“Since I met Starsmith, my producer, I really feel like I'm making music because we write it together and produce it together. I've got a proper involvement in the end product as opposed to just writing a song and finding someone else to produce it.”

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.