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	Podcast:		EMPLOYEE of the MONTH
	Episode:		SHARON VAN ETTEN sings live and talks about Kyp Malone, McDonalds, and Wine.
	Category:		Arts
	Duration:		00:25:34
	Publish Date:		2016-02-16 21:26:34
	Description:		Before fans and critics knew Sharon Van Etten’s wry, whip-smart lyrics and enchanting harmonies, the singer/songwriter worked the fryer at McDonalds. Despite constant promotions, she moved on. She baked donuts at a donut shop, worked at wine stores, built Subway sandwiches, and revealed in our interview that Chipotle isn’t the only bad apple. As she started considering making a go of singing and songwriting, she connected with Kyp Malone, of TV on the Radio. Malone helped her make music her main gig. He wasn’t alone in recognizing her innate talent. Etten found a following fast. She started touring non-stop and churned out exquisite albums, including Because I Was in Love (2009), epic (2010), Tramp (2012), Are We There (2014), and her latest EP is I Don’t Want To Let You Down (2015). Even as she is now beloved internationally, Etten hasn’t lost her voice, physically or metaphorically, thoughtful gaze, or sly humor. In our Employee of the Month interview, which was recorded live at Joe’s Pub, she sang...
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