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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 13m

Five synth-pop treasures, five countries, five distinct musical worlds 🌍 #synthpop

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Forty years ago, a-ha released ‘Scoundrel Days’ while the world was still singing ‘Take On Me’ 📺 Their second album brought darker songwriting, restless arrangements and Morten Harket’s extraordinary voice into sharper focus. #aha #scoundreldays

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SYNTHWAVE ULTRA @synthwaveultra.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

SYNTHWAVE ULTRA Pick for 10/2/2026 Track: Recognise Artist: @laufares.bsky.social Relentlessly sweet, earnest, more than a little funky, this song is standout from LAU's excellent debut album Believer. Bandcamp Tidal Spotify @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Happy Bandcamp Friday! Our Digital Club is officially OPEN ⚡💜 USE CODE AZTEC10 for a 10% discount. #bandcampfriday

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The best ’80s horror movies turned everyday fears into pop culture icons 📼 “A Nightmare on Elm Street”, “Friday the 13th”, “The Evil Dead”, “Hellraiser”, and “Poltergeist” exposed anxieties about family, freedom and desire 😱 #80shorror #horrormovies

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A little update ahead of @bandcamp.com Friday 💜 Our public Bandcamp Friday discount is changing to 10%. If you’d like 20% off our digital releases and physical editions,* join the new Aztec Records Digital Club! ⚡ #bandcampfriday

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Something new is coming this @bandcamp.com Friday ⚡ Our Aztec Records Digital Club opens Friday, 2 October! For £5 a month, you’ll get every new digital release while subscribed, plus 20% off our digital releases and physical editions.* #bandcampfriday #aztecrecords

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Some songs feel like memories before they’ve even finished playing. “In Your Room” is one of those, teenage bedrooms, old records, movie posters, first love and the last warm nights of summer 🌙 The new single from The Lightning Kids & Sellorekt/LA Dreams is out now! #synthwave #1980s

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

‘Undercover’ is out now! Tommy Countach reimagines four unforgettable classics: “Kids,” “Another Day in Paradise,” “Self Control,” and “Fade to Grey”, transforming them through raw live energy, analogue synths, and his distinctive sonic world. #millenial #retro

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Artists can release their own music. So what makes a record label worth working with in 2026? 🤷 For us, it starts with believing in an artist’s talent and vision, backing that belief with time, investment, experience and a plan. #musicbusiness #independentmusic

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We did it!! +200K subscribers on YouTube! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who watched, shared, commented and supported us along the way. This community keeps growing because of you. Here’s to more music, more discoveries and the next 200K 🚀 www.youtube.com/@aztecrecords #200K #youtubemilestone

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

“BFF” is out now. The first single from NIGHTRUN’s upcoming album ‘Nostalgia’ turns childhood friendship into a cinematic instrumental memory. Bike rides until sunset, Saturday-night horror films and the feeling that summer might last forever ☀️ #nostalgia #80s

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Five synth-pop gems, five countries, five languages. From Argentina to Yugoslavia, these songs prove the ’80s sounded bigger than the English-speaking charts suggested 🎵 Today, the internet lets music cross borders and find audiences once unimaginable 🗺️ #global80s #synthpop

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Some friendships become part of who we are. Bike rides until streetlights, Saturday-night horror films and secrets shared without words 🍿 “BFF”, the first single from NIGHTRUN’s upcoming album ‘Nostalgia’, transforms the unbreakable bonds of childhood into a cinematic instrumental journey 🧳 #80s

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Synthwave turns nostalgia into a place we can revisit even when that past is partly imagined 🌆 These albums capture that feeling perfectly: night drives, neon horizons, lost summers and futures dreamed through an ’80s lens 🌴 #synthwave #retrowave

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

What if Synthwave’s future could be found inside our own memories? ⁉️ NIGHTRUN joins the Aztec family with a personal, cinematic vision shaped by childhood wonder, shifting memories and the Mediterranean coast ⛱️ #nostalgia

