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Russ Borris

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As seen in: WFUV-FM (Bronx, NY), NPR, WBUR-FM (Boston, MA), WNYC (New York, NY), KRCC-FM (Colorado Springs, CO), Boise State Public Radio, Texas Public Radio (San Antonio, TX), WUWM-FM (Milwaukee, WI), WBGO-FM (Newark, NJ), KWGS-FM (Tulsa, OK), WESA-FM (Pittsburgh, PA) and
Director of Music Programming at WFUV in NYC. Dad. Music geek. Baseball & pro wrestling junkie. Jersey lifer.
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Iron & Wine: The Loft at City Winery 2026

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By Russ Borris Verified
| WFUV-FM (Bronx, NY) Verified
Sam Beam has been quietly engaging fans for over two decades now as Iron & Wine. While recording his 2024 album, Light Verse, he would also craft and record the songs that would become his beautiful new effort, Hen’s Teeth. Unsurprisingly, the new album is filled with warmth and love, as he navigates the struggles we all seem to face in relationships. In some way, fans come to the music of Iron & Wine for guidance and direction, as though Beam has the answers we all seek.
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Nick Cave: The Alternate Side Q&A

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By Russ Borris Verified
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Nick Cave is one of the most prominent artists of the past several decades. On his recent trip to New York City, I was able to sit down with the legendary songwriter at the historic Electric Lady Studios to talk about the new Bad Seeds album called Wild God. While Cave may seem to be an intimidating figure, he couldn't have been more generous with his time or more open in our conversation.
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The National - Words and Music - 2013

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By Russ Borris Verified
| WFUV-FM (Bronx, NY) Verified
The National has steadily held our attention ever since their 2001 self-titled debut. Over the years, the band has developed a uniquely somber yet lush style. The musical arrangements ebb and flow like tides and often have an eerie and tense feel to them — as though you may get pulled into an undertow. But there are also moments of serenity and joy in their sound. It is not lighthearted, easy-listening pop; it's rousing and dramatic music with poetically dark and evocative lyrics.
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