Spoon – “The Hardest Cut”: DJ Pick of the Week

Texas-made band Spoon announce the release of their tenth album, Lucifer on the Sofa, with their latest single, “The Hardest Cut.” The quintet marks...

Andrew Leahey & The Homestead – “Good at Gone”: DJ Pick...

Andrew Leahey & The Homestead prepare for an expansive new album for fans with their newest single “Good at Gone.” The single tells 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...

Goodbye June – “Step Aside”: DJ Pick of the Week

Nashville natives Goodbye June released their newest single “Step Aside,” giving fans a look into their newest album. “Step Aside” is the first single...

Brews Summer Style 2021: Ep. 2- Scofflaw POG Basement IPA

Today on Brews Summer Style, Matt and Jayson take a dive into Scofflaw's POG Basement IPA. A staple based out of Atlanta, Georgia, Scofflaw Brewing Company is new to...

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...

Dayglow — “Medicine”: DJ Pick of the Week

Indie pop up-and-comer Dayglow released “Medicine” in May as a part of his debut album Harmony House. The song epitomizes everything audiences love from...

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...

*repeatrepeat — “Dearly Departed”: DJ Pick of the Week

Our friends at *repeatrepeat helped kick off our 4th of July weekend with the release of their new song “Dearly Departed.” With up-tempo guitar...

Arlie – “Karma”: DJ Pick of the Week

After months of heavy anticipation, Arlie made a triumphant return last week with their new single “Karma.” After a couple years without new music,...

Hippo Campus — “Bad Dream Baby”: DJ Pick of the Week

Indie rock staples Hippo Campus returned last week for the first time since 2018 with their new single “Bad Dream Baby.” They released the...

Jungle —”Talk About It”: DJ Pick of the Week

British pop duo Jungle returned this month with their new single “Talk About It.” This song is dynamic, perfect for the summer, and definitely...

Steve Gorman on Lightning in the Morning (Audio Only)

Steve Gorman of The Black Crowes and Trigger Hippy joined Jayson and Melissa in the Lightning 100 studio this morning. They chatted about Trigger...

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...

Radio Lightning – with Special Guest Chris Cobb (5/1/21)

This week is the second half of Jayson's 2-part special to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Exit/In. Chris Cobb joins the show once again...

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...

Wilderado – Head Right: DJ Pick of the Week

After years of singles, Tulsa indie-rock trio Wilderado is gearing up for their debut album with "Head Right." The track, off the album of...

Benny Sings & Tom Misch – Nobody’s Fault: DJ Pick of...

Benny Sings & Tom Misch know how to make a groove, and "Nobody's Fault" is no exception. The track, a single off the former's...

Tune-Yards – hold yourself.: DJ Pick of the Week

After a brief detour into film scoring, art-pop duo Tune-Yards is back with "hold yourself." The track, a hopeful meditation on parental loss, is...

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...