Lightning 100

Singer/songwriter, Cody Belew, shares his artistry and story with us as we delve into his Arkansas music roots, his journey as a gay artist navigating the oft at times conflict of his identity and...

This week we talk to Mark Michaels, President/Owner of Nashville’s United Record Pressing, the oldest vinyl pressing plant in North American--2024 marks the company’s 75th anniversary. His leadership has helped URP keep up with the recent global growth on vinyl (revenues up 13.4%...

Drew Sherrod shares with us his diverse and extensive background in music supervision, production, and sync. Drew’s journey began as an artist soon transitioning to music publishing in the 1990’s and a move to...

Two-time Grammy winner, singer, songwriter, artist, producer, musician, & children’s author/composer, Daniel Tashian, talks about his long career from his first record deal at 19 to his work with Kacey Musgraves from which he...

David Robkin, Founder for Deluge Music, Nashville-based publishing/record company, and partner of Starr Restaurants is our guest.  He’ll discuss the history of Deluge Music; his vision for the “by artist, for artist” collective; the...

Our guest this week is alternative and punk rock artist & producer Justin Mauriello. He’ll discuss his career as lead singer and guitarist for Darling Thieves (formerly called “I Hate Kate”) and as a...

Tiffany Provenzano of Equal Access discusses their unique initiative to empower artists and managers from underrepresented demographics in the Country Music industry by providing financial resources, training, and networking opportunities. Tiffany discussed the accomplishments and...

This week two music industry veterans turned co-authors, Kaci Bolls & Nathan Meckel, discuss navigating the world of book publishing after co-writing a SiriusXM #1 Children’s song and adapting it into their first picture...

Our guest this week is Slim Moon, founder of independent label Kill Rock Stars. Under his leadership, Kill Rock Stars released albums by influential acts like Sleater-Kinney, Elliott Smith, The Decemberists, Bikini Kill, and...

Award-winning legendary singer-songwriter, Gilbert O’Sullivan, shares with us the highs and lows of his 50+ year career. His album sales have totaled over 10 million and in 1972 his Grammy nominated and most recognized...