New Music

Tenacious D “Keep On Loving You” – Dan’s DJ Pick of the Week

Dan’s DJ Pick of the Week is “Keep On Loving You” by Tenacious D! REO Speedwagon is a comedy rock duo made up of actors Jack Black and Kyle Gass. Their music utilizes Black's theatrical vocals and Gass' acoustic guitar playing to create comedic "mock rock" music. Since their formation, REO Speedwagon has appeared in...

Nordista Freeze “Listen to You” – Local Artist of the Week

Lightning 100 is excited to announce Nordista Freeze as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week with his song “Listen to You”! The 2021 Music City Mayhem champion, Nordista Freeze, is a Nashville experimental pop/rock artist. Freeze is well known for his high-energy performance style that carries over to the notorious Space Prom event he hosts...

The 615 – 4/29/25

This week on the615, Casey introduced Paul McDonald as our new Local Artist of the Week! We also heard tracks from Shannon McNally, The Wild Feathers, Shanny & The East Men, 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-32925/ LB Beistad "I...

Jedd Hughes & Sarah Buxton “Stay, Don’t Be Cruel” – Jay’s DJ Pick of the Week

Jayson’s DJ pick of the week is “Stay, Don't Be Cruel” by Jedd Hughes & Sarah Buxton! Jedd Hughes, a native Australian made his way to Nashville in 2002 and has continued to come back to Nashville after various tours and moves to explore different music scenes. Hughes uses his music as an outlet to...

Lord Huron “Nothing I Need” – Rev’s DJ Pick of the Week

Rev’s DJ pick of the week is “Nothing I Need” by Lord Huron!  Coming off of a release with actress Kristen Stewart in January, Lord Huron has returned with yet another single. Lord Huron has a thorough history beginning with founder Ben Schneider growing up in the Great Lakes, hence the inspiration for the band’s...

Carey Ott “On The Lam” – Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week

Casey’s DJ pick of the week is “On The Lam” by Carey Ott! Carey Ott, originally from Chicago, recently released his new single, "On The Lam." Ott originally got his start in the Chicago music scene with a band called Torben Floor in the '90s. When Torben Floor decided to break up, Ott saw an...

Courting “Pause at You” – Steph’s DJ Pick of the Week

Courting is a British electric rock group based in Liverpool that is making waves for their combination of post punk and hyper pop. The quartet consists of Sean Thomas, Sean Murphy-O'Neill, Joshua Cope, and Connor McCann. The band has released three albums in the last three years. Each project contains different sounds and inspirations...

New Music Monday 3/24/25

Welcome back to another week of New Music Monday! This week we're checking out new releases from Japanese Breakfast, My Morning Jacket, Stereophonics, Parcels, Wishy, and more. https://www.mixcloud.com/Lightning100/new-music-monday-32525/ New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8-9pm on Lightning 100. This week's playlist:Billy Marten - FeelingJapanese Breakfast - Picture WindowMy Morning Jacket - Half A LifetimePanchiko - Mac’s...

The Cat Empire “Going to Live” – Dan’s DJ Pick of the Week

Dan’s DJ Pick of the Week is “Going to Live” by The Cat Empire! Australian jazz and funk band, The Cat Empire is back with their new album Bird in Paradise! This project is the band's tenth studio album that was made spontaneously in order to capture the group's raw and candid energy. The lead...

The 615 – 3/22/25

This week on the615, Casey introduced Zdan as our new Local Artist of the Week! We also heard tracks from Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge, Post Sex Nachos, A.J. Croce, 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-32225/ Nordista Freeze "Listen...

Tomar & The FCs “Ain’t Worth It” – Jayson’s DJ Pick of the Week

Jayson’s DJ pick of the week is “Ain’t Worth It” by Tomar & The FCs!  Full of energy and soul, this band is coming off of a major album release in February. Being raised in Austin, Texas, Tomar Williams began playing in the local scene with his family and other local acts. A little less...

Matt Berninger “Bonnet Of Pins” – Rev’s DJ Pick of the Week

Rev's DJ Pick of the Week is “Bonnet Of Pins” by Matt Berninger! The National's frontman and lyricist, Matt Berninger, is back with the lead single off of his second solo album. Berninger's first solo album Serpentine Prison was released in October 2020. Since then, The National has released the albums First Two Pages of...

Paul McDonald “Dark Side” – Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week

Casey’s DJ pick of the week is “Dark Side” by Paul McDonald! Nashville local, Paul McDonald is back with his newest single "Dark Side"! McDonald has proven his talent and lasting presence through his influence as frontman of Hightide Blues and The Grand Magnolias. Additionally, he has found success on American Idol, and through his...

HAIM “Relationships” – Steph’s DJ Pick of the Week

Steph’s DJ pick of the week is “Relationships” by HAIM! The three Haim sisters have returned with a lead single for their upcoming album. The band features 3 sisters - Este, Alana, and Danielle, each with their own remarkable musical skillset. Growing up in a musical family, the Haim sisters have been familiar with playing...

The 615 – 3/17/25

This week on the615, Casey introduces ZDAN as our new Local Artist of the Week! We also heard tracks from Dreaded Laramie, Gabrielle Grace, Bullshark, 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-31725/ Carey Ott "On The Lam" Joy Oladokun "All My Time" The...

New Music Monday 3/17/25

We're celebrating St. Patty's day with an hour of great new music (as usual)! Tune in to hear new releases from Bon Iver, HAIM, Sunflower Bean, feeble little horse, and more. New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8-9pm on Lightning 100. https://www.mixcloud.com/Lightning100/new-music-monday-31725/ This week's playlist:Bon Iver - If Only I Could Wait (ft. Danielle Haim)HAIM -...

Joy Oladokun “All My Time” – Dan’s DJ Pick of the Week

Dan’s DJ Pick of the Week is “All My Time” by Joy Oladokun! Joy Oladokun is a Nashville based singer-songwriter known for her passionate and authentic writing style. Her most recent album OBSERVATIONS FROM A CROWDED ROOM, is a raw narrative of the struggle to balance fame and day to day life. This project is...

ZDAN “Pink Lipstick” – Local Artist of the Week

Lightning 100 is excited to announce ZDAN as our Frothy Monkey Local Artist of the Week with her song “Pink Lipstick”! Canadian artist and producer based in Nashville—ZDAN is a rock and roll artist pulling influences from the sounds of artists like The Runaways, Bikini Kill, and Bryan Adams. ZDAN spent many years carving out her sound...