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Emma Swift “Nothing And Forever” – Local Artist of the Week

Lightning 100 is excited to announce Emma Swift as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week with her song “Nothing And Forever”! Emma Swift is an Australian-born, Nashville-based artist known for turning deep emotion into art. Her latest single, “Nothing And Forever,” is no exception. It is the first track on...

The615 – 7/14/25

This week on the615, Casey announced Colony House as our new Local Artist of the Week! He also played new tunes from Kelsey Bou, David Newbould, Paul McDonald, and many more. Tune in every Monday and Saturday from 6pm to 8pm for the615! Special thanks to our sponsor SAE...

Colony House “Atomic” – Local Artist of the Week

Lightning 100 is excited to announce Colony House as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week with their song “Atomic”! Brothers Caleb and Will Chapman, along with Scott Mills and Parke Cottrell, make up this Franklin, Tennessee-raised rock band. The four-piece returns with their fifth studio album, 77, releasing on September...

The615 – 7/7/25

This week on the615, Casey presented Zac Farro as our new Local Artist of the Week! He also spun tracks from Striking Matches, Arts Fishing Club, Liz Longley, and many more. Tune in every Monday and Saturday from 6pm to 8pm for the615! Special thanks to our sponsor SAE...

Zac Farro “My My” – Local Artist of the Week

Lightning 100 is excited to announce Zac Farro as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week with his song “My My”! After years behind the drum kit with Paramore, the Nashville-based artist steps boldly into the spotlight with “My My.” The shimmering indie-pop single is the lead track from his upcoming...

The 615 – 6/30/25

This week on the 615, Casey introduces Molly Tuttle as our new Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week! We also have tracks from Soupless, Zac Farro, Buddy Wu Li, and many more. Tune in every Monday and Saturday from 6pm to 8pm for the615! Special thanks to our...

Molly Tuttle “That’s Gonna Leave A Mark” – Local Artist of...

Lightning 100 is excited to announce Molly Tuttle as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week with her song “That’s Gonna Leave A Mark”! The Nashville-based artist, fresh off a few Grammy wins with her band Golden Highway, returns with “That’s Gonna Leave a Mark,” a swaggering new single that kicks...

Larkin Poe “Little Bit” – Rev’s DJ Pick of the Week

“Little Bit” by Larkin Poe is Rev’s DJ pick of the week! Larkin Poe is a gritty blues-rock duo consisting of sisters Rebecca & Megan Lovell. Originally from north Georgia, the band now lives in Nashville, bringing with them their unique brand of southern-inspired tunes. Starting their musical journey in...

The Tell Alls (ft. Lilly Hiatt) “Road Gets Rough” – Casey’s...

“Road Gets Rough” by The Tell Alls (ft. Lilly Hiatt) is Casey’s DJ pick of the week! The Tell Alls is a locally based act spearheaded by artist Ken Buono. Cutting his teeth as a founding member of different Philadelphia-based indie bands, Buono has opened for the likes of Joe...

The 615 – 6/23/25

This week on the615, Casey introduced Late Night Television as our new Local Artist of the Week! We also heard tracks from Jess Nolan, The New Tropics, Kaitlin Butts, and many more. Tune in every Monday and Saturday from 6pm to 8pm for the615! Special thanks to our sponsor SAE Institute!...

Maggie Rose “Relentless” – Dan’s DJ Pick of The Week

Lt. Dan’s Pick of The Week is “Relentless” by Maggie Rose! Local country darling Maggie Rose has broken into 2025 with her new single “Relentless”. This powerful track follows her album “No One Gets Out Alive” released last year which received a nomination for Best Americana Album at the Grammys....

Late Night Television “No One Knows I’m a Rockstar” – Local...

Lightning 100 is excited to announce Late Night Television as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week with their song “No One Knows I’m a Rockstar”! Late Night Television is a Nashville indie rock band that fuses retro rock and modern pop. The band was formed in 2023 by friends Aidan...

The 615 – 6/16/25

This week on the 615, Casey introduces Trauna as our new Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week! We also have tracks from Toy Dinosaur, Late Night Television, Steady Rotation, and many more. Tune in every Monday and Saturday from 6pm to 8pm for the615! Special thanks to our...

Trauna “Runner”– Local Artist of the Week

Lightning 100 is excited to announce Trauna as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week with their song “Runner”! This Nashville-based duo is composed of Connor Robertson and Liz Freel. They were formed in a basement in Grand Rapids, Michigan during a period that allowed Robertson to refine his production skills...

Molly Tuttle “That’s Gonna Leave a Mark” – Rev’s DJ Pick...

Rev’s DJ pick of the week is “That’s Gonna Leave a Mark" by Molly Tuttle! Molly Tuttle, fresh off Grammy wins with Golden Highway, releases "That's Gonna Leave a Mark," a fearless solo single. Known for her dazzling guitar and bluegrass, Tuttle explores a bold sound blending blends pop, rock,...