Los Angeles - Ellie Goulding took to Twitter on Thursday to reassure fans that she is not quitting music for good.. This comes after the 29-year-old singer recently announced that she will taking a break from music. It's been seven years since I had time off.... I need time off for my own head. Ellie admitted she needs a break because her social life is practically non-existent after seven years of "non-stop" touring.