Dance Moms

Ever since watching (and subsequently getting addicted to) the Sia video clip for Chandelier - watch below! - I have been also addicted to Dance Moms.

Dance Moms is a reality TV show which the girl from the video clip is in. It follows a group of young dancers (the oldest is 13 and the youngest is 6) attending the dance school of the infamously tyrannical Abby Lee Miller. In the show you get to see the girls dance and that's great (Maddie, from the Sia video, is so very amazingly talented), but the main drawcard are the Dance Moms. They are hilarious and crazy and passionate and I love them! I'm not usually a reality TV fan, but this show has me hooked.

Here are the links to the Dance Mom related items we have in the catalogue and the video clip in question!
I've also included a couple of other songs she performed on Jimmy Kimmel recently to promote the release of her new album 1000 Forms of Fear - request your copy now!

Dance Moms Season 1

Dance Moms Season 2

Everything I Learnt About Life, I Learnt in Dance Class

What I'm Listening To

Every year around this time there is always a bunch of music released in preparation for summer on the other side of the world (so expect an influx of new albums and songs about drinking) and with that influx comes another update about what I'm listening to. Once again is quite varied so hopefully there's something for everyone.

I've just realised that this is very similar to my exercise playlist so maybe crank this one while walking the dog like I do? I don't know.

Lily Allen - Our Time

I absolutely love Lily Allen and I want her song Hard Out Here played when ever I enter a room but I have to say this track is the one I am listening to the most. I'm really enjoying her new album 'Sheezus' too.

Ed Sheeran - Don't  I am beyond excited for Ed's new album that's coming out next month and I am loving this version of 'Don't' that he performed on Jools Holland last weekend. That boy is a genius with his loop pedal.

Iggy Azalea-Work You've probably heard 'Fancy' featuring Charli XCX but this song is better. I bought her album "The New Classic' the other day and it's pretty good! I particularly like the song 'Goddess'.

Lady Antebellum - Bartender Lady A have just announced that they're working on their 5th studio album and again, I'm excited. This song is unbelievably catchy and a is wicked lead single.

Sia - Chandelier  I was a bit meh on this song when I first heard but a friend of mine told me about this video so I re-watched it and I am absolutely hooked. It's the most beautiful, hunting music video and It reminds me of Pink's 'Try' music video a bit. Even if you don't like the song this video has to be appreciated for what it is.

Zac Brown Band - Goodbye in her Eyes I've had this song on my ipod for a really long time and always liked it but lately I just keep going back to this song. It's so sad but lovely at the same time. the Zac Brown Band are so brilliant, I really wish they had more of a following in New Zealand.