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Drumming Bird: Local Artist of the Week

This week’s local artist spotlight goes to Drumming Bird. Drumming Bird, AKA Austin Sawyer is a Chattanooga native. His Southern roots are seen in...

Jacob Perleoni “32” – Local Artist of The Week

Our Frothy Monkey‘s local artist of the week is Jacob Perleoni with single “32”! This multi-medium multi-genre multi-instrumentalist is as local as they come. When Jacob...

the615 – 8/30/22

On this week's episode of the615 Casey introduces Ruby Amanfu as our new Local Artist of the Week. You can catch Ruby Amanfu at...

Born Animal – I Think I Think Too Much

Local artist of the week BORN ANIMAL is eclectic, blues-tinged indie rock, based in Music City, USA. The brainchild of Ryan Stowe and Stephen Luther, the...

Jive Talk “Trashcan Heart” – Dan’s DJ Pick of the Week

Dan's DJ Pick of the Week is "Trashcan Heart" from Jive Talk! This exciting, high energy synth-rock band is from right here in Nashville....
Tune in to 100.1 FM and lightning100.com all week to hear “Dogs & Rocks” by Birdtalker, our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week!

Birdtalker “Dogs & Rocks” – Local Artist of the Week

Lightning 100 announces Birdtalker as this week's Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week! The band’s recent single “Dogs & Rocks” is a unique...

615 Saturday – 9/2/23

This week on 615 Saturday Casey does an intro! or does he? Intro or not, this week's episode features tracks from Jive Talk, girlhouse,...

Hugh Masterson – Trouble

Local artist of the week, Americana singer-songwriter Hugh Masterson recently released his new single, "Trouble," our first preview of his forthcoming sophomore effort....

Frances Cone: Local Artist of the Week

This week’s local artist spotlight shines on Frances Cone, an indie folk band based right here in Nashville. Christina Cone grew up in South...

Michael Logen – Ready Or Not

Local artist of the week Michael Logen's sophomore album New Medicine serves as an articulate examination of the inner-workings of the human mind and heart on a...

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...

the615 – 7/27/20

the615 features Molly Tuttle, The Brummies, Malibu Blackout, Tedadore and more this week. Casey also introduces Local Artist of the Week, Stacey Randol. Tune...

the615 – 5/9/22

This week on the615 Casey introduces our Music City Mayhem 2022 champion, Taylor Bickett as our new Local Artist of the Week. You'll also...

Intern BIOPicks (artists who have biopics) – 10/29/25

Zerita’s Pick: Bruce Springsteen “Born to Run” There’s a reason that “Born to Run is Springsteen’s most popular song. Further, it’s a signature of both...

Joy Oladokun “All My Time” – Dan’s DJ Pick of the...

Dan’s DJ Pick of the Week is “All My Time” by Joy Oladokun! Joy Oladokun is a Nashville based singer-songwriter known for her passionate and...

the615 – Music City Mayhem 2022 Edition (3/28/22)

On this week's episode of the615 Casey introduces each of our 32 finalists for Music City Mayhem 2022. You'll also hear our new Local...

Elise Davis Performs “Married Young” Live

Elise Davis joins Adam and Jayson to perform her song “Married Young” in the ONErpm studio. With a career beginning in Little Rock, Arkansas,...

Lonas – Maserati: Local Artist of the Week

This week’s local artist spotlight goes out to Lonas, the self described “nostalgia rock” solo project of Louis Johnson. Also known as one half...

Shelly Fairchild performs Mississippi Turnpike [video]

Shelly Fairchild made an appearance in the ONErpm studio to hang with our very own Casey.  Watch the video below for an exclusive performance...especially...

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...