Ellie Goulding - Love Me Like You Do

Ellie Goulding is an acquired taste, although one that millions of people across the world seem to have adapted to rather quickly. Her high pitch can, at times, be jarring and at others it can sound out of tune. Alas, for the most part the music she's released has been impressive and her unique style/sound is now very important in the pop landscape. When I heard she was going to be working on the 50 Shades of Grey soundtrack I winced, however the result is sterling.

'Love Me Like You Do' is a thumping, anthemic power ballad with an enormous chorus and a strong vocal performance from the 'Burn' chanteuse. The hook is ridiculously catching and if this song has done anything it at least lends credibility to one small part of a disastrous piece of contemporary Hollywood cinema. 

4 / 5

Jessie Ware - Champagne Kisses

Although Jessie Ware's sophomore album Tough Love wasn't quite as instantly incredible as her debut Devotion it served as a solid follow up all the same. Laced with romantic lyrics and an array of 80s inspired synth arrangements, it showed off Jessie's incredible vocal abilities and her knack for the emotive. The third single from said album is the wonderful 'Champagne Kisses', the standout track from the opus. It's like a modern day Prince cut and its chorus is explosive, gorgeous and brimming with sincerity. It's the most eccentric song Jessie's released to date and that is most definitely a good thing. The video's a bit wacky too, check it out here.

5 / 5