Music transcends borders. For Mary Ellen Hawkins — artist name: Mel — her latest single transcends entire continents.

The New England native teamed up with Colombian producer Mags x on “Frozen in Time,” an ascending electronic pop ballad featuring a dense, synth-laden instrumental alongside a narrative about freefalling into love. Mel’s jazz-influenced vocal adds a sweeping sense of calm to the soundscape, signaling the awakening of a heart now open to connection.

“Frozen in Time” marks Mel’s first release of the year, and we’ve included it for your enjoyment below!