Russ Borris
@daddyrussborris.bsky.social
Director of Music Programming at WFUV in NYC. Host of The Alternate Side, Fridays 9p-12a (http://wfuv.org) and 8Track podcast (http://8trackpod.com). Dad. Music geek. Baseball and pro wrestling fan. Jersey lifer.
First piece of pumpkin pie down. Let the games begin!
November 26, 2025 at 10:54 PM
First piece of pumpkin pie down. Let the games begin!
If you haven’t listened to Angel Dust from Faith No More in a while, good news. It’s still brilliant.
November 19, 2025 at 12:19 AM
If you haven’t listened to Angel Dust from Faith No More in a while, good news. It’s still brilliant.
So sad to see the news about Todd Snider. A gentle soul, sweet human being, and witty as hell songwriter. R.I.P.
November 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
So sad to see the news about Todd Snider. A gentle soul, sweet human being, and witty as hell songwriter. R.I.P.
Coming off the great show they did for @wfuv.bsky.social the other night, I’ll spin another one from the great new record from @themountaingoats.bsky.social.
Count on a bunch of other cool new stuff, some curveballs, and an overall good time to be had by all.
Join me at 9P for The Alternate Side.
Count on a bunch of other cool new stuff, some curveballs, and an overall good time to be had by all.
Join me at 9P for The Alternate Side.
November 15, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Coming off the great show they did for @wfuv.bsky.social the other night, I’ll spin another one from the great new record from @themountaingoats.bsky.social.
Count on a bunch of other cool new stuff, some curveballs, and an overall good time to be had by all.
Join me at 9P for The Alternate Side.
Count on a bunch of other cool new stuff, some curveballs, and an overall good time to be had by all.
Join me at 9P for The Alternate Side.
Our Friday night hang on The Alternate Side starts in a few on @wfuv.bsky.social
New music from Phantogram, Sleaford Mods, Miss Grit, Weird Nightmare, Sparks, Juliana Hatfield and more! And we’ll kick off the show with a brand new one from Silversun Pickups.
Catch you at 9!
New music from Phantogram, Sleaford Mods, Miss Grit, Weird Nightmare, Sparks, Juliana Hatfield and more! And we’ll kick off the show with a brand new one from Silversun Pickups.
Catch you at 9!
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November 8, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Our Friday night hang on The Alternate Side starts in a few on @wfuv.bsky.social
New music from Phantogram, Sleaford Mods, Miss Grit, Weird Nightmare, Sparks, Juliana Hatfield and more! And we’ll kick off the show with a brand new one from Silversun Pickups.
Catch you at 9!
New music from Phantogram, Sleaford Mods, Miss Grit, Weird Nightmare, Sparks, Juliana Hatfield and more! And we’ll kick off the show with a brand new one from Silversun Pickups.
Catch you at 9!
It’s the happiest night of the year!
The Alternate Side’s Halloween special is coming up at 9p on @wfuv.bsky.social.
The spectre of Mariah looms large, my friends, so let’s enjoy this last night of the spooky season with three hours of musical mayhem!
Boo!
The Alternate Side’s Halloween special is coming up at 9p on @wfuv.bsky.social.
The spectre of Mariah looms large, my friends, so let’s enjoy this last night of the spooky season with three hours of musical mayhem!
Boo!
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October 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
It’s the happiest night of the year!
The Alternate Side’s Halloween special is coming up at 9p on @wfuv.bsky.social.
The spectre of Mariah looms large, my friends, so let’s enjoy this last night of the spooky season with three hours of musical mayhem!
Boo!
The Alternate Side’s Halloween special is coming up at 9p on @wfuv.bsky.social.
The spectre of Mariah looms large, my friends, so let’s enjoy this last night of the spooky season with three hours of musical mayhem!
Boo!
Happy Public Radio Music Day to all who celebrate!
Stations like @wfuv.bsky.social are a vital resource for music discovery, and the connection between artists and audiences.
Support them!
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Stations like @wfuv.bsky.social are a vital resource for music discovery, and the connection between artists and audiences.
Support them!
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October 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Happy Public Radio Music Day to all who celebrate!
Stations like @wfuv.bsky.social are a vital resource for music discovery, and the connection between artists and audiences.
Support them!
adoptastation.org
Stations like @wfuv.bsky.social are a vital resource for music discovery, and the connection between artists and audiences.
Support them!
adoptastation.org
I’ve got your new music fix tonight on The Alternate Side on @wfuv.bsky.social.