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

What gives a synthwave song that elusive nostalgic quality to Synthwave? 🌊✨

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Forty years ago, Bon Jovi released ‘Slippery When Wet’ and became impossible to ignore 🤘 From hungry New Jersey outsiders to MTV-era stadium giants, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and the band turned pop instincts, hard rock swagger and massive choruses into one of the defining albums of 1986 📺

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Submissions are open for ‘Pure Darkwave, Vol. 4’! 🖤 Send your darkest track and help us start Halloween season with a bang. 🎧 Listening links: submissions.aztec.records@gmail.com 📅 Deadline: September 25th 🚫 No AI-generated music #darkwave #puredarkwave #callforsubmissions

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Today, celebrate the artists, labels and independent music communities keeping that human spirit alive 💿 And to make adding something new to your collection a little easier, use code AZTEC20 for 20% OFF vinyl, CDs, cassettes and digital downloads at Aztec 🔥 @bunnyxofficial.bsky.social

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Tommy Countach reimagines MGMT’s iconic “Kids” with raw live energy, analogue warmth and gritty synth textures 🎹 Refined across years of performances, this deeply personal cover transforms a teenage favourite into something immediate, powerful and entirely his own 👁️‍🗨️ #mgmt #millennials

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Retrowave resurrects the neon-lit spirit of the 1980s, blending pulsating synthesizers, cinematic drums, soaring guitars, romantic vocals, and memories of summer nights 🌆 These five albums capture the scene’s essence: nostalgic, emotional, futuristic, and alive. #retrowave #synthwave

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

End summer on a high ☀️ ”Burning Man (@brightlightx2.bsky.social Remix)” is out now! A euphoric rework packed with shimmering synths, early '90s rave energy and irresistible dance-pop vibes! Just in time for the iconic Burning Man 2026 edition kicking off on 30th August 🌻 #burningman #remix

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Tommy Countach reimagines MGMT’s iconic “Kids” with raw live energy, analogue warmth and gritty synth textures 🎶 Refined across years of performances, this deeply personal cover transforms a teenage favourite into something immediate, powerful and entirely his own. #cover #mgmt

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Albums are where synthwave becomes more than an aesthetic or a passing trend. They build worlds, moods and memories 🧠 This selection captures the genre at its most cinematic, from neon-lit escapism to darker electronic frontiers, showing just how diverse synthwave can be 🌴 @timecop1983.bsky.social

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The journey continues... ✨Pre-save “Burning Man (@brightlightx2.bsky.social Remix)” now and be the first to hear Rod Thomas' euphoric reimagining of the song that opened the ‘Wanderlust’ journey 🔥 #burningman

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

🎉 We're thrilled to share that “Fall Back Girl (Radio Mix)” is being played on national radio!! 📻 A huge thank you to @owainwynevans.bsky.social, BBC Radio 2. It means so much to hear this new mix reaching listeners across the UK. #fallbackgirl #bbcradio2

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A cosmic journey through Space Music, synthwave and retro-futurist electronics, featuring 19 tracks built for stargazers, night drivers and dreamers looking beyond the horizon 🌐 ‘PURE SPACE ODYSSEY, VOL. ‘ is out now 🧑‍🚀 #spacemusic #retro

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Out today! ✨The Radio Mix of “Fall Back Girl” has arrived. Soren Andersen's fresh mix brings shimmering synths, driving dance-pop energy and an uplifting pulse to one of the most heartfelt songs from ‘Wanderlust’. #fallbackgirl #dancepop

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The Best 5 Space Music Albums (Of the last 20 years)! Space Music has always been about more than stars and machines 🌌 It turns distance, silence and wonder into sound. From Carbon Based Lifeforms to Vangelis and Lindstrøm, these albums shaped the modern cosmic journey 🚀 #spacemusic #spaceoddyssey

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

‘Love On A High Floor’ is out now 🏙️💙 Welcome to @bunnyxofficial.bsky.social’s love letter to 1980s New York, where ambition meets romance, office crushes linger and dreams are chased beneath the city lights. #officewave #80sny

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Out today, “MIR”, the latest single from Simon Gabriel and another chapter from ‘Human Space’. #spacemusic #mir

