The English singer returns with her first album since 2015’s Delirium.
“I was transfixed,” the English singer, 33, tells EW.
She promptly asked the Baltimore-born artist to perform at her wedding.
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“She kept making sure I was taken care of onherwedding day,” he says, laughing.
“We smoothly transitioned from there to working on music together.”
When Goulding invited him onto “Start,” she already had the foundation in place.
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For his verse, serpent wanted to add “something bold.”
“Her lyrics spelled out, ‘I’m not this feeble person.
“I spent the last however many years touring and I think I put my discovery on hold.
I discovered more about myself as a performer, but not necessarily as a person.
I’ve realized how much I’ve changed over the years, physically and mentally.
I tried to unravel that.
I think that was really important to me.”
The record’s flip side, dubbed “EG.0,” introduces Goulding’s rebellious and fearless alter ego.
“It’s just fun.
Regardless of the album side or character in play, Goulding has one goal forBrightest Blue.
“I want my music to be hopeful,” she says.
“I want to help people through my music.
It’s incredible knowing that you could be that needed support for someone.”
Perfect timing, Ellie.
