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For Immediate Release: Evening Sun Hanover, PA

April 12, 2026
Williamsburg, Pennsylvania

WKRD Label Grows in Williamsburg with New Artists, a New Website, and a Full Creator Dashboard Built to Help Musicians Make Music

Williamsburg, PA — April 12, 2026 — WKRD Label announced a new stage of growth from Williamsburg, Pennsylvania, including new artist development, an updated website, and the launch of a full RS Creators Dashboard designed to help musicians, songwriters, bands, and creators move from an idea to a finished song.

Founded by Lee Wastler, WKRD Label continues to expand its mission of helping independent artists create, prepare, polish, protect, and release their music. The company’s latest growth includes a stronger online presence, improved creator tools, and more resources for artists who need help navigating the modern music process.

The new WKRD Label website is designed to give creators access to tools and information in one central place. One of the biggest additions is the RS Creators Dashboard, a full creator workspace that helps artists plan songs, write lyrics, build music, record ideas, master tracks, fine-tune finished songs, check release details, and prepare for the next step.

The dashboard includes tools for songwriting, creative notes, music sheets, beat creation, synth sounds, piano, bass, strings, percussion, mastering, fine-tuning, copyright checks, fingerprinting, metadata, ISRC and UPC requests, radio submission preparation, EPK building, and more.

“Artists often do not know where to start,” said Lee Wastler, founder of WKRD Label. “The Creator Dashboard was built to give them a path. They can plan a song, create music, record stems, master it, fine-tune it, check the copyright and release details, request codes, and get ready to share or package the music.”

WKRD Label encourages users to experiment with the dashboard tools. Many of the tools include buttons, sliders, presets, loops, effects, stems, recording options, and audio controls. While the tools may seem confusing at first, they are built for hands-on creative use. Artists are encouraged to play with the controls, adjust sounds, test effects, try beats, record ideas, and learn by experimenting.

The company’s growth in Williamsburg also includes continued support for artists interested in physical music products. WKRD Label can help artists put albums or singles on CDs, USB drives, and other physical music formats. The company also has equipment and tools for professional mastering, fine-tuning, audio preparation, and release support.

WKRD Label’s approach is built around the full music journey: planning, creating, recording, mastering, fine-tuning, documenting, protecting, packaging, and promoting. The company wants artists to understand that making a song is only part of the process. A strong release also requires clear metadata, credits, copyright awareness, quality checks, release planning, and professional presentation.

As WKRD Label continues to grow with new artists and expanded services, the company remains focused on giving creators a place to learn, build, and prepare music with confidence.

About WKRD Label

WKRD Label is an independent music label and creator support company founded by Lee Wastler. The company helps artists, bands, songwriters, and creators with songwriting, recording preparation, mastering, fine-tuning, release planning, copyright awareness, ISRC and UPC preparation, EPK creation, radio submission support, CDs, USBs, and physical music packaging.

Media Contact:
WKRD Label
Lee Wastler
Website: https://wkrdlabel.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SoundBay Recognizes “The Mirror Has No Face” by Wastlers Band, a WKRD Label Member, in the Top 20% of Uploads

Williamsburg, Pennsylvania — March 6, 2026 — Wastlers Band, a member of WKRD Label & Publishing Co., received recognition from SoundBay on March 6, 2026, for the song “The Mirror Has No Face.” The track ranked in the top 20% of uploads for musical, vocal, and production qualities in the United Kingdom.

This recognition highlights the strength of Wastlers Band’s creative work and the growing standard of music being developed through WKRD Label. “The Mirror Has No Face” stood out for its overall song presentation, vocal performance, and production quality, placing it among SoundBay’s stronger-reviewed uploads.

“This is an encouraging achievement for Wastlers Band and for WKRD Label,” said Lee Wastler of WKRD Label & Publishing Co. “To have ‘The Mirror Has No Face’ recognized in the top 20% for musical, vocal, and production qualities shows that the work is moving in the right direction and that the sound we are building has real promise.”

WKRD Label & Publishing Co. continues to support independent artists, writers, bands, and music creators through creative tools, music education, recording resources, copyright proof support, royalty resources, CD creation planning, and artist development services.

The recognition of “The Mirror Has No Face” marks another positive step for Wastlers Band as the group continues developing its sound and building its presence as part of the WKRD Label community.

About Wastlers Band
Wastlers Band is a WKRD Label member project focused on creating original music with strong songwriting, vocal expression, and production development.

About WKRD Label & Publishing Co.
WKRD Label & Publishing Co., owned by Wastler Entertainment, provides music creator tools, artist resources, education, recording support, release preparation, copyright proof services, royalty resources, CD creation planning, and creative development support for independent music creators.