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

A new chapter begins ✨ The Radio Mix of “Fall Back Girl” arrives 20th August. Bringing a brighter, more immediate energy to one of the most heartfelt moments from ‘Wanderlust’. A new rework by Soren Anderser gives the son a fresh take on finding the strength to choose yourself 💙 #dancepop

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

@bandcamp.com Friday returns this Friday, 7th August! ⚠️ Support independent music directly by choosing a release on vinyl, CD or high-quality WAV. #bandcampfriday #independentmusic #vinyl @bunnyxofficial.bsky.social @laufares.bsky.social @thoughtbeings.bsky.social @cassetter.bsky.social

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Streaming gives us millions of songs, yet the music we save is never truly ours 🎹 #bandcamp #vinyl

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Since humanity first looked towards the stars, space exploration has represented curiosity, courage and our desire to understand the unknown 📡 #spacemusic #odyssey

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Forty years ago, Genesis released ‘Invisible Touch’ and reached their biggest commercial peak 🖐️ #genesis #invisibletouch

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Imagine the closing scene of your favourite early '80s coming-of-age film. One last subway ride. A new city. A new beginning 🌃 “Gone Girl” by The Lightning Kids & Luke Million is the soundtrack to choosing yourself and never looking back 🔆 Stream now and save it to your playlist!🎧 #80s #ny

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Early 80s New York was dangerous, glamorous and full of kids trying to become someone else 🪩 Dance floors became shelters, fantasies and escape routes. That restless energy runs through “Gone Girl”, the single by The Lightning Kids & Luke Million, out this Friday! 🗽 Run away with us 👟 #madonna

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The soundtrack to endless summer nights, late-night drives and teenage memories...

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

“Even If We Don’t Talk”, by @bunnyxofficial.bsky.social, is out now. The final chapter before ‘Love on a High Floor’ 🏢 #officewave

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Simon Gabriel’s ‘Human Space’ continues the French electronic tradition with a new spaceage vision, from studio experiment to cinematic dancefloor emotion ❣️ A composer and DJ with deep roots in electronic culture, Simon opens for Jean-Michel Jarre on 16 July 🧞 #spacemusic #jeanmicheljarre

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

From tape experiments in post-war Paris to Disco, French Touch and Synthwave, France has always treated electronic music as both a concept and a mood 🇫🇷

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

From late-night songwriting sessions and chance encounters to building a world inspired by the films, music and romance of the 1980s, these songs helped shape the story of @bunnyxofficial.bsky.social 🐇

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

This July, get 10% off all physical products, including CDs and vinyl from our amazing catalogue ⚠️ Head to our website, aztecrecords.com. Use code WELCOME10 at check out and complete your collection 🛍️ Physical music is back in style 😎 #vinyl #cds #summersale @laufares.bsky.social

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

From “Explorer 1” to “New Horizons” and the human stories orbiting between them, Simon Gabriel’s ‘Human Space’ turns space history into cinematic electronic music 🛰️ A journey through satellites, stations, distant signals and the dreams that pushed us beyond Earth 🌍 #spacemusic #synthwave

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Forty years ago, Madonna didn’t just release yet another album. With ‘True Blue’, she redefined Pop’s relevance and how to build an era 👑 #madonna

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Some journeys are made by the road, some by the people beside you and some by the songs that stay with you forever ♾️ Because the best summer of your life does not always begin the way you imagined ☀️ ‘Pure Summer Drive, Vol. 1’ is OUT NOW! 🚗 snd.click/PureSummerDr... #roadtrip #summerdrive

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Pride Month began as resistance, not corporate allyship. Its story runs through police raids, queer nightlife, disco, house music and the dance floors where marginalised communities built safety, identity and culture. #pridemonth #junepride

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Aztec Records @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

There’s a reason synthwave feels made for the road, but we don’t know it ❓ Is it the steady drums, neon synths, sunset skies or that strange feeling of being between where you were and where you’re going? 🌆 Perfect for night drives, long escapes and dashboard daydreams 🌒 #synthwave #drivingmusic

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