Local Music Spotlight

Jay’s Lightning 100 DJ Pick of The Week this week is “Edges” by Abigail Rose! Nashville singer songwriter Abigail Rose has quietly been carving her name on musical landmarks in all corners of Music City. With a well-traveled yet grounded spirit on display, her journey thus far seems to reflect...

Our Frothy Monkey‘s local artist of the week is Drumming Bird with his new song “Roadkill Poetry”! Drumming Bird’s latest single, “Roadkill Poetry,” is a cathartic, introspective road trip through an alt-country landscape. Nashville’s very own Austin Sawyer, the voice behind Drumming Bird, delivers on this track with his signature melodies...

Dan’s DJ pick of the week is “Going To California” by Grace Bowers If you live in Nashville, chances are you’ve heard her name floating around. Some call her “the next Clapton”, while hundreds of others express gratitude for the “savior of music’s future.” Her online presence has converted to...

Our Frothy Monkey‘s local artist of the week is Heavy Clap with debut single “Not Like The Others”! If we've ever had a more mysterious act grace the station as our local artist, Heavy Clap is unapologetically vying for the title. Shrouded in whimsical imagery that channels Carroll-esque surrealism and hazy...

Dan’s DJ Pick of The Week is “Adoringly Drunk” by The Criticals! Alt-rock outfit The Criticals have made themselves known de facto leaders of a leather-clad, raucous alternative scene here in Nashville. Their electric live show is a must-see, and has propelled the group towards new heights. One of these...

Our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week is Shawn Byrne and Friends' new song "Hot Commodity"! Dual talent artist and producer Shawn Byrne earned the feature of Nashville Local Artist of the Week. His new single comes in anticipation for his upcoming record, "Friendly Fire". The single delves into...

Our Frothy Monkey‘s local artist of the week is Crumbsnatchers with their new song “Satin Glow”! With the kind of music that sounds like colors and an energy that radiates light and electricity, Crumbsnatchers has cemented themselves as a mainstay among Nashville's indie rock alumni. Now that they're comfortably acclimated to...

Casey’s DJ Pick of The Week is “Wild Geese” by Liv Greene! Nashville native Liv Greene has gained buzz through her defiant yet vulnerable storytelling. She has been able to find a sweet spot in rootsy, traditional instrumentation and melodies, all shrouded in the vein of modern bluegrass and Americana...

Casey's DJ Pick of The Week is "My Car" by Tower Brothers! Boston natives Tower Brothers have dropped yet another offering of their explosive indie-disco power pop. The band just passed a year since moving to Nashville from the Northeast. However, brothers and songwriters Owen and Jackson Tower have long...

Dan's DJ pick of the week is "Tennessee" by Alicia Blue, Lucinda Williams, and John Paul White. Hailing from the outskirts of Los Angles, Alicia Blue uncovered an early interest in music after receiving a guitar from her grandpa. Around the same time, she found an predominant love for Bob...

Jayson's DJ Pick of The Week is "Used to It" by Nashville's own Ambrette! Ambrette has been a prominent member of the scene for some time now, shaping their sound with character, and experience. This is the assumption one might make upon first listen of their shimmering summer single "Used...

Lightning 100 is excited to announce Michigander as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week with their single "Giving Up"! Michigander is an alt rock outfit spearheaded and formed by chief songwriter Jason Singer. Getting his start in his hometown of Kalamazoo, Michigan nearly a decade ago, Singer moved...

Casey’s DJ pick of the week is “Run Free" by Tabitha Meeks. What was that final word of advice at the end of Ferris Bueller's Day Off? “Life moves pretty fast - You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." I can just imagine...

We're proud to announce Mat Kearney as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week! The Nashville based artist is back from hiatus with his new single “Headlights Home”. Ever since he moved to Nashville, Mat Kearney has been making waves in the industry. The success of his two first albums Bullet...

Lightning 100 is excited to announce Shelby Lynne as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week with her single “Over and Over”! Shelby Lynne has been making music in Nashville since she was nineteen. Her innovative soulful jazzy americana sound has made her a widely respected singer songwriter. Now,...