A couple of weeks back, we asked you to vote for your top 10 artists for 2010. We had almost 600 votes, and we’re now going to countdown the top 10 over the next 10 days, finishing with our number 1 tomorrow, 10th December at midday. Today, narrowly missing out on the top spot is Ellie Goulding.

I’m not going to pretend that we’re one of the first blogs to rave about Ellie – with her contagiously catchy synth-pop, everyone has been singing her praises. Her music is quite literally packed-full of hooks just waiting to anchor themselves deep inside your brain. But as well as embracing electronica, Ellie also mixes a gentle wisp of folk into her music, which is super complimented by that quirky, buoyant voice of hers.

As well as counting Perez Hilton as fan, Ellie recently blagged herself a spot on the coveted Later With Jools Holland (whatch this below), which, for an upcoming artist, is always a good sign. Goulding’s music is both edgy enough to appeal to indie kids, but is similarly sprinkled with just the right amount of pop beats to please listeners of Chris Moyles.

However, don’t think that 2010 is going to be a walk over for Ellie Goulding – with competition from Marina and her Diamonds as well as the might of La Roux, Florence and her Machine and more, Ellie is far from guaranteed huge superstardom on a plate – she’s gonna have to work like crazy, however she’s definately got the skills to take her far…

(some of this piece previously appeared in Jess’ Bands to Watch Piece)

Listen, watch and download “Under the Sheets” below:

MP3: Ellie Goulding – Under the Sheets

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One of those hotly tipped for great things in 2010, Ellie Goulding has announced a rather big UK headlining tour for March and April 2010.

Tickets for all dates go on sale on Friday morning (4th December) at 9am.

Thursday 25th March 2010 – Bristol Thekla
Friday 26th March 2010 – Oxford Academy 2
Saturday 27th March 2010 – Birmingham Academy 2
Monday 29th March 2010 – Liverpool Academy 2
Tuesday 30th March 2010 – Manchester Club Academy
Wednesday 31st March 2010 – Sheffield Academy 2
Thursday 1st April 2010 – Leeds Cockpit
Tuesday 6th April 2010 – Nottingham Rescue Rooms
Wednesday 7th April 2010 – Newcastle The Other Rooms
Thursday 8th April 2010 – Glasgow King Tuts
Saturday 10th April 2010 – Lancaster Library
Sunday 11th April 2010 – York Fibbers
Monday 12th April 2010 – Southend Chinnerys
Tuesday 13th April 2010 – Norwich Waterfront
Thursday 15th April 2010 – London Heaven
Friday 16th April 2010 – Brighton Digital
Saturday 17th April 2010 – Cardiff Barfly

Following on from the amazing lineups of the past two years, the Mencap Little Noise sessions are back again this November to raise more money for the mental disability charity.

The lineup is almost complete, with a string of pretty amazing performances scheduled. Personally, I’m most excited about Editors day, along with the pop-tastic Alexandra Burke, Mika and Newton Faulkner days – all of the shows have great talent and with the promise of special guests, I say you should hop on down to Union Chapel to check out some great music. Head on over to the Little Noise Sessions website for more answers to your questions.

The artists so far announced include:

Monday 16th November
Editors
The Maccabees
Bombay Bicycle Club
Everything Everything

Tuesday 17th November
Alexandra Burke
Alphabeat
Marina and the Diamonds
VV Brown

Wednesday 18th November
Mika
Paloma Faith
Alex Gardner
Daisy Dares You

Thursday 19th November
Richard Hawley
I Blame Coco

Friday 20th November
Lostprophets
The Blackout
Egyptian Hip Hop

Saturday 21st November
Taio Cruz
Tinchy Stryder
Chipmunk

Sunday 22nd November
Florence and the Machine
Golden Silvers
Erik Hassle
Ellie Goulding

Monday 23rd November
David Gray
The Low Anthem
Lisa Mitchell

Tuesday 24th November
Newton Faulkner
Scouting for Girls
Little Comets
Stornoway

Here at There Goes The Fear, we’re set on bringing you new music – fast. We want to get you in on the know, way before the big wigs at Radio 1 finally decide to play the records a whole 6 months later. We’re already asking you, the readers, to tell us who you think will be big in 2010, but be sure to keep a check on TGTF for our coming musical tip-offs.

One lady who I think deserves a place on your list is Ellie Goulding, a super cute electro star from Wales. Goulding is currently busying herself supporting, quite aptly, BBC’s Sound of 2009 winner, Little Boots. The question on everyone’s lips, however, is will Ellie be the one to take Miss. Boots’ glittery crown in 2010…?

Well, Goulding certainly has a great chance with her contagiously catchy synth-pop. Her music is quite literally packed-full of hooks just waiting to anchor themselves deep inside your brain. But as well as embracing electronica, Ellie also mixes a gentle wisp of folk into her music, which is super complimented by that quirky, buoyant voice of hers.

As well as counting Perez Hilton as fan, Ellie recently blagged herself a spot on the coveted Later With Jools Holland, which, for an upcoming artist, is always a good sign. Goulding’s music is both edgy enough to appeal to indie kids, but is similarly sprinkled with just the right amount of pop beats to please listeners of Chris Moyles. Basically, this girl is a sure-fire hit, and, in my opinion, certainly deserves a spot on your ‘10 for 2010′.

Do you agree? Vote now!

And while you’re here, be sure to check out Ellie’s brand spanking new video to ‘Under the Sheets’, below.