Swedish artist Ellen Benediktson teams up with rising alternative pop voice Hanna Mel for a brand new version of Good Girl – the title track from Ellen’s debut EP released earlier this year. The track, now reimagined as Good Girl (Hanna Mel Version), arrives on October 17, 2025 via Stockholm-based label Icons Creating Evil Art.

Originally co-written by Benediktson, Hanna Melander, and Adam Von Mentzer (known for penning the global hit Cupid by Fifty Fifty), Good Girl has already become a cornerstone of Ellen’s new era — a bold, messy, and catchy anthem about breaking free from expectations. The new version expands the story, bringing Hanna Mel back into the fold, not just as co-writer but as a featured artist and co-narrator.

“It’s so fun to be featured on a song that I also originally co-wrote, because I understand the song and the meaning behind it from everything we talked about during our session. Ellen and I have both experienced the ‘good girl syndrome,’ but from slightly different perspectives, so our verses complement each other really well. I love Ellen’s sound, and I’m so excited to be singing with her on this release.” – Hanna Mel

With its mix of vulnerable yet tongue-in-cheek lyrics, fuzzy punk-pop energy, and undeniable hooks, Good Girl (Hanna Mel Version) highlights the chemistry between two artists carving their own spaces in the Swedish alt-pop scene. Ellen’s raw edge meets Hanna’s playful intensity, creating a dialogue that resonates with anyone who has struggled with identity, expectations, and the weight of being “too good.”

About Ellen Benediktson
Ellen Benediktson is a multitalented artist, vocalist and songwriter who’s known for her unique voice and strong stage present. She started her career at 18 when she was hand picked to compete in the Swedish Melodifestivalen. She had an over-night breakthrough with her song Songbird and signed a record deal with Warner Music Sweden soon after. Over the years Ellen has had millions of streams and performed in some of the biggest arenas in Sweden. She has has 3 songs on the Swedish Spotify Top 50 and her music has been played on the biggest radio stations in Sweden, with Songbird ranking 3rd on the record chart Svensktoppen.

Growing up listening to bands like Paramore, Panic At The Disco and Fall Out Boy, Ellen was always rooted in pop/rock and punk. During the last two years she has entered a new musical era where the references are clear. She mixes pop, punk & rock elements into catchy hooks with empowering anthems that make you wanna sing-along. She invites you into her community with relatable lyrics and a message about following your dreams, going your own way and not apologizing for yourself.

About Hanna Mel
Hanna Mel is an alternative pop artist, songwriter, and producer from southern Sweden. Her music blends raw, witty lyricism with dark basslines, guitar-driven energy, and sharp pop sensibilities. With her recent single Warming Up featured on six official Spotify editorial playlists, and a strong presence as a TikTok creator (29k followers and millions of views), she is quickly becoming one of Sweden’s most exciting new voices.
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Together, Ellen Benediktson and Hanna Mel deliver a track that is both fun and fierce — an anthem that refuses to apologize, refuses to conform, and refuses to be silenced.

Good Girl (Hanna Mel Version) is out October 17, 2025 via Icons Creating Evil Art.