Three of electronic music’s most emotionally-driven artists — SLANDER, San Holo, and Julia Church — join forces on the poignant new single “Broken Hearted,” out now via SLANDER’s imprint Heaven Sent. Teased for months and met with massive anticipation, the collaboration brings together ethereal vocals, intricate melodic structures, and innovative bass design in a track that is both heart-wrenching and healing.
Built around Julia Church’s captivating vocal performance, “Broken Hearted” is a slow-burning, cinematic journey of emotional recovery. Gentle guitar strums and swelling synth pads evoke vulnerability before the track ascends into euphoric drops layered with distorted vocal chops and subtle riddim elements. The result is a sonic landscape that honors pain while offering hope — a signature of the melodic bass genre, but taken to new heights through this trio’s creative synergy.
“No one goes through life without having their heart broken,” shares San Holo, who wrote his portion of the track while isolating in Austin after a personal breakup. “This song is a reminder to keep going and hold on, even when life brings you down.”
First revealed at SLANDER’s Starbase Festival and later reignited during their explosive B2B set with Illenium at EDC Las Vegas, “Broken Hearted” has quickly become a fan-favorite ID and a must-listen for anyone following the evolution of melodic bass.
The release follows the massive success of “Heaven Feels Like” (with Fairlane), which racked up millions of streams and further solidified SLANDER’s position as torchbearers of emotionally immersive dance music. Their newly announced ‘Voyager’ Tour promises a transformative audiovisual experience, with a stacked lineup featuring Blanke, Eptic, NGHTMRE, Zomboy, and William Black.
Meanwhile, San Holo continues to push genre boundaries with his Wholesome Riddim Tour, blending heartfelt themes with electronic edge — a duality that perfectly complements the energy of “Broken Hearted.”
Julia Church, long known for her genre-blending collaborations with acts like John Summit, Gorgon City, and Lane 8, brings profound lyrical depth and vocal emotion to the track, further cementing her place as one of the most sought-after voices in electronic music.
With “Broken Hearted,” three visionary artists transform personal heartbreak into a universal anthem. It’s a moment of collective healing — as powerful on the dancefloor as it is in solitude — and a shining example of Heaven Sent’s mission to deliver music that speaks to the soul.
“Broken Hearted” is available now on all streaming platforms via Heaven Sent.