Local Music

Local independent music from Nashville, TN

Albatross – Game of Love

Our local artist for this week is Adam Stockdale, aka 'Albatross.' Albatross takes a humble and honest approach to the music industry, and shows...

Aaron Lee Tasjan – Don’t Walk Away [Video Premier]

Lightning 100 happily premieres the music video for "Don't Walk Away" by Aaron Lee Tasjan.  Stepping out on his own this former Drivin' and...

SIMO – Long May You Sail

Lightning 100 spotlights SIMO this week on 100.1 FM!  Tune in all week to hear "Long May You Sail" by SIMO. %CODE1% 'Long May You Sail'...

Erin Rae – Soon Enough

Growing up in Jackson, Tennessee, Erin Rae got an early introduction to folk music at home. Her mom and dad were both part-time musicians,...

Margo Price – Hurtin’ (On The Bottle) on The Late Show

%CODE1% Nashville's own, Margo Price makes her television debut on The Late Show with @tephen Colbert.  Margo performs "Hurtin'(On The Bottle) off her upcoming album Midwest...

Shelly Colvin – I Want To

%CODE1% “Colvin’s voice balances heat with inner grace, walking a line between unlikely poles of Jerry Garcia’s languidness and Gillian Welch’s haunting specificity.” (Holly Gleason,...

Jon Latham – Anesthesia

Jon Latham is a songwriter. He was born in Greenwood, SC and raised in Marietta, GA. He now resides in Nashville, TN. Jon believes...

Alyssa Bonargura performs Imagination

Alyssa Bonagura debuts a new song "Imagination" off her upcoming 2016 release!  See Alyssa with some talented friends this Sunday at Nashville Sunday Night...

Whoa Dakota – Mess Things Up

Since the release of her latest EP, “I’m a Liar” in 2015, Whoa Dakota (Jessica Ott) has truly come into her own.  Building on...

Wilder Embry – Always You

Wilder Embry is a songwriter/singer from Gainesville, Ga. He has been based in Nashville for 5 years and has 4 full length albums to...
Warm Ryders

Warm Ryders radio debut! [audio]

The recently formed group Warm Ryders stopped by the studio to play a few tunes.  The band features some of our favorite locals of Michael...

Natural Forces – Animal

Natural Forces is a rock duo made up of two musicians who grew up on opposite sides of The United States. Catchy hooks, thoughtful...
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Bully – Trying

%CODE1% You've been hearing "Trying" by Bully on 100.1 FM.  This Nashville quartet that is transforming familiar ‘90s alt-rock (Dinosaur Jr, Pavement, Weezer) into smart, sharp-edged...
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Humming House performs “I’m a Bird” [audio]

Prefacing their upcoming performance at 3rd & Lindsley for Nashville Sunday Night, Humming House joins us in the studio to debut a new untitled track and...
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The Whistles and The Bells perform Shadow of Death and Last...

The Whistles & The Bells stopped by the LC Studio to talk about their upcoming show for Nashville Sunday Night at 3rd and Lindsley,...
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Becca Mancari – Summertime Mamma

Becca Mancari is a traveler. She's lived everywhere — Staten Island, Florida, Zimbabwe, Virginia, India, Pennsylvania — and she's collected plenty of tales along...

The Bandoliers – Leslie

With a healthy dose of bluesy swagger and a nod to their Southern roots, The Bandoliers are making their mark in the rock world....
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Maia Sharp performs Nothing But The Radio On and I Need...

Our good friend, Maia Sharp stops by the studio to wish Lightning 100 a happy 25th birthday. Maia performs "Nothing But the Radio On"...
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The Gills – Rubberband

Originally from Pensacola, Florida, The Gills made their way to Nashville, TN, to push themselves out of their hometown comfort zone. Years later, they've...
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Diamond Carter – Looks Ain’t Going To Pay My Rent

Currently based in Nashville, Tennessee, Diamond Carter began in 2012 in Southern California as the house band for the infamous LA underground club, 'The...