The Charlatans, Juliana Hatfield, AVTT\PTTN, Weird Nightmare, Sleaford Mods, Miss Grit, Chanel Beads and a bunch more are all on tap for tonight.
It’s a vibe and it can be yours. Join me at 9p!
The Charlatans, Juliana Hatfield, AVTT\PTTN, Weird Nightmare, Sleaford Mods, Miss Grit, Chanel Beads and a bunch more are all on tap for tonight.
It’s a vibe and it can be yours. Join me at 9p!
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October 25, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I’ve got your new music fix tonight on The Alternate Side on @wfuv.bsky.social.
The Charlatans, Juliana Hatfield, AVTT\PTTN, Weird Nightmare, Sleaford Mods, Miss Grit, Chanel Beads and a bunch more are all on tap for tonight.
It’s a vibe and it can be yours. Join me at 9p!
The Charlatans, Juliana Hatfield, AVTT\PTTN, Weird Nightmare, Sleaford Mods, Miss Grit, Chanel Beads and a bunch more are all on tap for tonight.
It’s a vibe and it can be yours. Join me at 9p!
Back tonite on with The Alternate Side on @wfuv.bsky.social.
Big thanks to everyone who contributed to our membership drive last week and supported the show. Can’t do it without you!
New stuff tonite from Chanel Beads, Westerman, Lala Lala, Fcuckers plus the return of SUGAR!
Catch you at 9p!
Big thanks to everyone who contributed to our membership drive last week and supported the show. Can’t do it without you!
New stuff tonite from Chanel Beads, Westerman, Lala Lala, Fcuckers plus the return of SUGAR!
Catch you at 9p!
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October 17, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Back tonite on with The Alternate Side on @wfuv.bsky.social.
Big thanks to everyone who contributed to our membership drive last week and supported the show. Can’t do it without you!
New stuff tonite from Chanel Beads, Westerman, Lala Lala, Fcuckers plus the return of SUGAR!
Catch you at 9p!
Big thanks to everyone who contributed to our membership drive last week and supported the show. Can’t do it without you!
New stuff tonite from Chanel Beads, Westerman, Lala Lala, Fcuckers plus the return of SUGAR!
Catch you at 9p!
I can’t be the only one that turns their head to the side and mouths “special“ during Brass in Pocket, right?
October 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I can’t be the only one that turns their head to the side and mouths “special“ during Brass in Pocket, right?
Another sad adjustment in adulthood. If you think something is 20 years old, chances are it’s more like 30.
October 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Another sad adjustment in adulthood. If you think something is 20 years old, chances are it’s more like 30.
Love Pete and all, but this is just silly.
October 11, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Love Pete and all, but this is just silly.
I love music.
You love music.
Support the music you hear on @WFUV.bsky.social because it’s NOT here without you.
Join me for The Alternate Side at 9p and make sure you also join FUV as a member at supportwfuv.org.
You love music.
Support the music you hear on @WFUV.bsky.social because it’s NOT here without you.
Join me for The Alternate Side at 9p and make sure you also join FUV as a member at supportwfuv.org.
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October 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I love music.
You love music.
Support the music you hear on @WFUV.bsky.social because it’s NOT here without you.
Join me for The Alternate Side at 9p and make sure you also join FUV as a member at supportwfuv.org.
You love music.
Support the music you hear on @WFUV.bsky.social because it’s NOT here without you.
Join me for The Alternate Side at 9p and make sure you also join FUV as a member at supportwfuv.org.
Not going to lie. Very excited for The Alternate Side coming up at 9p on @wfuv.bsky.social, but…
I’m even MORE excited b/c we are just four weeks away from the annual Alternate Side Halloween special.
What songs do you want to hear?
I’m even MORE excited b/c we are just four weeks away from the annual Alternate Side Halloween special.
What songs do you want to hear?
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October 4, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Not going to lie. Very excited for The Alternate Side coming up at 9p on @wfuv.bsky.social, but…
I’m even MORE excited b/c we are just four weeks away from the annual Alternate Side Halloween special.
What songs do you want to hear?
I’m even MORE excited b/c we are just four weeks away from the annual Alternate Side Halloween special.
What songs do you want to hear?
Remember when I said “get yours before they sell out?”
Well, it’s almost sold out.
Get them before they’re gone and support @wfuv.bsky.social!
Well, it’s almost sold out.
Get them before they’re gone and support @wfuv.bsky.social!
And we’re off!
Tix are on sale NOW for “An Evening With @themountaingoats.bsky.social and @mollytuttlemusic.com” on 11/11 at Sony Hall.