For Immediate Release: Gazitter, Altoona, PA
July 5, 2024
Altoona, Pennsylvania

WKRD Label Expands in Altoona with Recording Studio Work, WKRD The Cove Rock Radio, and a Cast of Unforgettable Radio Personalities

Altoona, PA — July 5, 2024 — WKRD Label announced continued growth from Altoona, Pennsylvania, where the company has been operating recording studio services while expanding the creative world of WKRD The Cove Rock Radio, an energetic rock radio brand built around music, personality, humor, and independent creator support.

Led by Lee Wastler, WKRD Label has been developing a unique blend of recording services, artist support, radio entertainment, and creative storytelling. The Altoona chapter of WKRD brought together both the serious side of music production and the fun side of radio culture.

At the center of WKRD The Cove Rock Radio is a colorful cast of on-air personalities. DJ Golddigger, who proudly thinks he is a pirate, brings a wild, adventurous spirit to the station. DJ Brandon, known as a tacky beach lover with a flair for the ridiculous, adds humor, beach energy, and unpredictable personality. Ariana, the producer, works hard to hold the operation together, keeping the mischief under control and trying to keep trouble away from the boss, Lee Wastler.

Adding even more personality to the WKRD world is Peety the Red Dragon, the station mascot. Peety is friendly, loyal, and loved by the crew, but he also has a habit of getting into trouble at the worst possible times. Whether it is studio chaos, radio mischief, or unexpected interruptions, Peety has become part of the WKRD identity.

“WKRD is not just about pressing play,” said Lee Wastler, founder of WKRD Label and WKRD The Cove Rock Radio. “We are building a place where music, creativity, radio, humor, and artist support all come together. The recording studio gives artists a place to create, and the radio side gives us a way to bring personality and entertainment to the audience.”

During its Altoona development, WKRD Label focused on recording studio work, artist guidance, mastering preparation, and radio branding. WKRD The Cove Rock Radio continued building its rock identity while creating a memorable station atmosphere that feels different from ordinary radio.

The company’s goal is to support creators while also building an entertaining platform that listeners can remember. By combining recording services, local Pennsylvania identity, rock radio energy, and character-driven programming, WKRD Label continues to develop a creative brand that stands apart.

WKRD Label also continues to encourage artists to take music preparation seriously. The company supports creators with planning, recording, mastering, release checks, copyright awareness, and preparation for physical or digital music projects.

About WKRD Label and WKRD The Cove Rock Radio

WKRD Label is an independent music label and creator support company founded by Lee Wastler. The company helps artists and bands with recording preparation, mastering, release planning, music education, and creative support. WKRD The Cove Rock Radio is the company’s rock radio brand, featuring music, entertainment, original station personality, and a growing cast of WKRD characters.

Media Contact:
WKRD Label
Lee Wastler
Website: https://wkrdlabel.com
WKRD The Cove Rock Radio: https://wkrdradio.com

Harold, Martinsburg, PA
March 15, 2023
Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania

WKRD Label Begins Building a New Creative Home for Independent Music Artists in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania

Roaring Spring, PA — March 15, 2023 — WKRD Label announced the early development of its independent music and creator services from Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania, with a mission to help artists, bands, songwriters, and music creators take their ideas seriously and move closer to professional release.

Founded and led by Lee Wastler, WKRD Label was created with a simple goal: give independent creators a place to learn, grow, record, improve, and prepare their music without feeling lost in the modern music industry. From songwriting and recording guidance to artist support, music preparation, and future release planning, WKRD Label began laying the foundation for a creator-focused music service built around real people, real songs, and real artistic development.

The Roaring Spring location marked an important starting point for the company’s growth. WKRD Label began shaping its identity around helping artists understand more than just how to make a song. The label also focused on the important steps many creators overlook, including song structure, recording quality, metadata, copyright awareness, artist branding, release preparation, and the importance of having a clear plan before putting music into the world.

“Independent artists need more than encouragement,” said Lee Wastler, founder of WKRD Label. “They need tools, guidance, honest feedback, and a place where they can ask questions before they make costly mistakes. WKRD Label was started to help artists move from an idea to something they can be proud to share.”

WKRD Label’s early work in Roaring Spring included developing creative resources, artist support ideas, production planning, and music service concepts that would later grow into a wider platform for creators. The company’s long-term vision includes helping artists with recording, mastering, release preparation, physical music options, promotion, and education.

The label also began building a strong focus on artist responsibility. WKRD Label encourages creators to write their own lyrics, document their work, understand ownership, check credits, and take copyright seriously before releasing songs publicly.

As WKRD Label continues to grow, the company remains committed to helping independent creators make music with purpose, preparation, and professionalism.

About WKRD Label

WKRD Label is an independent music label and creator support company founded by Lee Wastler. The company focuses on helping artists, bands, songwriters, and music creators with songwriting, recording preparation, mastering guidance, release planning, copyright awareness, physical music options, and artist development.

Media Contact:
WKRD Label
Lee Wastler
Website: https://wkrdlabel.com