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DJ Picks of the Week (3/2 – 3/6)

Jay: “Wishbone” by Joiner Jay’s Pick of the Week is “Wishbone” by Joiner this week! Based here in Nashville, this indie band has been slowly emerging in the music scene. Since releasing their first single in 2023, the band has been evolving their style and the sound they want their...
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Local Artist of the Week “Future Tripping” Ava Swan

Lightning 100 is excited to announce Ava Swan and her song “Future Tripping” as our Local Artist of the Week! Montana-born sing-songwriter Ava Swan brought her indie pop to Nashville in 2023! Growing up around a song-writer father and a music teacher mother, Swan was destined for a career in...
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Local Artist of the Week “heaven” massie99

Lightning 100 is excited to announce massie99 and their song “heaven” as our Local Artist of the Week! Punk trio massie99 has quickly gained popularity since their debut in 2023. The group consists of three powerhouse performers: Grace, Grayson, and Dani. The group is known for switching instruments on stage,...

DJ Picks of the Week (02/16-02/20)

Jay: “Sunshine In The Rain” by Daniel Donato This week, Jay’s Pick of the Week is “Sunshine In The Rain” by Daniel Donato. Raised here in Nashville, Daniel Donato has always been surrounded by music. This constant presence is what pushed him to pursue music, with a blend of traditional...

The 615 – 2/9

This week, Casey's Local Artist of the Week is Leah Blevins and her song "Diggin' In The Coal." Casey also highlighted artists such as The Band CAMINO, Laney Jones, Tabitha Meeks, Thom Chapman, and many more. Tune in to 100.1 every Saturday from 6 pm-8 pm to listen to...
Local Artist of the Week Leah Blevins

Local Artist of the Week “Diggin’ In The Coal” Leah Blevins

Lightning 100 is happy to announce Leah Blevins and her song “Diggin’ In The Coal” as our Local Artist of the Week! Country and Americana artist Leah Blevins hails from Sandy Hook, Kentucky and has brought an Appalachian sound to the Nashville scene. Her distinctive twangy, high soprano singing voice...

DJ Picks of the Week 2/2 – 2/6

Jay: “So Easy (To Fall In Love)” by Olivia Dean For Jay’s pick of the week, he chose the newest Grammy winner, Olivia Dean, and her hit song “So Easy (To Fall In Love)”. Born in London, Olivia Dean has built her way up in the music industry over the...

The 615 – 2/2

Joy Oladokun, Stefani Reeder, Hana Eid, Safari Room

Local Artist of the Week “Ride” Abbdavv

Lightning 100 is excited to announce Abbdavv and their song "Ride" for our Local Artist of the Week. Abbdavv is Casey's pick for Local Artist of the Week! Abbdavv is a pop rock trio based in Nashville with vocals and guitar by Abby Davis, and bass and drums from...
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DJ Picks Of The Week 1/26 – 1/30

Jayson’s Pick: “On Fire” - Langhorne Slim Jayson’s DJ pick of the week is a track called “On Fire” by singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim. We were lucky enough to have Slim in the studio last week to play the track live on air! “On Fire” comes from his newest album The Dreamin’...
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DJ Picks: 1/19-1/23

Jay: "Miss June" by Freak Slug Jay’s DJ Pick of the week is “Miss June” by British alternative/indie artist Freak Slug. Popping out in the music scene in 2019, Freak Slug has continued to release singles and albums year after year. Her new EP, released November 7th, ranges from upbeat...

The 615 – 1/19

This week Casey's pick for Local Artist of the Week was the band Girl Tones with their track "Leave The City." Casey also highlighted artists such as Finger Foods, Abbdavv, King Margo , Striking Matches, and more. Tune in to 100.1 every Saturday from 6pm-8pm to listen to more...
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Local Artist of the Week Girl Tones “Leave The City”

Lightning 100 is excited to announce Girl Tones as our Local Artist of the Week with their new single “Leave The City”. Casey has chosen local sisters Kenzie and Laila, who, together, form the rock duo Girl Tones, for this week’s local highlighted artist. Though they’ve been playing together for...
DJ Picks of the Week

DJ Picks of the Week 1/5 – 1/9

Monday - Jayson’s DJ Pick: J Mascis - “Say It On” Jayson’s pick of the week is J Mascis’s most recent single “Say It On.” Though this track was officially released on streaming on December 10th of last year, the song was tracked back in 2017 when Mascis was recording his...