Since serenading guests at last year’s Royal nuptials, Ellie’s split with her long-term fella, upped sticks to LA and, to the horror of many, shacked up with bro-step overlord Skrillex. Fans will be pleased to hear that, bar one ladylike bass wobble on ‘Figure 8’, the only thing of real significance she’s picked up from the Skrill is the his n hers haircut. Halcyon is a hugely melodic affair, albeit significantly darker in tone than the starry-eyed pop of Lights. So while we’re not sure tear-stained balladry like ‘Dead in the Water’ and glimmering electro like ‘Don’t Say A Word’ will suit Wills and Kate’s anniversary celebrations, they’re proof that Goulding’s maturing beautifully as a songwriter.