Biography of Sia
Often dubbed an "Australian treasure," Sia is a singer with an unmistakable voice. She's famous for her eclectic style, seamlessly blending jazz, folk, soul, and pop. Once you hear her voice, you'll never forget it.
Childhood
Sia Kate Isobelle Furler was born into a musical family in Adelaide, Australia. Her father, Phil Colson, worked as an art lecturer and musician, while her mother was a songwriter. Together, they played in a rockabilly band called The Soda Jerx, fronted by Sia's uncle. From an early age, Sia was immersed in music and creativity.
When her parents toured, they'd often leave young Sia home alone. She'd entertain herself by dancing in front of a mirror, copying her favorite artists. Years later, these childhood moments inspired the music video for her hit song "Chandelier."
At 17, she joined a local jazz-funk band called The Crisp. She didn't stay long but managed to record two albums with them: "Word and the Deal" and "Delirium." Both albums bombed commercially, but the experience convinced her to go solo.
Creative Journey
In 1997, Sia moved to London, where her career finally took off. She started out as a backup singer for the renowned jazz-funk band Jamiroquai, recording the album "OnlySee" with them. By 2000, she had signed a contract with the famous record label Sony Music.
Everything changed with the release of her second studio album "Colour the Small One" in 2004. The third track from the album, "Breathe Me," climbed the charts at several American radio stations. Importantly, the song was also featured in the TV show "Six Feet Under," giving her a major breakthrough. Later, the track was played at a Victoria's Secret show, in Australian supermarket commercials, during the Beijing Olympics, and in the trailer for the popular game "Prince of Persia."
By then, she'd started working on other artists' projects. In 2010, she wrote four songs for Christina Aguilera's album "BIONIC," which Aguilera called the "heart of the entire album."
However, the most famous hit that Sia penned for someone else was the song "Diamonds," performed by Rihanna. In 2012, the track topped the charts in more than 20 countries worldwide.
In 2013, Billboard released its traditional annual magazine featuring the best artists of the year. The cover depicted a woman with a paper bag over her head. The text on the bag read: "She's sold 12 million tracks, wrote the soundtrack for 'The Hunger Games,' and still doesn't want to be famous." The sticker could be peeled off to reveal Sia's actual face underneath.
After a brief break, Sia stormed back onto the global music scene in 2014 with her new solo album "1000 Forms of Fear." The album's lead single, "Chandelier," earned four Grammy nominations, cementing her place in the industry.
Her songs later soundtracked major films including "Fifty Shades of Grey" ("Salted Wound"), "The Eagle Huntress" ("Angel by the Wings"), and "Lion" ("Never Give Up").
Sia's Personal Life
Sia's life has been marked by intense highs and devastating lows. In the early 2000s, she met Dan Pontifex in London, who became her first true love. They traveled to Thailand together, but work commitments forced Dan to return to London ahead of Sia. A week before her arrival, he was killed in a car accident.The tragedy sent Sia spiraling into deep depression, fueled by heavy drinking and drug abuse. She attempted suicide, but was saved by a friend's perfectly timed phone call. Following another breakdown in 2004, Sia entered and completed a comprehensive rehab program. In 2008, she came out publicly as bisexual and became an active advocate for marriage equality.
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