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DJ Picks of the Week (4/6 – 4/11)

Jay: “Same Stars” by The Vindys Jay’s Pick of the Week is “Same Stars” by The Vindys this week! Formed in Youngstown, Ohio, in 2014, this trio has continued to push the boundaries of what they can accomplish as a band. With three albums and an EP under their belt...

DJ Picks of the Week (3/23 – 3/27)

Jayson: "Watching the Omnibus" by The Bug Club Jayson’s pick this week comes from the Welsh indie rock band The Bug Club. The band’s newest single, “Watching the Omnibus,” will be featured on their upcoming album Every Single Muscle, which is set to be released on May 29th! The Bug Club is...
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Local Artist of the Week “Hummingbird” Colony House

Lightning 100 is excited to announce Colony House and their song "Hummingbird" as our Local Artist of the Week! Casey’s pick for Local Artist of the Week is the Franklin natives, Colony House. Made up of brothers Caleb and Will Chapman, along with their friends Scott Mills and Parke Cottrell,...

DJ Picks of the Week (3/16 – 3/21)

Jay: “Doctrine of Love” by Jalen Ngonda Jay’s Pick of the Week is “Doctrine of Love” by Jalen Ngonda this week! Originally from Maryland, Jalen is known for his R&B and jazz-focused style, honing in on Marvin Gaye and the Funk Brothers as inspiration. The title track of his upcoming...

Local Artist of the Week “Not a Blue Moon” Shanny and...

Lightning 100 is excited to announce Shanny and the East Men and their song, “Not A Blue Moon,” as our Local Artist of the Week! Based out of East Nashville, Shanny and the East Men have quickly risen to become known throughout Nashville and beyond. Playing heavily in Music City’s...

DJ Picks of the Week (3/9 – 3/13)

Jayson: “Hold On (Hourglass)” by Devon Gilfillian For his DJ pick of the week, Jayson selected “Hold On (Hourglass) " by local Nashville singer-songwriter Devon Gilfillian. Devon Gilfillian is a genre defying artist who blends soul, country, and rock and roll. This specific track mixes country western sounds with...

The 615 – 3/9

This week on the615, Casey's Local Artist of the Week is Devon Gilfillian with his new single, "Hold On (Hourglass)." Casey also highlighted Margo Price, Moga Family Band, Vivienne Blue, and CeCe Coakley! Tune in to 100.1 every Saturday from 6 pm-8 pm to listen to more curated local...

Local Artist of the Week “Hold On (Hourglass)” Devon Gilfillian

Lightning 100 is excited to announce Devon Gilfillian and his song, “Hold On (Hourglass)” as our Local Artist of the Week! Born and raised in Philadelphia, one of America’s great soul music hubs, Gilfillian has since spent over a dozen years in Music City. His father, a lifelong musician and...

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...