An astonishingly creative and uncompromising performer, Sia is also a highly prolific hit maker and songwriter, having penned several hit singles over the last few years for others. She has crafted songs for pop icons including Rihanna ("Diamonds"), Katy Perry ("Double Rainbow"), Britney Spears ("Perfume"), Kelly Clarkson ("Invincible"), Carly Rae Jepsen ("Making the Most of the Night"), Beyoncé ("Pretty Hurts"), Celine Dion ("Love Me Back To Life"), and many more.

Jessie Shatkin produced the first single from the album, "Alive", and Sia also worked with long time collaborator/producer Greg Kurstin on the album.

"Alive" was written by Sia, Adele and Tobias Jesso, Jr. and was produced by Jesse Shatkin, 
who also co-wrote and co-produced Sia's massive four-time Grammy nominated "Chandelier."

"I'm calling it This Is Acting because they are songs I was writing for other people, so I didn't
 go in thinking 'this is something I would say'. It's more like play-acting. It's fun." - Sia

 Jan. 2016 Rythmethod