Ellie Goulding opens up about returning to music and her new album
It's been three years since her last album
Ellie Goulding
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 28th Nov 2018
Ellie Goulding wowed the Hits Radio Live audience in Manchester over the weekend performing her hits including her current single 'Close To Me'. Before taking to the stage, Sarah-Jane Crawford caught up with Ellie Goulding backstage to chat about her return to music after more than a year away.
It's been around 18 months since Ellie's last song, 'First Time' with Kygo, and a massive three years since her last album, 'Delirium'. Ellie's current song, 'Close To Me', is another collaboration, this time with Diplo featuring American rapper Swae Lee, and the pop star opened up about working with Diplo.
Ellie admitted that she hasn't been on a night out with the American DJ because she doesn't really go out, "but he definitely goes out a lot." Later saying, "to be fair he's getting paid because he's DJing".
WATCH: Ellie Goulding's full interview at Hits Radio Live:
The 'Anything Can Happen' singer was then asked what it was like to be back performing again and she revealed that "it's nice", saying "it's been a while", having found in the past she was doing shows continuously.
She went on to explain that she's enjoying it more after the break, saying that before she got into "a bit of a robot routine".
Although she hasn't been releasing music, Ellie hinted that there will be another album on the way soon! Whilst she's been away from the music scene, she has been keeping busy working with a number of charities as well as the UN. She's also been living in New York and really missed baked beans when she was there!
Check out all of the best photos from Hits Radio Live 2018:
Ellie Goulding backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
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Ellie Goulding backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
Ellie Goulding backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
Ellie Goulding backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
Ellie Goulding backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
James Hype backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
James Hype backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
James Hype backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
James Hype backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
James Hype and Sarah-Jane Crawford taking a selfie backstage at Hits Radio Live
Ellie Goulding backstage at Hits Radio Live - check out that engagement ring!
James Hype on the red carpet at Hits Radio Live
James Hype performing at Hits Radio Live
James Hype performing at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps chatting to Sarah-Jane Crawford backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps with Sarah-Jane Crawford backstage at Hits Radio Live
Ellie Goulding performing at Hits Radio Live
Mabel chatting to Sarah-Jane Crawford backstage at Hits Radio Live
Mabel chatting to Sarah-Jane Crawford backstage at Hits Radio Live
Gemma Atkinson backstage at Hits Radio Live
Max George backstage at Hits Radio Live
Gethin Jones backstage at Hits Radio Live
Former Emmerdale actress Sammy Winward backstage at Hits Radio Live
Hollyoaks actor Kieron Richardson backstage at Hits Radio Live
Former Hollyoaks actress Gemma Merna backstage at Hits Radio Live
Real Housewives of Cheshire star Hanna Miraftab backstage at Hits Radio Live
Rak-Su backstage at Hits Radio Live
Christine McGuinness backstage at Hits Radio Live
James Arthur backstage at Hits Radio Live
Ellie Goulding performing at Hits Radio Live
Former Hollyoaks actress Sarah Jayne Dunn backstage at Hits Radio Live
Jazmine Franks backstage at Hits Radio Live
Sarah-Jane Crawford backstage at Hits Radio Live
Ellie Goulding performing at Hits Radio Live
Little Mix with Sarah-Jane Crawford at Hits Radio Live
Little Mix with Sarah-Jane Crawford at Hits Radio Live
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Ellie Goulding backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
Ellie Goulding backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
Ellie Goulding backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
Ellie Goulding backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
James Hype backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
James Hype backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
James Hype backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
James Hype backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
James Hype and Sarah-Jane Crawford taking a selfie backstage at Hits Radio Live
Ellie Goulding backstage at Hits Radio Live - check out that engagement ring!
James Hype on the red carpet at Hits Radio Live
James Hype performing at Hits Radio Live
James Hype performing at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps chatting to Sarah-Jane Crawford backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps with Sarah-Jane Crawford backstage at Hits Radio Live
Ellie Goulding performing at Hits Radio Live
Mabel chatting to Sarah-Jane Crawford backstage at Hits Radio Live
Mabel chatting to Sarah-Jane Crawford backstage at Hits Radio Live
Gemma Atkinson backstage at Hits Radio Live
Max George backstage at Hits Radio Live
Gethin Jones backstage at Hits Radio Live
Former Emmerdale actress Sammy Winward backstage at Hits Radio Live
Hollyoaks actor Kieron Richardson backstage at Hits Radio Live
Former Hollyoaks actress Gemma Merna backstage at Hits Radio Live
Real Housewives of Cheshire star Hanna Miraftab backstage at Hits Radio Live
Rak-Su backstage at Hits Radio Live
Christine McGuinness backstage at Hits Radio Live
James Arthur backstage at Hits Radio Live
Ellie Goulding performing at Hits Radio Live
Former Hollyoaks actress Sarah Jayne Dunn backstage at Hits Radio Live
Jazmine Franks backstage at Hits Radio Live
Sarah-Jane Crawford backstage at Hits Radio Live
Ellie Goulding performing at Hits Radio Live
Little Mix with Sarah-Jane Crawford at Hits Radio Live
Little Mix with Sarah-Jane Crawford at Hits Radio Live
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