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Join us every Monday night at 8pm with Stephanie. We’ll keep you up to date on the newest music from your favorite Lightning 100 artists and some new discoveries too.


  • New Music Monday 3/25/24

    New Music Monday 3/25/24

    This week we had a slew of new albums to check out from Waxahatchee, Adrianne Lenker, Sam Evian, and The Staves, as well as a surprise EP from Hozier. We listen to all of these and many more of the week’s new releases! New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8pm-9pm on Lightning 100. This…


  • New Music Monday 3/18/24

    New Music Monday 3/18/24

    This week we’re taking a listen to new albums from Kacey Musgraves and Boecker, plus new singles from Villagers, Vampire Weekend, The Lemon Twigs, yeule covering Broken Social Scene for an upcoming A24 horror film, and much more! This week’s playlist:Kacey Musgraves – CardinalLava La Rue – Push N ShuvVillagers – You Lucky Oneyeule –…


  • New Music Monday 3/11/24

    New Music Monday 3/11/24

    This week on the show, we’re highlighting new albums from Bleachers and Sheer Mag, the return of Rainbow Kitten Surprise, plus new singles from Camera Obscura, Mt. Joy, The Marías, Ibibio Sound Machine and more. New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8-9pm. This week’s playlist:Bleachers – Jesus Is DeadSheer Mag – Playing FavoritesRainbow Kitten…


  • New Music Monday 3/4/24

    New Music Monday 3/4/24

    2024 continues to give us a whole slew of great new music! This week we highlighted new releases from St. Vincent, Yard Act, Bully, Cage the Elephant, Faye Webster, Alice Merton and more! New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8pm-9pm on Lightning 100. This week’s playlist:St. Vincent – Broken Mangglum – Eating RustHovvdy –…


  • New Music Monday 2/26/24

    New Music Monday 2/26/24

    Stephanie is back from vacation and bringing a bunch of great new releases this week from Kings of Leon, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Adrianne Lenker, Khruangbin, and much more! New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8-9pm on Lightning 100. This week’s playlist:Kings of Leon – MustangWinnetka Bowling League – Sha La LaAdrianne Lenker –…


  • New Music Monday 2/12/24

    New Music Monday 2/12/24

    This week on New Music Monday we checked out new albums from Declan McKenna, Brittany Howard, Madi Diaz, Tyler Ramsey, plus new singles from The Decemberists, The Lemon Twigs, girl in red and much more! New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8pm-9pm on Lightning 100. Brittany Howard – Another DayDeclan McKenna – Mulholland’s Dinner…


  • New Music Monday 2/5/24

    New Music Monday 2/5/24

    This week on New Music Monday we checked out the highly anticipated debut album from The Last Dinner Party, new music from Dehd, Shannon & The Clams, Hovvdy, and the first track out from A24’s upcoming Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Talking Heads’ Tribute to Stop Making Sense. New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8pm-9pm…


  • New Music Monday 1/29/24

    New Music Monday 1/29/24

    Another week, another big batch of new tunes! It was hard to narrow the playlist down to just one hour this week – we’ve got new music from Yard Act, Justice, Katy Kirby, Declan McKenna, The Staves, Brittany Howard and much more! New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8pm-9pm on Lightning 100. This week’s…


  • New Music Monday 1/22/24

    New Music Monday 1/22/24

    Lots of big name releases this week on New Music Monday! Check out new music from Bleachers, Cage The Elephant, Sleater-Kinney, Adrianne Lenker, Khruangbin, and much more. New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8-9pm on Lightning 100. This week’s playlist:Bleachers – Tiny MovesSleater-Kinney – HellTyler Ramsey – These GhostsAdrianne Lenker – Sadness As A…


  • New Music Monday 1/15/24

    New Music Monday 1/15/24

    This week we’re back in full swing with new releases! Listen to hear new music from The Black Keys, Suki Waterhouse, Waxahatchee, Faye Webster, and more. New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8-9pm on Lightning 100. This week’s playlist:The Black Keys – Beautiful People (Stay High)Suki Waterhouse – OMGBODEGA – TarkovskiFolly Group – Strange…


  • New Music Monday 1/8/24

    New Music Monday 1/8/24

    Welcome to the first New Music Monday of the new year! We started the show in January 2023 and are so excited to be bringing it back for it’s second year! This week, we’re covering new releases from the past week as well as some we missed on our break during December. Listen for new…


