Local Music

Local independent music from Nashville, TN

Mike Maimone – Garbougie

Local artist of the week Mike Maimone is a singer, songwriter and session musician who recently transplanted from Chicago. He averages more than 100...

Future Thieves Share Stripped Down Version of Out The Other Side

Nashville alt rockers Future Thieves have shared a stripped down, acoustic performance of their song “Out The Other Side,” recorded at the ONErpm...

Mercy Bell – Skip To The Part

Local artist of the week Mercy Bell describes her music as electric folk for the 21st century. Bell's sound draws influence from traditional roots...
The Criticals in studio

The Criticals perform “Kansas City” and “Kate Moss” live in studio

Between releasing their debut EP and playing a headlining gig at the Analog at the Hutton Hotel, local rock band The Criticals had a...

Darrin Bradbury – The Trouble With Time (feat. Margo Price)

Local artist of the week Darrin Bradbury writes real American music about real American life. As a self-proclaimed “folk satirist” Bradbury tells his oddball...

John Salaway Interview and In-Studio Performance

John Salaway joined Lightning 100 last Thursday, January 23rd, to talk about his newest album, Americana Dreams. He also performed two songs from the...

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors – Dragons

Local artist of the week Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors have earned their place as Americana icons, releasing more than ten albums and selling...

Nordista Freeze talks Space Prom & debuts his new song

Nordista Freeze doesn’t always wake up early on Mondays, but when he does, it’s to talk about Space Prom on Lightning in the Morning. The...

Bre Kennedy teases new music and performs “Strings Attached” and “Intuition”...

With an amazing year behind her, Bre Kennedy is showing no signs of slowing down with new music and exciting shows coming up in...

The Rally Club Perform Live in-studio

The Rally Club stopped by the Lightning 100 studio before their show at The Basement East to discuss their upcoming album, favorite records, and...

Sam Johnston – Isabelle

Local artist of the week Sam Johnston originally hails from Texas where much of his music inspiration began. Johnston seamlessly blends modern soul, blues...

Josh Rouse – New York Holiday

Local artist of the week acclaimed singer, songwriter Josh Rouse recently released his first-ever holiday album titled The Holiday Sounds of Josh Rouse. The original nine...

Anderson East – Hold On, I’m Comin’

Local artist of the week Anderson East can officially join the ranks of Nashville’s best musicians after selling out Ryman Auditorium last fall. He...

beabadoobee – She Plays Bass

Lt. Dan here with my DJ pick for the week from London musician beabadoobee (aka Bea Kristi). "She Plays Bass" appears on her third...

The Blam Blams – A Pretty Face

Local artist of the week glam rockers The Blam Blams came on the scene in 2017 with influences like Queen, David Bowie and The...

ELEL – Gravity

Casey here with my DJ pick of the week from Nashville indie outfit ELEL. After a brief hiatus and life changing events, ELEL returns...

Sean McConnell – Shaky Bridges

Local artist of the week Sean McConnell has created a grassroots following and garnered song credits across genres and generations, working with artists from...

LUTHI – Roll It Back

Local artist of the week LUTHI has been compared to big bands of the past, traveling in a rat pack of sorts and always "keeping...

Lightning 100 Invites You to Festivus

Lighting 100 invites you to spend a night of Festivus cheer with the rest of us. Bring your friends and family for a night...

Arts Fishing Club – Skinny Dippin

Local artist of the week Arts Fishing Club is no stranger to Lightning 100. They've participated in our Music City Mayhem competition and been featured...