100,000 watts of quality,
diverse programming
100,000 watts of quality,
diverse programming
Welcome to the brand new
WREK Blog
The WREK Blog showcases the creative work of our operators beyond the booth. Here you’ll find album and concert reviews, live photography, artist interviews, and features highlighting the music, culture, and community that power WREK.
Author: Robin Dong
Nettspend’s debut album has its moments, but they’re not enough to rescue it from an overwhelming sense of dullness. Since his arrival onto the scene in 2023 with his single “Drankdrankdrank,” Nettspend has been one of rap’s most polarizing figures. His musical content and age raise some questions: why is a young, white suburban rapper from Richmond, Virginia, rapping about sex, money, and drugs? That image, if we’re being honest, is off-putting; it reads more like cosplay than authent
Published On: 3/18/2026
Author: Grace Osborn
Last Thursday, up and coming Indietronica band Cootie Catcher made a stop on their longest tour to date at WREK’s own event! They were joined by Hillview #73, Mood Room, and Strumbrush at the Masquerade’s Purgatory stage. Hillview #73 started off the night with noisy guitar blended with soft vocals. They had a clear unity in their stage presence that made them great to watch. Mood Room followed with a bit deeper and darker sound, showcasing lush, mesmerizing melodies. Next, Atlanta sensation S
Published On: 3/18/2026
Author: Alyssa Madsen
On February 27, the Star Community Bar in Little 5 Points hosted a night full of acts that unleashed the crowd's wild side, headlined by Wieuca. It was my first time at this venue, and my immediate thought was that it was a smaller, cozier version of Athens’ 40 Watt Club. With four punk rock bands on the bill, the evening promised fans of the genre authenticity and an anti-establishment attitude. As concertgoers trickled in, the show opened with the first band of the night, Cascadent. Their sou
Published On: 3/16/2026
Author: Nick Owens
During their Atlanta stop at Variety Playhouse, Canadian folk singer-songwriter Leith Ross blended exuberance with vulnerability, bringing the audience closer not only to the music but also to each other.
Published On: 12/1/2025
Stories, projects, and highlights from WREK—off the air.
Author: WREK
Welcome to the first edition of our brand new "WREK the Newsletter"! From the radio station that brings you music you don’t hear on the radio, this monthly newsletter will include everything we do that you don't hear on air! WREK is home to dozens of specialty shows, countless operators, and several WREK sub teams that help keep our broadcast going 24/7. This newsletter is here to give you a special look into our day-to-day operations, upcoming events, and new exclusive content. You will soon be
Published On: 3/1/2026
Author: Christian Byrd
Whether you’re a regular listener, a Georgia Tech student, or one of our very own radio operators, we at WREK Atlanta are excited to share with you the first issue of our brand new monthly newsletter. This collaborative project is meant to encapsulate all that us operators are getting up to! Let’s get straight to the updates: New Dummy-Operators Sixty-six new dummy-operators are in the studio getting hands-on training from experienced operators. We actually capped out on the amount of new
Published On: 10/3/2025