Local Music Spotlight

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Our Frothy Monkey‘s local artist of the week is Jacob Perleoni with single “32”! This multi-medium multi-genre multi-instrumentalist is as local as they come. When Jacob Perleoni isn't making visual art, he's writing sci-fi epics. When he isn't doing that, he's churning out bangers that blur the lines between retro and...

This week on the615, Casey introduces Jill Andrews as our new Local Artist of the Week! We also heard tracks from Drumming Bird, Legit Smitty, Pretty Jane, and many more. Tune in every Monday and Saturday from 6pm to 8pm for the615! Special thanks to our sponsors Daddy’s Dogs and SAE Institute! https://www.mixcloud.com/Lightning100/the615-nashvilles-independent-radio-show-111824/ Jacob Perleoni...

Jay’s Lightning 100 DJ Pick of The Week this week is “El Camino High” by Moody Joody! As the film reaches its close and the protagonist breaks into a wistful monologue, it's clear there's more story to be told. Threads are unclosed, characters still have tension, and the ending you...

Our Frothy Monkey's local artist of the week is Riley Whittaker with single “Around Around Around”! Riley Whittaker is an 18 year old singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Currently based in Nashville Tennessee, originally emerging from Sedona Arizona she has a musical career that began at age 12. Riley’s songwriting and...

Our Frothy Monkey‘s local artist of the week is Lilly Hiatt with single “Shouldn't Be”! Few artists have been able to harness the culture and power of Nashville quite like Lilly Hiatt. A tried and true folkstar, Hiatt has been building her identity at a storyteller since her youth. Weaving tales...

Casey’s Lightning 100 DJ Pick of The Week this week is “Here” by Hothead Wave! Nashville's very own Hothead Wave has given us her second single, another hard-hitting banger in anticipation of her debut EP. Hailing from Lima, Peru, Lizzy Cruz has been able to actualize her vision in Nashville....

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...