Oliver Heldens and Julia Church Find Power in Simplicity in New Single, "Ruins"

Oliver Heldens and Julia Church have released a new single, "Ruins," out now via the iconic Ministry of Sound.

The new collaboration starts right away with Church’s haunting vocal front and center. Immediately setting a reflective tone, her voice comes in featherlike, almost bare, buoyed by soft chords underneath.

The renowned singer-songwriter holds the arrangement together, bringing her signature emotional purity. There's a tortured vulnerability in her lyrics, but she delivers them with control and clarity.

Meanwhile, Heldens builds the beat in gently. His percussion is tight and minimal, supported by a steady drum groove that never overpowers the mix. The synths are warm but restrained, giving the track a sense of movement without cluttering the space.

All said and done, "Ruins" plays to both artists’ strengths to deliver a melodic house stunner that feels personal, polished and poignant.

You can listen to "Ruins" below and find the new single on streaming platforms here.