Ellie Goulding’s new album is "a break up record."
The singer announced her second album, ‘Halcyon’, today (30.07.12) and said it deals with heartbreak – possibly inspired by her split from DJ boyfriend Greg James in January this year.
She said: "This album for me is a journey from dark into light, from confusion to understanding. I didn’t set out to write a break-up record but I think it became one.
"I’m so incredibly proud of this record, I really can’t wait for you all to hear it. Going to post a little teaser later this week I think."
The album was recorded with producer Jim Elliot – who has previously worked with Kylie Minogue and Ladyhawke – and will be preceded by a single, ‘Anything Could Happen’, on September 30.
Fans have already has a taste of Ellie’s new sound in the shape of one new song, ‘Hangin’ On’, which features rapper Tinie Tempah, and was praised over the weekend by Ed Sheeran, who tweeted: "Love the new Ellie Goulding tune."
Ellie – who is now dating dubstep musician Skrillex – will release ‘Halcyon’on October 8 2012 in the UK and October 9 in the US.