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Nordista Freeze “Listen to You” – Local Artist of the Week
Lightning 100 is excited to announce Nordista Freeze as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week with his song “Listen to You”!
The 2021 Music City Mayhem champion, Nordista Freeze, is a Nashville experimental pop/rock artist. Freeze is well known for his high-energy performance style that carries over to the notorious...
The 615 – 4/29/25
This week on the615, Casey introduced Paul McDonald as our new Local Artist of the Week! We also heard tracks from Shannon McNally, The Wild Feathers, Shanny & The East Men, and many more. Tune in every Monday and Saturday from 6pm to 8pm for the615! Special thanks to our...
Carey Ott “On The Lam” – Casey’s DJ Pick of the...
Casey’s DJ pick of the week is “On The Lam” by Carey Ott!
Carey Ott, originally from Chicago, recently released his new single, "On The Lam." Ott originally got his start in the Chicago music scene with a band called Torben Floor in the '90s. When Torben Floor decided to...
Joy Oladokun “All My Time” – Dan’s DJ Pick of the...
Dan’s DJ Pick of the Week is “All My Time” by Joy Oladokun!
Joy Oladokun is a Nashville based singer-songwriter known for her passionate and authentic writing style. Her most recent album OBSERVATIONS FROM A CROWDED ROOM, is a raw narrative of the struggle to balance fame and day to...
ZDAN “Pink Lipstick” – Local Artist of the Week
Lightning 100 is excited to announce ZDAN as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week with her song “Pink Lipstick”!
Canadian artist and producer based in Nashville—ZDAN is a rock and roll artist pulling influences from the sounds of artists like The Runaways, Bikini Kill, and Bryan Adams. ZDAN spent many...
Judy Blank “Dinosaurs” – Local Artist of The Week
Our Frothy Monkey‘s local artist of the week is Judy Blank with single “Dinosaurs”!
Coming from Utrecht, The Netherlands, Judy Blank has brought an enchanting musical presence to Nashville. Whether it’s the indie garage rock sound or the soulful tunes inspired by the 1960’s, Judy Blank is sure to pull...
Arts Fishing Club “Supernatural Groove” – Casey’s DJ Pick of the...
Casey’s DJ pick of the week is “Supernatural Groove” by Arts Fishing Club!
The Indie Folk-Rock band is a group of locals from right here in Nashville, Tennessee led by Christopher Kessenich. Arts Fishing Club brings a cool, vibrant energy to their live outings, which many know them for. Being...
Judy Blank “Dinosaurs” – Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week
Casey’s DJ pick of the week is “Dinosaurs” by Judy Blank!
Judy Blank is an indie folk sensation from Utrecht, The Netherlands. Blank blends elements of 60s girl groups and indie rock to form her eclectic sound. Last January, she moved to Nashville to work on her upcoming sophomore album....
Valerie June “Joy, Joy!” – Dan’s DJ Pick of the Week
Dan’s DJ Pick of the Week is “Joy, Joy!” by Valerie June!
GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Valerie June is back with “Joy, Joy!” – her lead single for her upcoming album Owls, Omens, and Oracles, which is releasing on April 11th. With the release of the album, June will...
Multi Ultra “Better Late Than Never” – Dan’s DJ Pick of...
Dan’s DJ pick of the week this week is “Better Late Than Never” by Multi Ultra!
Multi Ultra is a local alternative rock band and Lighting 100's own 2023 Music City Mayhem winner. Their sound can be described as high energy, pop rock. Pulling inspiration from bands like Arctic Monkeys,...
Nordista Freeze “Station Vacation” – Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week
Casey’s DJ pick of the week this week is “Station Vacation” by Nordista Freeze!
Nordista Freeze is a Nashville local, known for his remarkable stage presence and dedication to his fan's live music experience. In 2021, Freeze was the winner of our very own Music City Mayhem, and went on...
Flight Attendant “Powerlines” – Local Artist of the Week
Lightning 100 is excited to announce Flight Attendant as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week with their song “Powerlines"!
Flight Attendant has been paving their own way in the Nashville indie scene since 2018 with their first single release "Slow June". Since then they have released other projects including their...
Kashus Culpepper “After Me?” – Dan’s DJ Pick of the Week
Dan’s DJ pick of the week is “After Me?” by Kashus Culpepper!
This is the debut single for the Nashville artist holding tastes of country, soul, and blues.
While Alabama-born Culpepper used his gifts from a young age in church, he recently began to cover songs which led to the writing...
Hogslop String Band Feat. Margo Price “The Cover of Rolling Stone”...
Lightning 100 is excited to announce Hogslop String Band Feat. Margo Price as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week with their cover of Dr.Kook's "The Cover of Rolling Stone"!
Hogslop String Band is a local group formed in 2009 who is fighting to change the string band status quo. This...
the615 – 12/2/24
This week on the615, Casey introduces The Brook & The Bluff as our new Local Artist of the Week! We also heard tracks from Kacey Musgraves, Stephen Wilson Jr., Margo Price, and many more. Tune in every Monday and Saturday from 6pm to 8pm for the615! Special thanks to our...