Higher Than Heaven (Polydor)I was lucky enough to review Ellie Goulding’s Newcastle date of her Brightest Blue tour for The Crack some time ago, and have been looking forward to this album ever since. It’s definitely a move away from her previous release, which was very personal and introspective, and is chockful of feel-good dance tracks.Goulding frequently collaborates with DJs such as Calvin Harris and Sigala, but here she proves that she can also hold her own when it comes to producing memorable floor fillers. LT

Out now on Polydor