  • New Music Monday 12/18/23 – Best To Come

    New Music Monday 12/18/23 – Best To Come

    In our last episode of New Music Monday for 2023, we’re going to take a look at some things we’re excited for in 2024! We’ll be checking out tracks from upcoming albums by Yard Act, The Last Dinner Party, MGMT, Idles, and more. Thanks for joining us for our first year of New Music Monday!…


  • New Music Monday 12/11/23 – Best of 2023: Part 2

    New Music Monday 12/11/23 – Best of 2023: Part 2

    We’re back with part 2 of our Best of 2023 this week! Check out the rest of our favorites of the year and then tune in next week to hear what we’re excited about in early 2024. Happy holidays! New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8pm-9pm on Lightning 100. Blondshell – SepsisGeese – Mysterious…


  • New Music Monday 12/4/23 – Best of 2023: Part 1

    New Music Monday 12/4/23 – Best of 2023: Part 1

    This week and next week on New Music Monday we’re exploring some of our favorite tracks we’ve played this year! New Music Monday started with it’s first episode in late January and it’s been so fun to get to feature so many incredible artists on the show this year, highlighting artists already beloved by Lightning…


  • New Music Monday 11/27/23

    New Music Monday 11/27/23

    In our last regular episode of New Music Monday for the year, we’ve got new releases from Phoenix, Johnny Marr, Real Estate, My Morning Jacket, Momma and more! Starting next Monday we’ll be doing themed episodes throughout December to take a look back at some of our favorite new releases of 2023. New Music Monday…


  • New Music Monday 11/20/23

    New Music Monday 11/20/23

    This week on New Music Monday we featured new tracks from The Lemonheads, Bleachers, Kurt Vile, J Mascis, Hurray for the Riff Raff and much more! New Music Monday airs every Monday 8-9pm on Lightning 100. The Lemonheads – Fear of LivingBleachers – Alma MaterFriko – Crashing ThroughMeg Elsier – iznotrealKrooked Kings – HeadhuntersKurt Vile…


  • New Music Monday 11/13/23

    New Music Monday 11/13/23

    This week on New Music Monday we have a new version of Noah Kahan’s “Northern Attitude,” now featuring Hozier, along with new music from The Smile, Arlo Parks, Sleater-Kinney, Cat Power, and much more. Noah Kahan – Northern Attitude (with Hozier)Hovvdy – JeanThe Smile – Wall of EyesJames Supercave – POOR GEORGESpiritual Cramp – Talkin’…


  • New Music Monday 11/6/23

    New Music Monday 11/6/23

    This week on New Music Monday we have the final new song from The Beatles (of course!), plus new stuff from MGMT, Ty Segall, Grandaddy, Liza Anne, The Last Dinner Party, Yard Act, and more! New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8pm-9pm on Lightning 100. The Beatles – Now and ThenHotline TNT – I…


  • New Music Monday 10/30/23

    New Music Monday 10/30/23

    This week on New Music Monday we’ve got new albums from King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Black Pumas, The Kills, Gaslight Anthem (their first new album in 9 years) and much more! New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8pm-9pm on Lightning 100. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – TheiaAcid Tongue – L.S.D. IDLES…


  • New Music Monday 10/16/23

    New Music Monday 10/16/23

    This week was stacked with new releases! Check out new music from Brittany Howard, Big Thief, boygenius, Metric, Madi Diaz, M83 and much much more! New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8pm – 9pm on Lightning 100. Brittany Howard – What NowJamila Woods – Practice (ft. Saba)Big Thief – Born For Loving YouSquirrel Flower…


  • New Music Monday 10/9/23

    New Music Monday 10/9/23

    This week we have new music out from Two Door Cinema Club, TORRES, Blondshell, King Gizzard, Mac Demarco ft. Italo disco legend Ryan Paris, and much more! New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8pm-9pm on Lightning 100. Two Door Cinema Club – Sure EnoughTORRES – CollectSaya Gray – ANNIE, PICK A FLOWER.. (MY HOUSE)King…


  • New Music Monday 10/2/23

    New Music Monday 10/2/23

    This week on New Music Monday we have new albums from Cherry Glazerr, Animal Collective, Wilco, and Yoke Lore plus new singles from Eaves Wilder, Chance Peña, and more. New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8pm-9pm on Lightning 100. Cherry Glazerr – Bad HabitEaves Wilder – Freefallmeg elsier – i.s.f.Blonde Redhead – SnowmanPetey –…


