Best New Bands » Ellie Goulding http://www.bestnewbands.com News, Reviews and Interviews Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:08:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 10 New Bands to See at Bonnaroo 2016 http://www.bestnewbands.com/featured-artists/10-new-bands-see-bonnaroo-2016/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/featured-artists/10-new-bands-see-bonnaroo-2016/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2016 06:58:13 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/?p=31113 Chicago – Ah, yes, festival season is in full swing! And for many, the mecca of music festivals is fast approaching. That would be Bonnaroo, of course. The four-day long camping festival in Manchester, Tennessee has long been a favorite among music lovers, who travel from all over the world to get down on the farm.

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  2. Artist of the Week: Ellie Goulding For a woman with only two albums to her name, Ellie Goulding has made the most of her time in the public eye. The 25-year-old British singer is making a name for herself by conquering radio with her brand of...
  3. AU’s Both Lights Shines at Doug Fir In Portland They weren’t exactly unknowns, but after being introduced to AU via their excellent—and critically recognized—2008 release Verbs, mention of the Portland experimental pop outfit to local music fans had been met with a disconcerting number of shrugged shoulders and furrowed...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/ellie-goulding-lights-up-austin/feed/ 1 Win a Limited Edition Ellie Goulding Print (and Her Halcyon CD)! http://www.bestnewbands.com/contests/win-a-limited-edition-ellie-goulding-print-and-her-halcyon-cd/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/contests/win-a-limited-edition-ellie-goulding-print-and-her-halcyon-cd/#comments Wed, 10 Jul 2013 02:29:55 +0000 BestNewBands.com and Interscope Records are giving away a numbered, limited edition print (pictured above) by artist Kii Arens, suitable for framing, of the artwork from Ellie Goulding’s recent album, Halcyon, to one lucky winner. And we’re throwing in a CD copy of Halcyon for good measure!   Halcyon, Goulding’s second album, was released last fall and debuted

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  1. Artist of the Week: Ellie Goulding For a woman with only two albums to her name, Ellie Goulding has made the most of her time in the public eye. The 25-year-old British singer is making a name for herself by conquering radio with her brand of...
  2. Ellie Goulding Brings The Light On A Dreary Day Dark Saturday afternoons in Los Angeles, especially in October, usually signal gloom and doom. After all, who would want to leave the safe enclave of their home when the weather as of late has been in the upper ‘70s and...
  3. Deerhunter Dig Deep in Halcyon Digest NPR has been great about satisfying my every curiosity lately. It seems like half the time I find myself waiting those last few days for the glorious release of a great band’s new album, NPR is already streaming it for...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/contests/win-a-limited-edition-ellie-goulding-print-and-her-halcyon-cd/feed/ 0 Hangout-Y’all: A Recap of Alabama’s Beach Festival Hangout Festival http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/hangout-y-all-a-recap-of-alabama-s-beach-festival-hangout-festival/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/hangout-y-all-a-recap-of-alabama-s-beach-festival-hangout-festival/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 19:15:39 +0000 Hangout Festival is a festival for everyone – the kind of music celebration that takes relaxation to the next level of intimacy. Located on the stunning beaches of Gulf Shores, Ala., the three-day festival included headliner gold. Kings of Leon, Tom Petty and Stevie Wonder graced the mega stage each evening to crowds of gargantuan

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  1. Hangout Festival 2012 I don’t know about anybody else, but I never really thought “beach and music destination” when I thought of Gulf Shores, Alabama. As the name of the city implies, it’s on the gulf, where it’s highly unlikely you’ll ever get...
  2. Live Review: Alabama Shakes Tears it Up at Brooklyn Bowl Alabama Shakes are named quite literally. They are from Alabama, and when they play, there is no way to stay still. Even slower numbers like “Hold On” warrant hands in the air, “Can I get a witness”-style. Their sold out...
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]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/hangout-y-all-a-recap-of-alabama-s-beach-festival-hangout-festival/feed/ 0 Tom Odell Shortlisted For Brit Awards Critics’ Choice http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/tom-odell-shortlisted-for-brit-awards-critics-choice/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/tom-odell-shortlisted-for-brit-awards-critics-choice/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:43:33 +0000 Tom Odell has today been announced as one of the three artists shortlisted for the 2013 . The Critics’ Choice Award is for new British acts tipped by critics for mainstream success in the forthcomng year. In previous years it has been awarded to Adele (2008), Florence and the Machine (2009), Ellie Goulding (2010) and

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  1. Michael Kiwanuka releases his new EP, ‘Home Again’ on January 3rd British soul-singer Michael Kiwanuka is proud to announce the release of his newest EP, ‘Home Again,’ via Cherrytree/Interscope Records, on January 3rd 2012. The three-song EP will only be available digitally in the US. For full track-listing, see below. Following...
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  3. Ellie Goulding Brings The Light On A Dreary Day Dark Saturday afternoons in Los Angeles, especially in October, usually signal gloom and doom. After all, who would want to leave the safe enclave of their home when the weather as of late has been in the upper ‘70s and...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/newbie-awards/2012-newbie-awards-best-new-female-artist-nominees/feed/ 0 Ellie Goulding Brings The Light On A Dreary Day http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/ellie-goulding-brings-the-light-on-a-dreary-day/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/ellie-goulding-brings-the-light-on-a-dreary-day/#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:10:10 +0000 Dark Saturday afternoons in Los Angeles, especially in October, usually signal gloom and doom. After all, who would want to leave the safe enclave of their home when the weather as of late has been in the upper ‘70s and sunny? Alas, very few things on a college football Saturday seemed enticing, and on this

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  3. Delorean Brings Barcelonan Dance Rock to Soho on 9/1 Last night the Spanish quartet arrived at Soho with a beat in their heads and more than a little pep in their step. Their upbeat indie-dance tunes head everyone on the dance floor cutting loose, including themselves (see keyboardist Unai...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/ellie-goulding-brings-the-light-on-a-dreary-day/feed/ 0 Artist of the Week: Ellie Goulding http://www.bestnewbands.com/featured-artists/artist-of-the-week-ellie-goulding/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/featured-artists/artist-of-the-week-ellie-goulding/#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:19:51 +0000 For a woman with only two albums to her name, Ellie Goulding has made the most of her time in the public eye. The 25-year-old British singer is making a name for herself by conquering radio with her brand of electropop that has won her fans across the globe. The second of four children, Goulding

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