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Brandy Zdan – “The Worst Thing”: Local Artist of the Week

Brandy Zdan is Lightning 100's Local Artist of the Week! Zdan recently released a new single titled “The Worst Thing,” which is the third...

Best Music of 2018 (200-101)

This is Lightning 100's Top 200 Countdown. Join us as we count up to the number one song of 2018! It's been a...
Tune in to 100.1 FM or lightning100.com all day to hear “Mulholland's Dinner and Wine” by Declan McKenna, Steph’s DJ Pick of the Week!

Declan McKenna “Mulholland’s Dinner and Wine” – Steph’s DJ Pick of...

Steph’s DJ pick of the week is Declan McKenna’s “Mulholland’s Dinner and Wine”. Debuting as the fourth single off of his upcoming album What...

Wilderado – Surefire

Lani here with my DJ pick of the week from Wilderado and their latest single “Surefire.” According to frontman Max Rainer, the song was...

Tchotchke — “Wish You Were a Girl”: Stephanie’s DJ Pick of...

Stephanie's DJ pick of the week is "Wish You Were a Girl" by Tchotchke. Full of girl power and talent, the all-female trio includes...

Jungle —”Talk About It”: DJ Pick of the Week

British pop duo Jungle returned this month with their new single “Talk About It.” This song is dynamic, perfect for the summer, and definitely...

Patrick Droney “Caroline” – Casey’s DJ Pick Of The Week

Casey's DJ pick this week is "Caroline" by Patrick Droney. With a driving beat and honesty pouring out of every line, this track is...

Andrew Bird – Capsized

Hi guys, its Analee! My pick this week is the new Andrew Bird single called ‘Capsized,’ this single is off of his forthcoming album Are...

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...

St. Vincent – Pay Your Way In Pain: DJ Pick of...

If you thought you knew St. Vincent’s deal, think again. The guitar god is back to follow up 2017’s sharp postmodern MASSEDUCTION with a...

Deer Tick – Hey! Yeah!

Lt. Dan here with my DJ pick this week from veteran band Deer Tick and their song "Hey! Yeah!"  A rock band with folk,...

Intern Picks – Our Favorite Releases of 2022

It seems we blinked and another year has come and gone. Whether you're Spotify Wrapped has looked the same for the last four years,...

Big Thief “Vampire Empire” – Stephanie’s DJ Pick of the Week

Stephanie's DJ Pick this week is "Vampire Empire" by Big Thief! This long-awaited single debuted live months ago. Clips and audio from live performances...

Hippo Campus — “Bad Dream Baby”: DJ Pick of the Week

Indie rock staples Hippo Campus returned last week for the first time since 2018 with their new single “Bad Dream Baby.” They released the...

Anderson .Paak – The Bird

It's me, Adam, and I've have some smooth sounds for your Monday! Check out Anderson .Paak "The Bird" and let me know what you...

Tré Burt – “Sweet Misery”: DJ Pick of the Week

Tré Burt implores listeners to stay strong amid the feelings of sadness and misery in his new single "Sweet Misery." Burt's sophomore album You,...

Katie Toupin – Shake Baby

Jayson here with my DJ pick of the week from Houndmouth alum Katie Toupin and her solo debut Moroccan Ballroom. After years on the road with Houndmouth...
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Molly Martin – “I Like Losers”: Mel’s DJ Pick of the...

Today we are playing "I Like Losers" by Molly Martin as Mel's DJ Pick! Molly Martin is a Nashville-based indie rock artist originally from...

Liz Cooper & The Stampede – Hey Man

Hello friends, Jayson checking in with my DJ pick for this week and going with local rockers Liz Cooper & The Stampede. From Window Flowers available for pre-order now, dropping...

Amythyst Kiah – Black Myself: DJ Pick of the Week

Today’s DJ Pick of the Week goes to Amythyst Kiah for her empowering version of the song “Black Myself”. Our Native Daughters, a folk...