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THE RECORD All The Rage Frustrated by hype cycles and social media? You have a kindred spirit in York Factory Complaint, two punks who've created one of the year's most political albums. Read a Q&A with the fed-up duo. Read this story

FAVORITE SESSIONS KCRW Presents: Sharon Van Etten The singer-songwriter's new album, Are We There, is full of emotive, beautiful ballads. Watch Van Etten and her band perform "Nothing Will Change" live on Morning Becomes Eclectic. Watch the video

FIRST LISTEN First Listen: Luluc, 'Passerby' Luluc writes songs for late-night drives and uneventful mornings — stuff to slow the blood and the world outside. On its second album, the duo uses calm as a medium unto itself. Stream the album

MUSIC ARTICLES A Reluctant Star, Sia Deals With Fame On Her Own Terms The Australian singer never intended to be a pop star, but thanks to David Guetta, she was thrust into the spotlight. Now she's accepting her new stature without bending to the whim of others. Read this story

ALL SONGS CONSIDERED New Mix: Cat Power With Coldplay, Brian Eno, Broncho, The Wytches, More On this week's All Songs Considered: fuzzy guitar rock from Broncho, a howling punk number from Brighton's The Wytches, a collaboration between Cat Power and Coldplay and much more. Hear the show