Halcyon is the second studio album by English singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding, released on 5 October 2012, by Polydor Records. It was recorded at multiple studios across the United Kingdom and Canada, including locations in Wales, London, Brighton, and Montreal. She worked with several producers on the album, such as Jim Eliot, Starsmith, Billboard, Justin Parker, and Monsta, in addition to collaborating with artists Tinie Tempah and Calvin Harris.