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The Dreaded Laramie – “Where Do The Hardcore Kids Go?”: DJ...

“Where Do The Hardcore Kids Go?” by The Dreaded Laramie is Casey’s DJ pick of the week! The Dreaded Laramie is a power-pop and...

The Connells – “Really Great”: DJ Pick of the Week

20 years since their last release, Lightning is excited to bring The Connells back to your playlist! The 80s band's newest singles includes two...

Andrew Leahey & the Homestead – Start the Dance

Good morning folks, Adam here with my DJ pick of the week! King of the crunchy guitar Andrew Leahey & the Homestead is back with a...

Unknown Mortal Orchestra – “That Life”: DJ Pick of the Week

In their new single "That Life," Unknown Mortal Orchestra explores a life of luxury and delight. The track has that same sound that we...

Big Thief “Incomprehensible” – Steph’s DJ Pick of the Week

 Big Thief’s newest single reminds us of the beauty of a life sculpted by living. New York’s Grammy nominated indie/folk band, Big Thief, lays the...

Dawes – When The Tequila Runs Out

It's time for Jayson's DJ pick of the week! It's the new Dawes single "When The Tequila Runs Out". The song features a more poppy...

Colony House – Looking For Some Light

Adam here with my DJ pick of the week from Nashville's own Colony House. "Looking For Some Light" is the lead single from their...

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...
Tune in to 100.1 FM and lightning100.com all week to hear “Worst Case Scenario” by Katie Pruitt, our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week!

Katie Pruitt “Worst Case Scenario”

Lightning 100 announces Katie Pruitt as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week! Their newest single “Worst Case Scenario” finds a way to...

Ben Kweller – It Ain’t Christmas Yet

Austin's indie rocker Ben Kweller released an exclusive holiday Record Store Day 7” to spread holiday cheer via distorted guitars. The A-side “It Ain’t...

the615 – 3/6/23

Them Vibes are our new Local Artist of the Week. Casey plays a track from Them Vibes on this week's episode of the615, as...

Dave Barnes – Dreaming In Electric Blue

Adam here with my DJ pick of the week from Nashville singer, songwriter Dave Barnes. Barnes released his new single “Dreaming In Electric Blue”...

Marco Benevento – Oh Baby Can’t You See

Lt. Dan here with my DJ pick of the week from keyboardist Marco Benevento. “Oh Baby Can’t You See” is the latest single from...
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...

Goldpark– “Covered in Sunshine”: Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week

"Covered in Sunshine" by local band Goldpark is Casey's DJ Pick of the Week! The alternative rock band's latest single offers a new insight...

Airpark — “Prehistoric Feeling”: DJ Pick of the Week

"Prehistoric Feeling" by Airpark is Steph's DJ Pick of the Week! Michael and Ben Ford formed the alternative pop band in 2017. After five...

JD McPherson – On The Lips

Jayson's first DJ pick of 2018 is another track from JD McPherson's latest Undivided Heart & Soul. Check out "On the Lips" and then let...

HAIM – “Lost Track”: DJ Pick of the Week

"Lost Track" by HAIM is Stephanie's DJ Pick of the Week! HAIM is a pop-rock trio based in Los Angeles, formed by sisters of...

The Boxer Rebellion – Diamonds

International Anglophone band comprising American Nathan Nicholson, Australian Todd Howe and Englishmen Adam Harrison and Piers Hewitt; together they deliver a mixture of raucous...
The Criticals - Photo by Hannah Gray Hall

The Criticals — “Izzy”: DJ Pick of the Week

Nashville favorites The Criticals are back with a brand new single, “Izzy.” The band’s founding members Parker Forbes and Cole Shugart continue to deliver...