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New Music Monday 1/29/24

Another week, another big batch of new tunes! It was hard to narrow the playlist down to just one hour this week - we've...
Alvvays "Pharmacist"

Alvvays – “Pharmacist”: Stephanie’s DJ Pick of the Week

Stephanie's DJ Pick this week is "Pharmacist," the soaring new track from Alvvays. The song is brief, clocking in at just 2:04, but it...

Darlingside – The Best of the Best of Times

Good morning folks! Adam here and today I’m sharing some literate chamber pop from Darlingside. "The Best of the Best of Times" is the lead single...

Nathaniel Rateliff – Redemption: DJ Pick of the Week

Today’s DJ Pick of the Week goes to Nathaniel Rateliff for his new song “Redemption” which was written especially for Apple’s new original movie Palmer...

BadCulture – “Wake Up”: DJ Pick of the Week

Emerging indie punk rock band BadCulture sings with raw emotion on their 2021 single "Wake Up." A local band from East Nashville, BadCulture is...
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...

Jade Bird – Lottery

Lt Dan Buckley here with my DJ pick for this week. Jade Bird is back with a new single! "Lottery" is follow up to Bird's 2017 debut...

Rita Wilson “Little Black Dress” – Jayson’s DJ Pick Of The...

Jayson's pick this week is "Little Black Dress" by Rita Wilson! Rita Wilson has done it all. An accomplished actress, singer, and producer, she...

Jillette Johnson – Annie: DJ Pick of the Week

Nashville pop artist Jillette Johnson’s third album It’s a Beautiful Day and I Love You came out in February of 2021. Originally from New...

Ricki “Stardust Baby” – Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week

Casey’s DJ pick of the week is “Stardust Baby” by Ricki! Nashville’s own Ricki returns with a fresh new single, full of garage pop daydream....

Mel’s DJ Pick of the Week- “You Were There” – Angel...

Mel's pick this week is "You Were There" by Angel Saint Queen. With a driving beat and airy vocals, this pop-rock love song is...

Nada Surf “Second Skin” – Dan’s DJ Pick of the Week

Today, Dan’s spinning some unreleased goodies. Come September 13th, Nada Surf is returning with a brand-new full-length album. For those unfamiliar with the band, you...
EVNTYD "In Motion" - ONErpm Hitmaker

EVNTYD “In Motion” – ONErpm Hitmaker Alert

This week’s ONErpm Hitmaker is EVNTYD with “In Motion.”  EVNTYD is the musical project of Julián Berdegué. The highly talented musician has been slowly gaining...
Jake Wesley Rogers Intern Picks

Intern Picks of the Week — Pride Month

Welcome back to Lightning 100's Intern Picks of the Week! In celebration of Nashville Pride, we're sharing our favorite songs by LGBTQ+ artists! Sarah's...

Leeroy Stagger – Strange Attractor

Casey here with my DJ pick of the week from roots-rocker Leeroy Stagger. “Strange Attractor” is the first single from his forthcoming record Strange Path,out...

The Reverend Horton Heat – Whole New Life

Casey here with my DJ pick of the week from The Reverend Horton Heat and their brand new single "Whole New Life." The track is our...

Thee Sacred Souls – “Easier Said Than Done” : Keith’s DJ...

Keith's DJ pick this week is "Easier Said Than Done" by Thee Sacred Souls! Thee Sacred Souls is a retro-soul trio from San Diego, CA....

Nick Lowe – Love Starvation

Casey here with my DJ pick of the week from the incomparable Nick Lowe. “Love Starvation” is our first preview of his collaborative EP...

Public Access T.V. – End Of An Era

Lt Dan Buckley here with my DJ pick for this week. It's a band we'll get to see open for PIXIES at Ryman Auditorium Friday, May 5! They're called Public...

The Pretenders “Let the Sun Come In” – Keith’s DJ Pick...

Keith's DJ pick this week is "Let the Sun Come In" by the Pretenders! This song was released on May 11 as the lead single...