Jayson’s Top Albums of 2020
Thanks for joining me each week for Lightning in the Mornings. Check out some of my favorite albums from 2020 in no particular...
Pokey LaFarge “Sister Andre” – Jayson’s DJ Pick of the Week
Jayson's DJ pick of the week is Pokey LaFarge's latest single, "Sister Andre." This song serves as a vibrant preview of his upcoming album,...
DJ Picks of the Week 9/22 – 9/26
Monday- Jayson’s DJ Pick: The Beths- 'Straight Line Was a Lie'
Jayson’s pick this week comes off of Beth's 2025 album, titled “Straight Line Was...
Radio Lightning – with Special Guest Dave Paulson (5/8/21)
On this week's special edition of Radio Lightning, Jayson is joined by the Tennessean's Dave Paulson for a quick history of all who dared...
DJ Picks of the Week- 10/13 – 10/17
Jayson’s Pick: Sons of the East "It's Alright"
This week, Jayson’s pick from Sons of the East captures everything that makes them so magnetic. Sons...
Lightning Bugs: Kindness In Difficult Times
Hootie hoo! This week has been a tough week for all of Nashville. So this week on Lightning Bugs, we talked about how tragedies...
St. Vincent “Big Time Nothing” – Jayson’s DJ Pick of the...
"Big Time Nothing" by St. Vincent is Jayson's DJ Pick this week!
Legendary singer-songwriter and guitar player St. Vincent is back again for...
Old Friend – Jonathan Tyler ft. Nikki Lane: DJ Pick of...
Jonathan Tyler is a singer-songwriter from Dallas, Texas who has been releasing music since 2007. He played in a rock band known as Jonathan...
Ben Kweller – It Ain’t Christmas Yet
Austin's indie rocker Ben Kweller released an exclusive holiday Record Store Day 7” to spread holiday cheer via distorted guitars. The A-side “It Ain’t...
Larkin Poe — “Strike Gold”: Jayson’s DJ Pick of the Week
Jayson's DJ Pick of the week is "Strike Gold" by Larkin Poe! A single off of the Blues/Americana duo's latest album Blood Harmony, this...
The Wild Feathers – Jacksonville to Jackson Hole
Nashville southern rockers The Wild Feathers recently released a new single titled “Jacksonville to Jackson Hole,” written by country star Eric Church. The band...
Say You Will – Marcus King: DJ Pick of the Week
Jayson’s DJ Pick of the Week
Marcus King recently made his break from his seven year old South Carolina band, The Marcus King Band. The...
Mandy Moore – Save A Little For Yourself
Pop artist and actress Mandy Moore recently announced her first record in ten years titled Silver Landings, due March 6. In conjunction, Moore released the...
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...
DJ Picks of the Week 1/5 – 1/9
Monday - Jayson’s DJ Pick: J Mascis - “Say It On”
Jayson’s pick of the week is J Mascis’s most recent single “Say It On.”...
Mt. Joy “Highway Queen” – Jayson’s DJ Pick of the Week
Jayson’s DJ Pick of the Week is “Highway Queen” by Mt. Joy!
“Highway Queen” is Mt. Joy’s newest track since the 2022 LP release of Orange Blood....
The Cold Stares — “In the Night Time”: DJ Pick of...
Rock and roll duo The Cold Stares dropped “In the Nighttime” earlier this year. The song came out ahead of their upcoming album Heavy...
Sharon Van Etten – Beaten Down
Queen of indie melancholia Sharon Van Etten has released the new single “Beaten Down” following her 2019 album Remind Me Tomorrow.
The synth-heavy track is about...
DJ Picks of the Week (02/16-02/20)
Jay: “Sunshine In The Rain” by Daniel Donato
This week, Jay’s Pick of the Week is “Sunshine In The Rain” by Daniel Donato. Raised here...
Wilder Woods “Be Yourself” (feat. The War and Treaty) – Jayson’s...
Jayson’s DJ pick of the week is Wilder Woods “Be Yourself” (feat. The War and Treaty). This exciting collaboration is the first to emerge...