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Middle Kids – Mistake

Jayson here with my new DJ pick! This week it's "Mistake" from Middle Kids debut album Lost Friends out May 4. Middle Kids are an alternative indie rock band from Sydney, Australia...

Brother Man – Peace of Mind

Fuzz blues duo Brother Man is made up of Nashvillians Chris Winfree and Dalton Smith. The twosome recorded their debut EP All On My Own at...

Jeremy Lister – LOVELOVE

Jayson here with my DJ pick of the week from Nashville-based singer, songwriter and longtime Lightning 100 friend, Jeremy Lister.  From Street Corner Symphony to...

Kungs – This Girl

Lani Ford here with my DJ Pick for I have the dance tune "This Girl" from Kungs. Let us know what you think.‪#‎L100DJPICKS‬ %CODE1% Kungs frontman Valentin...

Half Alive – Still Feel

Lt. Dan here with my DJ pick of the week from indie up-and-comers Half Alive. The trio released their debut EP 3 last year. The...

Madison Cunningham – Pin It Down

Lt. Dan here with my DJ pick of the week from folk singer, songwriter Madison Cunningham. She recently joined Andrew Bird in the Lightning...

Parquet Courts – “Watching Strangers Smile”: DJ Pick of the Week

"Watching Strangers Smile" by Parquet Courts is Stephanie's DJ Pick of the Week! Parquet Courts is a New York-based rock group formed through the...

Gelli Haha “Bounce House” – Steph’s DJ Pick of the Week

“Bounce House” by Gelli Haha is Steph’s DJ pick of the week! L.A.-based artist Gelli Haha has just hit the scene with the release of...
Próxima Parada press photo

Próxima Parada – 24 Brand-New Hours: ONErpm Hitmaker Alert

ONErpm band Próxima Parada makes breezy, quintessentially Californian music—and "24 Brand-New Hours" is no exception. The lead single off the group's upcoming Second Brother,...

Ben Kweller – Heart Attack Kid

Jayson here with my DJ pick of the week from indie rocker Ben Kweller. His new single “Heart Attack Kid” follows a five-year hiatus...

JD McPherson debuts “Let the Good Times Roll”

JD McPherson grew up wanting to be a visual artist. While music was always a significant part of his life, he had never planned...
Video Age Away From The Castle

Video Age “Away From The Castle”- Jayson’s DJ Pick of the...

Jayson’s DJ Pick this week is “Away From The Castle” by Video Age! Video Age is a dreamy-sounding duo from New Orleans that’s pushing the...

New Music Monday 8/5/24

Tune in to hear Snail Mail covering Smashing Pumpkins, Iron & Wine covering American Football, plus new music from Father John Misty, Brigitte Calls...

Typhoon – Rorschach

Lani Ford here. Check out my pick today from Typhoon called "Rorschach" which appears on Typhoon's forthcoming full length album Offerings due out next January via Roll Call Records....
Charlie Mars Times Have Changed

Charlie Mars “Times Have Changed” – Rev’s DJ Pick of the...

Rev’s DJ pick of the week is “Times Have Changed,” by Charlie Mars. It’s the title track of his latest album, which released on October...

615 Saturday – 5/27/23

On this week's episode of 615 Saturday, Casey talks a bit about Tennessee born circus performer and tiger trainer, Mable Stark. He also plays...

Cold War Kids – “What You Say”: DJ Pick of the...

"What You Say," a new single from Cold War Kids, is unapologetically itself and has us all wanting more. The track is off their...

LCD Soundsystem – “new body rhumba”: Stephanie’s DJ Pick of the...

Stephanie's DJ pick of the week is "new body rhumba" by LCD Soundsystem. The track is featured on the soundtrack for Netflix original film...

Ben Harper – Pink Balloon

Jayson's DJ pick of the week is "Pink Balloon" by Ben Harper Let us know what you think! %CODE1% "Pink Balloon" is the first track off...

Hiss Golden Messenger – Biloxi

Ana Lee here proud to bring you my DJ pick of the week, Hiss Golden Messenger with their new song Biloxi. It's off their newest album...