  • New Music Monday 9/25/23

    New Music Monday 9/25/23

    This week we’ll be checking out new albums from locals Stephen Sanchez and Briston Maroney as well as Shakey Graves, The National, Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene, and more. New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8pm-9pm on Lightning 100. Stephen Sanchez – HighShakey Graves – LowlifeBleachers – Modern GirlUCHE YARA – www she…


  • New Music Monday 9/18/23

    New Music Monday 9/18/23

    This week on the show we’ll be taking a listen to new albums from Mitski, Corinne Bailey Rae, and Nation of Language plus new singles from Animal Collective, Cherry Glazerr, and Cat Power covering Bob Dylan. New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8pm-9pm on Lightning 100. Cherry Glazerr – SugarCorinne Bailey Rae – Red…


  • New Music Monday 9/11/23

    New Music Monday 9/11/23

    What do Tyler Childers, Olivia Rodrigo, and Geese all have in common? They’ve all got new music out, they’re all featured on this week’s episode of New Music Monday, and…that’s probably it. Check out new releases from these artists plus Liza Anne, Jess Nolan, The Moss, Depeer, and more! New Music Monday airs every Monday…


  • New Music Monday 9/5/23

    New Music Monday 9/5/23

    This week on New Music Monday we have something for everyone: summer bops for the last few weeks of warm weather, atmospheric shoe gaze, sad songs that sound happy, moody 7 minute “what ifs,” and more. Join us for an hour of brand new releases on New Music Monday every Monday night 8pm-9pm on Lightning…


  • New Music Monday 8/28/23

    New Music Monday 8/28/23

    It’s been another huge week of releases and we’re featuring new albums from Buck Meek, Islands, Ratboys, Be Your Own Pet, Becca Mancari and many more. New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8pm-9pm on Lightning 100. Be Your Own Pet – ErotomaniaRatboys – It’s Alive!Buck Meek – CycladesIslands – Life’s A JokeBecca Mancari –…


  • New Music Monday 8/21/23

    New Music Monday 8/21/23

    Big album release week! We’ll be listening to songs from the new albums out by Hozier, Genesis Owusu, Margaret Glaspy, Cautious Clay, Jon Batiste, and Gregory Alan Isakov, plus new singles from Cherry Glazerr, Al Green, and more. New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8pm-9pm on Lightning 100. Hozier – De Selby (Part 2)Genesis…


  • New Music Monday 8/14/23

    New Music Monday 8/14/23

    This week on New Music Monday, we’ve got new music from Whitney, The Joy Formidable, Jungle, King Tuff, Courtney Barnett covering Chastity Belt, and much more. New Music Monday airs every Monday night from 8pm-9pm on Lightning 100. Whitney – KansasLocal Natives – NYE (ft. Suki Waterhouse)ill peach – BLOOMThe Joy Formidable – Cut Your…


  • New Music Monday 8/7/23

    New Music Monday 8/7/23

    Thanks to several tracks clocking in at (or under) just about 2 minutes, we’ve got an extra long list of new songs tonight! Check out new music from Wilco, Stephen Sanchez, The Hives, The Front Bottoms, and Stephanie’s favorite new band of the year: The Last Dinner Party (plus much more!) New Music Monday airs…


  • New Music Monday 7/31/23

    New Music Monday 7/31/23

    This week’s new releases include Mitski with a new album announcement, Animal Collective, Tyler Childers, Ray Lamontagne, Soccer Mommy covering Sheryl Crow, and much more! New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8pm-9pm only on Lightning 100. Mitski – Bug Like an AngelNation of Language – Too Much, EnoughAnimal Collective – Soul CapturerMayer Hawthorne –…


  • New Music Monday 7/24/24

    New Music Monday 7/24/24

    Hi, Barbie! This week on the show we’re featuring a Tame Impala track from Barbie: The Album, a highly anticipated new single from Big Thief, new songs from Beabadoobee, Dan Auerbach, The Mountain Goats, and more. New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8-9pm on Lightning 100. Big Thief – Vampire EmpireAllah-Las – Right on…


  • New Music Monday 7/17/23

    New Music Monday 7/17/23

    On New Music Monday this week Allison Russell and Metric both bring us their disco takes alongside new music from Jon Batiste, Claud, Yard Act, Cherry Glazerr and much more. New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8-9pm on Lightning 100. Yard Act – The Trench Coat MuseumCherry Glazerr – Soft Like a FlowerAllison Russell…


