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Ellie Goulding's "Divorce Album" Journey: From Heartbreak to New Beginnings

Ellie Goulding reveals her upcoming album unexpectedly became a "divorce album" following her separation from ex-husband Caspar Jopling. She explains the songs trace her emotional journey from anger and sadness to finding excitement with her new boyfriend, Beau Minniear, with whom she is expecting a baby. Goulding took a "back to basics" approach, returning to guitar-based songwriting to recapture an innocent creative spark. The album is slated for release in the early months of this year.

Key Points: Ellie Goulding Opens Up About Her "Divorce Album" Creation

  • Album addresses separation from Caspar Jopling
  • Songs range from dark to hopeful
  • Expecting a baby with new boyfriend
  • Took a "back to basics" creative approach
  • Album set for early 2024 release
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Ellie Goulding didn't intend on making 'divorce album'

Singer Ellie Goulding reveals her new album chronicles her divorce from Caspar Jopling, her emotional healing, and new love with Beau Minniear.

"I didn't know it was going to be a divorce album, but that's the way it started heading. - Ellie Goulding"

Los Angeles, Jan 30

Singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding has shared that she never expected to release a "divorce album".

The 39-year-old singer's forthcoming record addresses her separation from ex-husband Caspar Jopling and she has reflected on how the changes in her personal life transformed the creative process, reports 'Female First UK'.

Speaking to Nylon magazine, Ellie said, "It had always been the goal to start this album. I didn't know it was going to be a divorce album, but that's the way it started heading. When I married my ex-husband, I thought it was for life. That will never go away and that will always stay with me. There are some songs that are necessary for me to acknowledge that time in my life and to be respectful of it".

"Then there were some songs that were extremely reactionary and sad that I felt were good to do in the moment but don't serve me long-term", she added.

As per 'Female First UK', Ellie is now expecting a baby with her new boyfriend Beau Minniear and says that her changed emotions are reflected in the upcoming album, which is slated for release in the early months of this year. The 'Love Me Like You Do' hitmaker, who also has son Arthur, four, with Jopling, said, "It's so funny that the process over the years is so indicative of how I was feeling at the time. The songs have gone from so dark and angry, to cynical, to funny, to coming out the other side, to meeting a new guy and being excited".

Goulding revealed how she took a "back to basics" approach for the new album. She said, "It was taking it back to basics for me, going back to instruments, which is so rudimental, but AI music is on the rise, working from your laptop is on the rise. I took it back to the guitar, which is where I first started. It aroused something in me that was innocent and pure from when I was 15, writing my first song".

The singer has been open about her mental health struggles and is respectful of Lola Young's decision to step away from performing after collapsing on stage at the All Things Go Music Festival in New York City last September.

- IANS

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Arjun K
Interesting how life events shape art. Many of our own Bollywood musicians could take a page from this – moving away from over-produced tracks and returning to real instruments. The part about AI music is very relevant.
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Sarah B
Respect for her openness about mental health. It's a tough conversation everywhere, including here in India. Glad she's in a better place now. The album timeline from dark to hopeful is something many can relate to after a personal setback.
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Rohit P
While I appreciate her artistic process, the personal timeline feels a bit fast? Separating, new boyfriend, expecting a baby, all while making an album. Hope the focus on 'basics' means quality music and not just a cathartic release.
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Meera T
Her song 'Love Me Like You Do' was an anthem! It's brave to channel such personal pain into work. In our culture, divorce is still a taboo topic for many. Artists sharing these stories helps normalize the conversation. All the best to her.

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