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Rayland Baxter backstage at Live on the Green [video]

Lightning 100's Lani hangs out with Rayland Baxter backstage at Live on the Green! Nashville native Baxter took the stage at our final day...
Future Thieves

Future Thieves Release New Live At Exit/In Album

Nashville indie rockers Future Thieves have released a brand new live record from the historic Exit/In.  Formed in late 2013, Future Thieves is made up...

“Insta Clout” Calico Mantra – Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week

Casey's DJ pick this week is "Insta Clout" by Calico Mantra! Calico Mantra has been involved in the Nashville music scene for some time...

Intern Picks of The Week- Songs We Can’t Take Off Repeat

This week each of our interns had a song stuck in their head that they just couldn't shake, so we thought we'd share those...

the615 – 5/25/20

This week on the615 Casey reminds us of some of the good things to come out of 2020, new music by many of our...

Republican Hair Performs Birthday Suit

Local artist of the week Republican Hair visited the ONErpm studio to perform their little ditty "Birthday Suit" off their EP I Don't Care. Front man...

Vinyl Thief debuts “Middle Of The Night” on WRLT

 Since their 2010 release of the Control EP – followed by singles White Light (2011), Rebel Hill (2012) and latest Smooth (2013) – they...

Sara Jean Kelley – Trains

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (February 8, 2012) – Most artists hoping to make it big in country music move to Nashville instead of away from it,...

Joanna Barbera – No Surprise

Local artist of the week Joanna Barbera's new EP IMAGO showcases Joanna’s growth through her move from her safe stronghold of Austin, TX, to the burgeoning...
James Ethan Clark

More Mayhem: James Ethan Clark & The Renegades

James Ethan Clark & The Renegades have earned their place in Lightning 100's annual Music City Mayhem. This is their third year in a...

Great Peacock – Take Me To the Mountain

Lightning 100 debuts "Take Me to the Mountain" by Great Peacock on 100.1 FM.  Andrew Nelson and Blount Floyd make music enriched by their...

Jonny & The Jumpmen – Salt Box

Local artist of the week Jonny & The Jumpmen refer to themselves as "garage country," and their single "Salt Box" holds that to be...

The615 – 10/8/18

This week on The615 take a listen to new Local Artist of the Week, Mercy Bell! Hosts Hammel and Casey discuss several of the...

Flight Attendant “Powerlines” – Local Artist of the Week

Lightning 100 is excited to announce Flight Attendant as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week with their song “Powerlines"! Flight Attendant has been paving their...

Mat Kearney “Headlights Home” – Local Artist of the Week

We're proud to announce Mat Kearney as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week! The Nashville based artist is back from hiatus with his new...

Amy Stroup — “Break The Feeling”: Local Artist of the Week

For this week's Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the week, we're highlighting critically acclaimed songwriter and artist Amy Stroup! Stroup was born in...

the615 – 1/11/21

Tune in every Monday from 6:15pm to 8:00pm for the615!  Special thanks to our sponsors Zero to 60 by AGD, Mafiaoza’s, Ousley Ouch, and...
Longhorn Slim Press Photo

Langhorne Slim “Sundown” – Local Artist of the Week

This week’s Frothy Monkey local artist of the week is Langhorne Slim! "Sundown" is a tribute cover to late Gordan Lightfoot. Langhorne's deep connection...

The 615 – 5/10/25

This week on the 615, Casey introduces Felix Tandem as our new Local Artist of the Week! We also have tracks from Phiz, Kacy...
Joel Adam Russell

Joel Adam Russell-Friday Afternoon Live(06/24/22)

This past Friday, Nashville local artist Joel Adam Russell performed for Lightning 100’s weekly event, Friday Afternoon Live! Russell was Lightning’s local artist of...