A long-simmering ID has finally found its way to the light, and it hits like a gut punch wrapped in velvet. SLANDER, San Holo, and Julia Church have joined forces for "Broken Hearted," a melodic dubstep triumph now out on SLANDER's Heaven Sent label. Teased initially at Starbase and again during SLANDER's B2B with Illenium at EDC Las Vegas, the track quickly grew into one of the most buzzed-about unreleased collabs in recent memory.
At its core, "Broken Hearted" is a collision of pain and euphoria. Julia Church delivers an arresting vocal performance that oozes with vulnerability, setting the stage for a journey built on sparse guitar plucks, swelling synths, and a drop that hits with both elegance and power. It's a sonic push-pull that's as cinematic as it is intimate.
"SLANDER sent me Julia's amazing vocals, right when I was going through a breakup," San Holo shared. "At the time, I was traveling around the world for shows and I decided to stay in Austin, Texas, for a while to isolate myself. No one goes through life without having their heart broken. This song is a reminder to keep going and hold on even when life brings you down."
It's rare to see a track with this much emotional weight also land as a festival weapon, but that's exactly what this trio has crafted. "Broken Hearted" isn't just another collab—it's a raw, resonant cut designed to stick in your chest long after the final drop.
SLANDER continues to dominate the melodic bass and dubstep space with Heaven Sent as their creative platform. The duo's recent track, "Heaven Feels Like," featuring Fairlane, garnered over 2.2 million streams, and their upcoming "Voyager" tour promises an all-new audiovisual experience with a stacked guest lineup, including Blanke, NGHTMRE, Zomboy, and more. It's another ambitious chapter for a duo that's already headlined iconic venues like Red Rocks and festivals across the globe.
San Holo, meanwhile, is deep into his "Wholesome Riddim" tour—a name that perfectly captures his blend of emotional transparency and heavy-hitting sound design. With praise from Porter Robinson to Tom Morello, he's carved out a lane that's as introspective as it is explosive.
Then there's Julia Church. The South African-born, UK-based singer has become a go-to for electronic producers looking to elevate their sound. With past collabs including John Summit, Lane 8, and Gorgon City, her voice bridges the gap between underground emotion and mainstage energy. On "Broken Hearted," her vocal delivery is the linchpin that holds the entire piece together.
"Broken Hearted" isn't just another crossover; it's a bold statement from three artists unafraid to blend vulnerability with volume. And with Heaven Sent backing the release, it's another reminder that the most powerful dance tracks don't just make you move—they make you feel.
Stream "Broken Hearted" now on all major platforms via Heaven Sent.
SLANDER Tour Dates
7/6 - Beachclub - Pointe-Calumet, QC
7/11 - StereoLive Houston - Houston, TX
7/12 - Lost In Dreams, Los Angeles - CA
7/12 - Exchange LA - Lost In Dreams After Party - Los Angeles, CA
7/17 - SLANDER Presents Code Red - Red Rocks , CA
7/18 - The Elmont - El Paso, TX
7/25 - S20 New York - Brooklyn, NY
7/26 - Shambhala Music Festival - Salmo, BC
8/8 - The Ritz Ybor - Tampa, FL
8/9 - The Ritz Ybor - Tampa FL
8/22 - The Ave - Philadelphia, PA
8/23 - The Ave - Philadelphia, PA
9/6 - SLANDER presents Voyager - Coca-Cola Roxy - Atlanta, GA
9/7 - Dancfestopia - LaCygne, KS
9/13 - Ultra Japan - Tokyo, JP
9/19 - Lost Lands - Thornville, OH
9/26 - SLANDER presents Voyager - Budweiser Stage - Toronto, ON
10/4 - Breakaway Music Festival - Huntsville Park, AL
10/10 - SLANDER presents Voyager - WAMU Theater - Seattle, WA
10/11 - SLANDER presents Voyager - WAMU Theater - Seattle, WA
10/17 - SLANDER presents Voyager - Rady Shell - San Diego, CA
10/31 - SLANDER presents Voyager - Heart Health Park - Sacramento, CA
1/30 - SLANDER presents Voyager - Armory - Minneapolis, MN
1/31 - SLANDER presents Voyager - Armory - Minneapolis, MN
