“By the time I got writing 'Halcyon,' I was on a roll, and I realized I had so much to write about, I realized I had so much built up inside that I couldn't really alleviate before, and then all of a sudden it was like reservoir burst.”

English singer-songwriter and activist

Ellie Goulding is an English singer-songwriter and activist. She has built a major international career and has set multiple chart records in the United Kingdom and abroad. She is also known for her songwriting and for public work tied to environmental activism, humanitarian causes, and support for LGBTQ people. Her name appears often in connection with pop music and with advocacy beyond the stage.