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 British singer also follows in Björk's footsteps by pairing powerful vocals with glacial electronics, and takes Burial's lead by skilfully manipulating her voice through electronic software.