British singer/songwriter Ellie Goulding partnered with producer Starsmith while still in college, resulting in a unique brand of folk-influenced electro pop that took the UK charts by storm. After a few successful singles overseas, audiences in North America began warming up to Goulding's sweet sound as well, charmed by her ethereal voice and infectious melodies. Soon, Goulding's debut LP Lights became a hit on both sides of the Atlantic. On her 2012 follow-up, Halcyon, she embraced a more introspective sound, which audiences found equally breathtaking.