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!

Ruston Kelly – Mockingbird

Jayson here with my DJ pick of the week- "Mockingbird" from the forthcoming Ruston Kelly album Dying Star. Of the song and video, Kelly shares, “I...

Khruangbin & Leon Bridges – Texas Sun

After a joint North American tour, throwback soul singer Leon Bridges and psych-funk instrumental trio Khruangbin have joined forces for a collaborative new EP...

Joel Levi – Light in the Neon Sign

Casey here with my DJ pick of the week from local Americana singer, songwriter Joel Levi. After he and his wife moved to Nashville,...

John Salaway – A Little Bit Broken

Casey here with my DJ pick of the week from Nashville singer, songwriter and producer John Salaway. “A Little Bit Broken” is the first...

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...

YOKE LORE – Beige

Good morning, Adam here! I was hooked from the moment this verse melody kicked in. Check out YOKE LORE's “Beige” below and let us know...
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EZA – High and Low

EZA is the brooding, sultry project of 22-year-old Ellery Bonham. The Nashville-based, electro-pop artist made waves with her first EP in 2014 containing her...

Zoom Interview: Jon Batiste

Jazz musician Jon Batiste has had a whirlwind past year. Known primarily as the musical director on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, he's...

Morning Teleportation – No Distance

Lt Dan here with my DJ pick of the week from psych rockers Morning Teleportation and their new single "Do Distance." Morning Teleportation formed in...

Maggie Rose – Smooth

Jayson here featuring my favorite DJ pick of the year, throwing it back to April with Maggie Rosemary ’s “Smooth.” Read our previous feature on...
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Carl Anderson: Local Artist of the Week

This week’s local artist spotlight goes to folk artist, Carl Anderson. Virginia born, tuned Nashville resident, Anderson has been making 70s inspired soft rock...

The Wild Reeds Release Telepathic Mail Music Video

You've been hearing "Telepathic Mail" from The Wild Reeds on Lightning 100, and today, they've released their brand new music video for the track....

Rainbow Kitten Surprise – Fever Pitch

Jayson here with my Lightning 100 DJ pick of the week. I'm going with Rainbow Kitten Surprise's new tune "Fever Pitch." They'll be playing a sold...

Karen O & Michael Kiwanuka – Yo! My Saint

Lani Ford here with my DJ pick of the week! Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer Karen O recently dropped a new song featuring the English soul artist Michael Kiwanuka. "Yo! My...

Daniel Romano – All The Reaching Trims

Jayson here with my DJ pick of the week from Ontarian singer songwriter Daniel Romano's new record Finally Free, available everywhere now. Romano has had a...

Smile – Jungle

Ana Lee here with my DJ pick of the week, "Smile" by the band Jungle. "Smile" is a fun and funky song by the...

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...

Them Vibes – Who Do You Love

Jayson here going with local rockers Them Vibes as my DJ pick of the week! Formed in East Nashville’s underground rock scene in 2013, the...

Smith & Thell – Forgive Me Friend

Keith here with my DJ pick of the week from Swedish duo Smith & Thell. Maria Smith and Victor Thell joined forces in 2012....

Amber Woodhouse – Cold War

Casey here with my DJ pick of the week from local artist Amber Woodhouse. Give her latest single “Cold War” below and let us...