Ellie Goulding’s synth-pop songs have garnered her a huge audience since her debut single in 2009, and are as inspired by the indie folktronica of Bon Iver as they are Beyoncé’s big showbiz bangers. The Hereford-born singer also follows in Björk's footsteps by pairing powerful vocals with glacial electronics, and takes Burial's lead by skillfully manipulating her voice through electronic software.