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Adrianne Lenker "Sadness As A Gift" - Steph's DJ Pick of the Week

Adrianne Lenker “Sadness As A Gift” – Steph’s DJ Pick of...

Steph’s DJ Pick of the Week is “Sadness As A Gift” from Big Thief's own Adrianne Lenker! The single released alongside the announcement of her...

Real Estate – The Main Thing: DJ Pick of the Week

Jayson’s DJ Pick of the Week Feeling blue about Real Estate canceling all of their headline shows? Us too. We are spinning the title track...

ZZ Ward (feat. Aloe Blacc) — “Tin Cups”: Keith’s DJ Pick...

Rev. Keith's DJ Pick of the Week is "Tin Cups" by ZZ Ward featuring Aloe Blacc! Jam-packed with dusky harmonies and blue notes, "Tin...

John Moreland – It Don’t Suit Me (Like Before)

Ana Lee here with my Lightning 100 DJ pick! It's new from Oklahoma singer-songwriter and all around super talented guy, John Moreland. I've seen him play live a...

Phangs ft. Relient K – “A Hurt Like That”: ONErpm Hitmaker...

Phangs, in collaboration with Matthew Thiessen from Relient K, brings back memories of a harsh breakup in his new single "A Hurt Like That."...

Quaker City Night Hawks – Suit In The Back

Lani here with my DJ pick of the week from Texas quartet Quaker City Night Hawks. “Suit In The Back” is the lead single...

Palm Palm – “Cut the White”: DJ Pick of the Week

"Cut the White" by Palm Palm is Dan's DJ Pick of the Week! Palm Palm is a rock n' roll band based in Richmond,...

Rubblebucket – Annihilation Song

Lt Dan here recovered from Live On The Green with a brand new DJ pick of the week from Brooklyn duo Rubblebucket and their...

Surrender – Will Butler: DJ Pick of the Week

Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week Will Butler from Arcade Fire made his solo debut in 2015 with his first album Policy. With the release...

Hazel English – Control

Hi! Ana Lee here with my DJ pick today! Thanks to Adam Culver, I have been obsessed with Day Wave all year long so...
Black Friday Tom Odell

Tom Odell “Black Friday” – Dan’s DJ Pick of the Week

Dan’s DJ pick of the week is “Black Friday” from the English singer-songwriter Tom Odell. Tom Odell is an alternative indie artists who was...
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The Criticals – “Izzy”: Local Artist of the Week

With two new singles and two upcoming shows at Exit/In, The Criticals have been busy giving their fans exactly what they want— more music...

Royel Otis “If Our Love Is Dead” – Steph’s DJ Pick...

Steph’s Lightning 100 DJ Pick of The Week this week is “If Our Love Is Dead" by Royel Otis! There is a known archetype within...

alt-J – In Cold Blood

Some bands sound better in studio, and others are better live in concert. UK indie champions alt-J excels in both worlds, and their new single "In...

New Music Monday 4/3/23

Highlights this week include the first new song in 15 years from Nashville's be your own pet, a new single and album announcement from...

Marquee Mayfield — Disco Queen: DJ Pick of the Week

Marquee Mayfield never fails to impress an audience with their soulful performances and upbeat funk music. The band blends forms of retro funk with...

Jobi Riccio “Whiplash” – Local Artist of the Week

Lightning 100 announces Jobi Riccio as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week!  Riccio debuted in 2019 with her EP Strawberry Wine. Drawing inspiration from artists...

Double Denim Hop – Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard: DJ Pick of the...

Lightning Casey's DJ Pick of the Week! Lightning Casey gets us through the week with his DJ pick "Double Denim Hop" by Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard....

Neal Francis – Changes, Pt. 1

Dan here with my DJ pick of the week from Chicago-based musician Neal Francis. After years of substance abuse, Francis found sobriety and finally...

Bon Iver – 33 God

Adam here with my DJ pick for you on this fantastic Monday! The ever so famous indie folk musician Bon Iver has a new single called "33...