the Week

DJ Rev's pick of the week "Already There" by Joan Armatrading is the first released song off her newest album. Armatrading has delivered timeless...

the615 – 5/31/21

This week on the615 Casey sits down with Leah Blevins and introduces her as our new Local Artist of the Week. You'll also hear...

Josie Lockhart – “If There’s A Heaven”: ONErpm Hitmaker Alert

Debuting as one of three frontmen in a synth-pop band, Aaron Miller's career with Sphynx was just the beginning. After touring with big names...

Brews Summer Style 2021: Ep. 3- Sierra Nevada Fantastic Haze IPA

Sierra Nevada Fantastic Haze IPA Today, Jayson and Matt delve into the land of IPAs with the Sierra Nevada Fantastic Haze IPA. Based out of Chico, California, Sierra...

Hamilton Leithauser & Kevin Morby – “Virginia Beach”: DJ Pick of...

Hamilton Leithauser and Kevin Morby prepare fans for their upcoming tour together with their latest and collaborative single, “Virginia Beach". The artists bring their...

Alex Rahal – “Sometimes”: DJ Pick of the Week

Jayson’s DJ Pick of the Week is the exclusive single “Sometimes” from East Nashville local Alex Rahal. “Sometimes” comes off Rahal’s debut solo album...

Brews Summer Style 2021: Ep. 5 – Blind Pirate Blood Orange...

After hearing about Blind Pirate Blood Orange, we can't wait to fill our coolers with this sweet cargo! Monday Night Brewing's draft is a...

The Wild Feathers — “Ain’t Looking”: DJ Pick of the Week

After three years, local country-rockers The Wild Feathers returned with a gritty, infectious anti-lovesong in “Ain’t Looking.” With images of road-trips in “rusted out...
Lightning 100's 2021 Top 200 Countdown

Best of Countdown 2021 (100 – 1)

The Lightning 100 staff had a great time putting together our Top 200 countdown this year. It reminded us of why we love what...