How did Sia go from indie darling to international songwriting superstar?  In this episode of The Chain, Britt takes a look at Sia’s humble beginnings as an acid jazz singer in Adelaide, through to her work writing songs for the likes of Beyonce, Katy Perry and Rihanna.

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From this episode:

• UndercoverHD.com’s 2005 interview
• Sia sits down with Chris Connelly for Nightline (ABC)
• Sia’s appearance at the Survivor: Edge of Extinction reunion show
• Sia's 2014 interview with Howard Stern
• Sia writes a track for Christina Aguilera via TheMusic411
• Christina Aguilera talking about Sia via MTV
• Tai Admits That He Doesn't Really Know Who 'Sia' Is via ET Canada
• Vulture: The Ending of Six Feet Under, Explained in an Oral History

The problems with “Music”:

• Sia Defends 'Music' Against Autism Community via ET Canada
• Clem Bastow for The Guardian: Sia's film Music misrepresents autistic people. It could also do us damage
• SIA'S MOVIE MUSIC | An Autistic's Opinion via Paige Layle
• Time: Sia's Music Disability Debate Goes Beyond Representation
• AN AUTISTIC REACTION TO 'MUSIC' BY SIA via Chloé Hayden
• Rolling Stone: Sia's 'Music' Is a Misguided Autism Musical -- and a Big Mistake
• Junkee: Why Sia's Movie Just Didn't Do Right By People With Autism
• It’s Time for Sia to Face the Music: Why Sia's Music Is Harmful to the Autistic Community via Paste