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Welcome to Album 88's homepage. We're at the beginning of your FM dial at 88.5 FM in nearly all of north Georgia. At 100,000 watts, WRAS is the largest completely student-run station in the country.

WRAS Announcements

WRAS Voted "Best Overall Radio Station" by Critics and Readers of Creative Loafing

Wednesday September 24, 2008


Thanks to Creative Loafing and everyone who voted for WRAS!

"Sure, you can justify the wild popularity of Georgia State University’s WRAS-FM (88.5) because of its long-running and refreshingly unique programming. Oldies but goodies include soundtrack symposium “Nitrate 88" on Saturday afternoons, drum-and-bass show “Subterranean” on Friday nights, and the head-nodding Saturday-evening block of soul and hip-hop shows “Soul Kitchen,” “Urban Flava” and “The Bomb.” But when you add niche shows such as “Nippon Music Champ” (all things Japanese, Sunday evenings), and the girls-only “Mighty Aphrodite” (Thursday nights), then mix it with the station’s groundbreaking regular rotation, the quality is amplified. To top things off, WRAS devotes a fair chunk of its time and resources to Atlanta’s up-and-coming and well-established bands. Check out the station’s website for videos of live, in-studio performances – and be sure to listen for the student-produced show promos, which are nearly as entertaining as the music itself."

WRAS is Now Taking Applications for New Volunteer DJ's

Sunday September 14, 2008


This is a very important Message for Georgia State University Students interested in working at the most powerful college radio station in America: WRAS Atlanta, Album 88- the 100,000 Watt student voice of GSU.

We here at WRAS, Album 88 are taking applications for new Volunteer DJ’s from September 15th to September 27th. If you are currently a Georgia State University Student enrolled in 6 credit hours, with a GPA of 2.0 or higher, with one semester at Georgia State University under your belt (regardless of major or experience)- YOU are Eligible!

Applications are available ONLY at The Dean of Students Office, Suite 300 in the Student Center, located at the corner of Cortland and Gilmer streets. Applications are due back to the same office no later 5:15pm on Friday September 27th for our Fall Semester hiring session.

Feel free to email any questions to wras88@gmail.com or call 404 413 1630.

Welcome Fall Students

Monday August 18, 2008


Here we go folks, the 2008-2009 school year is upon us! Last year brought us lots of great new music to share with the people of Atlanta and beyond. I am sure this next year will be no different. We look forward to another year purveying cutting edge music as the nation's premier college radio station!

WRAS Management 2008-09!

Monday May 26, 2008


WRAS is proud to announce the 2008-2009 management staff. Congrats to all those selected!

General Manager: Adam "Bomb" Devore
Music Director: Thomas Niles
Assistant Music Director: Jasmine Butler
Assistant Music Director: Zanna Huff
Program Director: Chelsea Taylor*
Assistant Program Director: Alex Chaudhry
Assistant Program Director: Elizabeth Stephens
Promotions Director: Farzad Moghaddam
Assistant Promotions Director: Amanda Murray
Public Service Announcement Director: Yoon Nam*
Webmaster: Jenny Irvin
News Director: John Asante
Production Director: David Bradley


(* = will not officially assume title until July 1, 2008)

WRAS Year-End Award Winners Announced!

Sunday May 18, 2008


On May 18, 2008, WRAS aired the winners of a variety of staff and listener polls at the top of Nippon Music Champ. Printed below are the final selections, including YOUR choices in the Best DJ and Best Speciality Show categories.

Congratulations to all of the finalists! WRAS thanks all of its listeners and staff who participated. We hope to make this a yearly occasion for our fans to let their voices be heard!

For the full list click here.

WRAS Announces its New Lineup of Shows

Wednesday May 14, 2008


We want to thank all our loyal listeners for their feedback for the WRAS Awards. Winners in seven categories, including the two "listener's choice" awards will be announced Sunday at 6pm!

With the school year at close, WRAS is excited to introduce new programs and re-introduce old programs for the 2008-9 year. These additions include:

Hotel Paral.lel - As Postscript dissolves, from its ashes rises Hotel Paral.lel. Tune in for the best in post-rock, space-rock, shoegaze, ambient-electronic, minimal-electronic, drone and experiemental rock. Check in with Geoff every Thursday 8-10pm, starting May 15.

Radio Terminus - Radio Terminus specializes in the darker side of electronica. From EBM to power noise, the show highlights the best in electro-industrial, aggrotech, futurepop, and atmospheric electro. Featuring music from such artists as Front 242, Front Line Assembly, :Wumpscut:, Combichrist, Haujobb, Converter, and VNV Nation. Zanna brings it all to you Mondays, 8-10pm starting May 19.

Under a Rock - A concept evolving from freeforms aired in the Spring 2006 and Summer 2007, Megan hosts this "stoner rock" show. Featuring bands such as Kyuss, Dozer, Fu Manchu, Torche, Floor, Priestess, Bonk, Baroness, The Fword and many, many more. Every 3-5pm on Saturday starting on May 24.

Martini's Con Queso - For years, Martini's Con Queso was Atlanta's definitive lounge/vintage program. Now Victoria is bringing it back! Hear great vintage tunes from artists such as Peggy Lee, April Stevens, Julie London, Les Baxter, The Rat Pack, Louis Prima and more. Every Saturday from 8-10am starting on May 24.

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