She sung at Wills and Kate’s wedding reception and at the White House – and there’s a reason why British singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding is impressing people in high places. Taking inspiration from Florence and the Machine’s theatrical style, Ellie transgresses pop and folk with her impressive vocal range that at times sounds like a gravelly Cyndi Lauper and at others is like listening to a pixie. Following the success of the hit Starry Eyed on her 2010 debut album, Lights, Ellie shows her soulful side this time around. The tracks Halcyon and I Need Your Love are catchy standouts.