Oliver Heldens kicks off 2026 with his first single of the year, ‘Run’, which is out now via Heldeep Records. Following the release of his reimagining of Modjo’s ‘Lady (Hear Me Tonight)’, he returns with a high-energy, garage-infused track that marks the start of a new chapter. ‘Lady’ apparently became one of his most supported records in recent years, earning backing from names including Calvin Harris, Carl Cox, Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, ALOK, and Afrojack, among others.
Building on that, this latest release pushes his sound forward while maintaining the drive in his production. He leans into a garage-house direction, layered with progressive trance textures. Rolling basslines, builds, and kinetic rhythms create a track that aims to keep the energy high.
Oliver Heldens: “Last year, towards the end of summer, I had been hearing PinkPantheress’ hit ‘Illegal’ many times, and I loved how they used that Underworld ‘Dark And Long’ synth sample. Inspired by that synth, I wanted to do something similar, but a bit more melodic and melancholic, and that’s how the idea for ‘Run’ originated.
“While developing the idea into a fresh ‘Trance meets Deep House’ groover, I was quite inspired by the likes of KETTAMA and Chris Stussy. Chris really liked the track and gave me some useful feedback. After trying many different vocals on the track, there was this ‘Run’ vocal sample that turned out to be a match made in heaven. It’s simple and catchy, but it holds a lot of emotion, and it just goes along so nicely with the melancholic trance chord synths and the funky deep house bassline. I love this track, and it’s been great to see all the positive reactions from fans already. Enjoy!”
In support of the release, he embarks on an international run across Europe and North America. Up next is London’s Roundhouse this Friday, with further performances in Cologne, Miami, San Francisco, and Toronto, plus festival stops at ASOT Rotterdam, Tomorrowland Winter and Summer, Ultra Music Festival, Escapade, with more to be announced.
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