New Music

All things new music, including our daily DJ picks. Click any tile to read our thoughts on new tunes, listen to the audio, or even watch music videos!

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Strange Girl – Laura Marling: DJ Pick of the Week

Lt. Dan's DJ Pick of the Week! Dan's DJ pick "Strange Girl" by Laura Marling features some spunky drums and guitar right off the bat...

Orville Peck – Turn To Hate

Lt. Dan here with my DJ pick of the week from indie cowboy Orville Peck. Peck combines outlaw country with shoegaze and psychedelia all...

Caroline Rose – Jeannie Becomes A Mom

Hey team! Adam here with my DJ pick of the week. I've been listening to Caroline Rose's new album for a few months now...

Rayland Baxter performing “Strange American Dream” and “Casanova” [video]

Rayland Baxter stopped by the ONErpm studio before playing Live at the Green on September 1st. He performed his album opener “Strange American Dream”...

Carl Broemel – Starting From Scratch

Jayson here with my DJ pick of the week! Jim James isn't the only My Morning Jacketer who's been hard at work. Multi-instrumentalist, Carl...

Escondido – Crush On Her

Jayson here with local duo Escondido as my DJ pick of the week. Tyler James, one half of the duo, was hanging out and...
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Cherry Flavoured – The Neighbourhood: DJ Pick of the Week

Stephanie's DJ Pick of the Week! The Neighbourhood blew up with their hit song "Sweater Weather" from their 2013 debut LP I Love You. Since...

Best of Countdown 2020 (100-1)

We hope that Lightning 100 helped our listeners get through 2020. Maybe hearing a familiar voice on the radio made you feel a little...

Beth Hart – Bad Woman Blues

Lani here with my DJ pick of the week from blues artist Beth Hart. “Bad Woman Blues” is the lead single from her forthcoming...

Billy Strings – “Fire Line”: DJ Pick of the Week

Billy Strings is not your typical 'bluegrass' artist. Sporting a number of colored hairstyles in the past with tattoo sleeves, you might mistake him...

AJR – Dear Winter

Keith here with my DJ pick of the week from New York-based band of brothers AJR. “Dear Winter” appears on their latest record Neotheater,...

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...

Olivia Frances – Porcelain

Lani here with my DJ pick of the week from folk/pop artist Olivia Frances. “Porcelain” is the lead single from her third album Orchid. Co-written with...

Jenny Tolman Performs Rock & Roll to My Country Soul and...

Casey was joined by the talented Jenny Tolman last week in the ONErpm studio. Jenny is a must know local artist recognized for her beautiful...

Morcheeba – It’s Summertime

Analee here with my DJ pick of the week from Morcheeba called "It's Summertime" from one of my favorite albums of the year, Blaze Away. ...

Squirrel Nut Zippers – Mardi Gras for Christmas

Lt Dan here wishing you a very merry Christmas with my DJ pick of the week from Carolina jazz band Squirrel Nut Zippers! Their holiday...

Best of Countdown 2021 (200 – 101)

The Lightning 100 staff had a great time putting the best of countdown together this year. It reminded us of why we love...

The Rebecca Sayre Jazz Quartet performs “Old Devil Moon” and more...

In February, the Rebecca Sayre Jazz Quartet proved that jazz is still just as intriguing and mesmerizing a genre as ever. Before hitting the...
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Tame Impala debut “Let It Happen”

Tame Impala’s follow-up to 2012’s Grammy-nominated masterpiece “Lonerism” is on the way and we now have a taste of what the band’s third album,...

Josh Gilligan – Absent Mind

Adam here with my DJ pick of the week from Nashville musician and director Josh Gilligan. Gilligan is currently creating a forthcoming collection of...