So says both the critics from and the readers of Creative Loafing.

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 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)

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!

(* = denotes graduated or currently inactive DJ or a presently inactive show)
5-  "Jazz Hands" James the Z* (On with the Show, regular rotation)


News Director's Choice:  Best News Reader

Christian Fuller* (also featured on The Hub, Wednesday/Friday Edition*)

Manager's Choice:  Best in Management

Adam "Bomb" Devore - 2007-8 Promotions Director


WRAS-Atlanta, 88.5FM
Left of the Dial, Right on the Music

It's the season of change in college radio and WRAS is no different.

Check out the modifications, changes and returns listed below:

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.

Album 88
Left of the Dial, Right on the Music

The DAEL's MySpace is http://www.myspace.com/entertainmentresearch

Their YouTube is http://www.youtube.com/user/entertainmentresearc

Check out the latest:  Dead Confederate.

WRASFest returns to the Eyedrum, on Friday, December 14 @ 7PM;
admission is $8. Artists and bands performing are:

Janelle Monae
Cadillac Jones
Chopper
ClanDestined
Random Rabbit
Kids W/ Codenames
b boy expositions

The station will also be featuring special programming on December 13 and 14 to gear its listeners up for the big day. 

More details and updates will follow in the coming days on wras.org and on the air at 88.5 FM. 

To go to The Eyedrum's website, click www.eyedrum.org.

WRAS is proud to announce the 2007-2008 management staff.  Congrats to all!

General Manager: Bryce McNeil
Music Director: Bobby Power
Assistant Music Director: Brandon Oliver
Assistant Music Director: Mike Zarin
Program Director: Ashley Lindsey
Assistant Program Director: Angella Copeland
Assistant Program Director: James Zeankowski
Promotions Director: Adam Devore
Assistant Promotions Director:  Farzad Mogaddan
Public Service Announcement Director: Megan Estes
Webmaster: Dawaisha Linder
News Director: Emma Lacey-Bordeaux
Production Director: Cassie Smith

Congrats!

General Manager: Cassie Smith
Music Director: Erich Hilkert
Assistant Music Director: Farbod Kokabi
Assistant Music Director: Mike Zarin
Program Director: Robert Morea
Assistant Program Director: Ashley Lindsey
Assistant Program Director: Brandon Marlow
Promotions Director: Mindi Ballard
Public Service Announcement Director: Megan Estes
Webmaster: Peter Lewman
News Director: Ed Hula
Music Loader: Mark Dinatale