It’s a very special night in support of @wfuv.bsky.social. Get yours before they sell out!
www.eventbrite.com/e/wfuvs-an-e...
Tix are on sale NOW for “An Evening With @themountaingoats.bsky.social and @mollytuttlemusic.com” on 11/11 at Sony Hall.
It’s a very special night in support of @wfuv.bsky.social. Get yours before they sell out!
www.eventbrite.com/e/wfuvs-an-e...
WFUV's An Evening with The Mountain Goats and Molly Tuttle
Eventbrite - WFUV Radio presents WFUV's An Evening with The Mountain Goats and Molly Tuttle - Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Sony Hall, New York, NY. Find event and ticket information.
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September 29, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Remember when I said “get yours before they sell out?”
Well, it’s almost sold out.
Get them before they’re gone and support @wfuv.bsky.social!
Well, it’s almost sold out.
Get them before they’re gone and support @wfuv.bsky.social!
Simply put, the Mets played themselves out of the playoffs. They absolutely must address what went wrong and what improvements need to be made to fix it.
It’s gonna be a really long offseason for the players who will be back.
But…
I still love them.
#LGM
It’s gonna be a really long offseason for the players who will be back.
But…
I still love them.
#LGM
September 28, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Simply put, the Mets played themselves out of the playoffs. They absolutely must address what went wrong and what improvements need to be made to fix it.
It’s gonna be a really long offseason for the players who will be back.
But…
I still love them.
#LGM
It’s gonna be a really long offseason for the players who will be back.
But…
I still love them.
#LGM
Coming up at 9P, it’s The Alternate Side on @wfuv.bsky.social.
I’ve got a ton of music on the show, including @themountaingoats.bsky.social who are playing along with @mollytuttlemusic.com on 11/11 at Sony Hall. Tickets are selling fast, so get yours now at wfuv.org!
Catch you on FUV soon!
I’ve got a ton of music on the show, including @themountaingoats.bsky.social who are playing along with @mollytuttlemusic.com on 11/11 at Sony Hall. Tickets are selling fast, so get yours now at wfuv.org!
Catch you on FUV soon!
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September 26, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Coming up at 9P, it’s The Alternate Side on @wfuv.bsky.social.
I’ve got a ton of music on the show, including @themountaingoats.bsky.social who are playing along with @mollytuttlemusic.com on 11/11 at Sony Hall. Tickets are selling fast, so get yours now at wfuv.org!
Catch you on FUV soon!
I’ve got a ton of music on the show, including @themountaingoats.bsky.social who are playing along with @mollytuttlemusic.com on 11/11 at Sony Hall. Tickets are selling fast, so get yours now at wfuv.org!
Catch you on FUV soon!
And we’re off!
Tix are on sale NOW for “An Evening With @themountaingoats.bsky.social and @mollytuttlemusic.com” on 11/11 at Sony Hall.
It’s a very special night in support of @wfuv.bsky.social. Get yours before they sell out!
www.eventbrite.com/e/wfuvs-an-e...
Tix are on sale NOW for “An Evening With @themountaingoats.bsky.social and @mollytuttlemusic.com” on 11/11 at Sony Hall.
It’s a very special night in support of @wfuv.bsky.social. Get yours before they sell out!
www.eventbrite.com/e/wfuvs-an-e...
WFUV's An Evening with The Mountain Goats and Molly Tuttle
Eventbrite - WFUV Radio presents WFUV's An Evening with The Mountain Goats and Molly Tuttle - Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Sony Hall, New York, NY. Find event and ticket information.
www.eventbrite.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
And we’re off!
Tix are on sale NOW for “An Evening With @themountaingoats.bsky.social and @mollytuttlemusic.com” on 11/11 at Sony Hall.
It’s a very special night in support of @wfuv.bsky.social. Get yours before they sell out!
www.eventbrite.com/e/wfuvs-an-e...
Tix are on sale NOW for “An Evening With @themountaingoats.bsky.social and @mollytuttlemusic.com” on 11/11 at Sony Hall.
It’s a very special night in support of @wfuv.bsky.social. Get yours before they sell out!
www.eventbrite.com/e/wfuvs-an-e...
Join @wfuv.bsky.social on Tuesday 11/11 at Sony Hall for “An Evening With @themountaingoats.bsky.social and Molly Tuttle!”
We couldn’t be more excited for this very special night in support of FUV. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10a!
See you there!
www.eventbrite.com/e/wfuvs-an-e...
We couldn’t be more excited for this very special night in support of FUV. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10a!
