Ellie Goulding, ‘Folktronica’ musician, enters BBC Sound of 2010 list

LONDON - Rising musician Ellie Goulding, with her new style of music called “folktronica,” has made it to the BBC Sound of 2010 list.

The 22-year-old from Hereford mixes a traditional acoustic approach with a more cutting-edge electronic style.

“I didn’t expect to get anywhere a few years ago. I didn’t even expect to have a record deal, let alone be put in such a prestigious thing so I’m very happy,” the BBC News quoted Goulding as saying.

She added: “I think the list this year is great and I really believe in a lot of the acts.

“I think it’s got to that point where bands are committing to the future and creating a new sound.

“I’d like to be one of them. As much as I’m respecting old music, I’m also looking to the future and I think a lot of other bands and artists are doing the same.”

A total of 165 key music critics, broadcasters and bloggers picked their favourite three new acts, and those with the most votes made it onto the list.

Full Sound of 2010 Longlist

Daisy Dares You

Delphic

Devlin

The Drums

Everything Everything

Giggs

Gold Panda

Ellie Goulding

Hurts

Joy Orbison

Marina and the Diamonds (pictured)

Owl City

Rox

Stornoway

Two Door Cinema Club (ANI)