  • New Music Monday 7/10/23

    New Music Monday 7/10/23

    We’re back! This week we’re covering two weeks of new releases and featuring new music from Declan McKenna, The Japanese House, Becca Mancari, PJ Harvey and a previously unreleased song The Breeders recorded (and possibly lost for 30 years?) while making Last Splash. Tune in for New Music Monday every Monday night 8pm to 9pm…


  • New Music Monday 6/26/23

    New Music Monday 6/26/23

    We’re kicking off this week’s New Music Monday with a brand new (very surprising) song from Corinne Bailey Rae, plus new music from Portugal. The Man, Geese, Slowdive, Faye Webster, M. Ward, Islands, and more! Corinne Bailey Rae – New York Transit QueenGeese – I See MyselfCurrent Joys – LOVE + POPBeck & Phoenix –…


  • New Music Monday 6/19/23

    New Music Monday 6/19/23

    This week on the show, we’ve got brand new songs from The Front Bottoms, Devendra Banhart, and Deer Tick, a collaboration between Suki Waterhouse and Belle and Sebastian, a surprise album from Sigur Rós and much more! The Front Bottoms – Punching BagHand Habits – Something WrongSuki Waterhouse & Belle and Sebastian – Every Day’s…


  • New Music Monday 6/12/23

    New Music Monday 6/12/23

    So many new albums out this week! Check out new releases from Jenny Lewis, Jason Isbell, Jess Williamson (all the J’s), King Krule, Youth Lagoon, Squid and much more. New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8pm – 9pm on Lightning 100. Jenny Lewis – Cherry BabyJess Williamson – Chasing SpiritsYouth Lagoon – RabbitDolly Ave…


  • New Music Monday 6/5/23

    New Music Monday 6/5/23

    We’re starting off June with some new tunes perfect for your summer playlist from Portugal. The Man, Beach Fossils, and Generationals, plus new albums from Bully, Foo Fighters, Purr, and more! Tune in for New Music Monday every Monday night from 8pm to 9pm on Lightning 100. Bully – Change Your MindSpeedy Ortiz – You…


  • New Music Monday 5/29/23

    New Music Monday 5/29/23

    Lots of great new releases, particularly from some new names, for our Memorial Day edition of New Music Monday! To start we’ve got a track from Arlo Parks’ brand new album, My Soft Machine, a previously unreleased Lonerism-era demo from Tame Impala, something from Miya Folick’s new album, some new-to-the-show artists like Water From Your…


  • New Music Monday 5/22/23

    New Music Monday 5/22/23

    Welcome back for another week of New Music Monday! This week we’re featuring new albums by Sir Chloe, Alex Lahey, and Tanlines, plus new songs by Foo Fighters, Liza Anne, Danielle Ponder, and more. Discover some new artists with us too like Genesis Owusu and Dream Wife! New Music Monday airs on Lightning 100 every…


  • New Music Monday 5/15/23

    New Music Monday 5/15/23

    After a week off, there is plenty of great music for the show this week! We’ll be listening to new stuff from Jean Dawson, Geese, Parker Millsap, Savannah Conley, The Pretenders, a previously unreleased track from the 10th anniversary edition of Daft Punk’s final album, Random Access Memories, featuring Julian Casablancas, and much more. New…


  • New Music Monday 5/1/23

    New Music Monday 5/1/23

    This week on New Music Monday we have the first new music out from The Gaslight Anthem in 9 years, a new track from PJ Harvey announcing her upcoming 10th studio album, songs from new albums out by The National and Indigo de Souza, and much more. New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8pm-9pm…


  • New Music Monday 4/25/23

    New Music Monday 4/25/23

    We have lots of new and up-and-coming artists on the show this week: The Last Dinner Party, Iguana Death Cult, Sir Chloe, and more alongside new music from familiar names like Foo Fighters, Arlo Parks, and a Record Store Day release from Beach House. New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8pm-9pm on Lightning 100.


