Heldens and Church blend trance, house, and emotion on their new single “Ruins” via Ministry of Sound.
Oliver Heldens has partnered with acclaimed vocalist Julia Church for a powerful new release titled “Ruins”, available now via Ministry of Sound/Sony. Known for his global dance hits and high-energy performances, Heldens presents a deeper, emotionally resonant side on this collaboration.
“Ruins” combines Heldens’ driving house and trance influences with Church’s stirring vocals, creating a melodic yet festival-ready track. The emotionally rich lyrics and uplifting arrangement deliver a cathartic release, celebrating vulnerability and resilience.
Heldens shared, “When I got the first demo version of this song from the brilliant Julia Church, it hit me right away, and I became determined to turn it into a massive dance anthem. Big pianos, big trancy lead synths, a big bassline, and even bigger vocals from Julia with deeply meaningful lyrics. It’s been amazing working with Julia and the other super-talented writers, Ollie Green and Franklin, and I’m thrilled how this turned into a modern dance smash, while we still kept such a timeless feel to it.” 
A mainstay of the electronic scene, Heldens has amassed over 4 billion streams, performing at events like Tomorrowland, Ultra, EDC, and Coachella.
Julia Church, known for collaborations with Diplo, Kaskade, CamelPhat, and more, brings a signature blend of emotional storytelling and vocal depth that complements the track’s mood.
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