See you there!
www.eventbrite.com/e/wfuvs-an-e...
September 22, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Join @wfuv.bsky.social on Tuesday 11/11 at Sony Hall for “An Evening With @themountaingoats.bsky.social and Molly Tuttle!”
We couldn’t be more excited for this very special night in support of FUV. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10a!
See you there!
www.eventbrite.com/e/wfuvs-an-e...
We couldn’t be more excited for this very special night in support of FUV. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10a!
See you there!
www.eventbrite.com/e/wfuvs-an-e...
Back on @wfuv.bsky.social at 9p with The Alternate Side!
New music from Juliana Hatfield, @sparksofficial.bsky.social, @hihatchie.bsky.social, @freakslug.bsky.social, @mountaingoats.bsky.social, Suede, Yumi Zouma and so much more.
It’s a good hang filled with great music. Listen in, will ya?
New music from Juliana Hatfield, @sparksofficial.bsky.social, @hihatchie.bsky.social, @freakslug.bsky.social, @mountaingoats.bsky.social, Suede, Yumi Zouma and so much more.
It’s a good hang filled with great music. Listen in, will ya?
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September 19, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Back on @wfuv.bsky.social at 9p with The Alternate Side!
New music from Juliana Hatfield, @sparksofficial.bsky.social, @hihatchie.bsky.social, @freakslug.bsky.social, @mountaingoats.bsky.social, Suede, Yumi Zouma and so much more.
It’s a good hang filled with great music. Listen in, will ya?
New music from Juliana Hatfield, @sparksofficial.bsky.social, @hihatchie.bsky.social, @freakslug.bsky.social, @mountaingoats.bsky.social, Suede, Yumi Zouma and so much more.
It’s a good hang filled with great music. Listen in, will ya?
Monday morning just after 11AM, Alisa and I have a special concert announcement.
Make sure you’re listening to @wfuv.bsky.social. You don’t want to miss this!
Make sure you’re listening to @wfuv.bsky.social. You don’t want to miss this!
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September 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Monday morning just after 11AM, Alisa and I have a special concert announcement.
Make sure you’re listening to @wfuv.bsky.social. You don’t want to miss this!
Make sure you’re listening to @wfuv.bsky.social. You don’t want to miss this!
Back on @wfuv.bsky.social at 9p with The Alternate Side!
We’ll get things going with a back to school set, play a mess of great new music, talk about Moz’s latest craziness, and a whole lot more.
Have a listen, will ya?
We’ll get things going with a back to school set, play a mess of great new music, talk about Moz’s latest craziness, and a whole lot more.
Have a listen, will ya?
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September 6, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Back on @wfuv.bsky.social at 9p with The Alternate Side!
We’ll get things going with a back to school set, play a mess of great new music, talk about Moz’s latest craziness, and a whole lot more.
Have a listen, will ya?
We’ll get things going with a back to school set, play a mess of great new music, talk about Moz’s latest craziness, and a whole lot more.
Have a listen, will ya?
No need to mourn the end of summer. Lift your spirits with great music on The Alternate Side on @wfuv.bsky.social!
New Cut Copy, Lupe Fiasco, Joyce Manor, Austra, Hand Habits and so much more set for tonight.
See you at 9p!
New Cut Copy, Lupe Fiasco, Joyce Manor, Austra, Hand Habits and so much more set for tonight.
See you at 9p!
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August 29, 2025 at 11:46 PM
No need to mourn the end of summer. Lift your spirits with great music on The Alternate Side on @wfuv.bsky.social!
New Cut Copy, Lupe Fiasco, Joyce Manor, Austra, Hand Habits and so much more set for tonight.
See you at 9p!
New Cut Copy, Lupe Fiasco, Joyce Manor, Austra, Hand Habits and so much more set for tonight.
See you at 9p!
I get lamenting the end of summer, I do. But, waking up to 55 degrees this morning was pretty damn great, not gonna lie.
I love Fall, what can I say?
I love Fall, what can I say?
August 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I get lamenting the end of summer, I do. But, waking up to 55 degrees this morning was pretty damn great, not gonna lie.
I love Fall, what can I say?
I love Fall, what can I say?
It’s close.
“Walking on Sunshine” is the worst song in the history of recorded music.
“Walking on Sunshine” is the worst song in the history of recorded music.
Released 40 years ago today… Is this really “the worst song of all time”?
August 27, 2025 at 2:12 AM
It’s close.
“Walking on Sunshine” is the worst song in the history of recorded music.
“Walking on Sunshine” is the worst song in the history of recorded music.