  • New Music Monday 4/17/23

    New Music Monday 4/17/23

    This week on New Music Monday, we have new albums out from Feist, Temples, The Tallest Man On Earth, Fruit Bats, and Magdelena Bay. We’ll also take a listen to new singles from King Krule, Wallice, and buckle up for a new one from Brooklyn duo Water From Your Eyes. Listen to the show and…


  • New Music Monday 4/10/23

    New Music Monday 4/10/23

    This week on New Music Monday, we’re taking a listen to several newly released albums including the highly anticipated Blondshell debut, Ruston Kelly, Devon Gilfillian, and Daughter. Plus, we have new singles from The Drums, Darlingside, Hand Habits, and much more! New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8pm – 9pm on Lightning 100.


  • New Music Monday 4/3/23

    New Music Monday 4/3/23

    Highlights this week include the first new song in 15 years from Nashville’s be your own pet, a new single and album announcement from Jenny Lewis, new albums out by boygenius, Michigander, and The Hold Steady, and much more! New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8-9pm on Lightning 100.


  • New Music Monday 3/27

    New Music Monday 3/27

    This week on New Music Monday we take a listen to new singles from Bully, Hippo Campus, and Grouplove, plus covers from The Regrettes and Airpark. We’ll also hear tracks from new albums out by Caroline Rose, Depeche Mode, Matt Corby, and more new music out this week. New Music Monday airs every Monday night…


  • New Music Monday 3/20/23

    New Music Monday 3/20/23

    This week on the show, we’re featuring tracks from new albums by M83, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Black Honey, and The Church. Plus new singles from Joy Oladokun, Parker Millsap, Feist, Hozier, and much more. Join us for New Music Monday every Monday night from 8pm-9pm, right after The 615! 1. Hozier – Eat Your Young2.…


  • New Music Monday 3/13/23

    New Music Monday 3/13/23

    Who knew we needed a “deeply unsettling” version of No Doubt’s “Just A Girl?” Florence + The Machine delivers, alongside other new releases from Indigo de Souza, Bailen, Caroline Rose, and Bartees Strange. Plus, learn some new names: Sam Austin, Death Valley Girls, Yacht and more! New Music Monday airs every Monday night 8pm-9pm on…


  • New Music Monday 3/6/23

    New Music Monday 3/6/23

    This week of New Music Monday is possibly my favorite collection of songs since we started the show in January. We’ve got new music from boygenius, Ron Gallo, Skinny Pelembe, Portugal. The Man, girlhouse, a newly released 1994 demo from Neutral Milk Hotel and plenty more. This is definitely not one to miss! Catch New…


  • New Music Monday 2/27/23

    New Music Monday 2/27/23

    We’re back for another week of new music! This week we have new albums from Gorillaz and U.S. Girls as well as album announcements from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Durand Jones, and Moon Taxi (details on that one TBD but at least they gave us a song to tide us over). We also…


  • New Music Monday 2/20/23

    New Music Monday 2/20/23

    Lt. Dan fills in as host this week on New Music Monday and brings us new releases from The Revivalists, Temples, The Lemon Twigs, and Feist. It’s been a particularly exciting week of releases from Nashville artists – hear new local music from Bully featuring Soccer Mommy, Parker Millsap, Joy Oladokun, The Wood Brothers, and…


  • New Music Monday 2/13/23

    New Music Monday 2/13/23

    Stephanie highlights new albums out this week by Paramore, Tennis, and Yo La Tengo, as well as new tracks from St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Beck, and Devon Gilfillian. Plus, we’ll take a listen to some new artist discoveries like CATT, Daughter, and Mo Lowda & The Humble. Tune in for New Music Monday…


  • New Music Monday 2/6/23

    New Music Monday 2/6/23

    This week on New Music Monday we’ve got interesting new releases from Yves Tumor and Young Fathers, new album announcements (along with new singles) from The Tallest Man On Earth, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Wild Child and more. Don’t miss the show live on air every Monday night 8pm – 9pm CST!


  • New Music Monday 1/30/23

    New Music Monday 1/30/23

    Welcome back to New Music Monday! It was a big week for releases so we’ll be bringing you a taste of new albums from Samia, Illiterate Light, King Tuff and The Arcs, plus an original movie soundtrack from Kevin Morby, an addictive new single from Stephen Sanchez and more. 1. Stephen Sanchez – Evangeline2. Joseph…


  • New Music Monday 1/23/23

    New Music Monday 1/23/23

    In our inaugural edition of New Music Monday, we take a listen to new songs from Arlo Parks, The National and boygenius who are all putting out new albums later this year. We’ll also hear from Ruston Kelly, Caroline Rose, Fruit Bats and more. 1. Arlo Parks – Weightless2. The National – Tropic Morning News3.…