Reality finally crept in with the return of work and responsibilities (we kind of forgot we had those). Getting over the holidays and jumping back into a crazy schedule is tough, but we’re here for you. While you were rediscovering your coffee addiction and having instagram withdrawals at work, we were compiling can’t miss music moments just for you. From Sia‘s controversial new video to a long-awaited pop princess collab, here’s your monday music update.
by: Shannon Kurlander
Sia “Elastic Heart” video feat. Maddie Ziegler & Sia LaBeouf
The latest Sia video, starring “Chandelier” child-star and a crazed Shia LaBeouf, stirred up quite a bit of controversy with it’s intense pedophilia undertones. Sia remarked that the video was not intended to offend but she did intend for the video to be “emotional”.
Charli XCX feat. Rita Ora “Doing It”
Our pop dream team finally became a reality!
Alexa Chung “Blue Denim” (Stevie Nicks cover)
So not only is Alexa Chung the ultimate it girl (stylish, beautiful, intelligent) but she can also sing! She busts out her karaoke chops for MyTheresa.com‘s campaign directed by Gia Coppola.
Fifth Harmony “Uptown Funk” (Mark Ronson cover)
The sassy girls from Fifth Harmony take “Uptown Funk” to a new sugar-pop level (prepare to dance).
Chastity Belt “Time To Go Home”
A bit of a change-up: this is for our girls who aren’t into just sunshines-and-rainbows-pop. These Seattle girls are making waves with their alt grunge with more than a tinge of melancholy.