Heartbreak City, a synth-pop trio hailing from South Wales, UK, is set to release their third single 'Sleeping Awake' on 3rd September 2025. The band (Toby Davy, Aled R. Evans and Jon Lilygreen) blends their lifelong love for 80s music with modern elements of rock, pop and soul creating a sound that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly original.  

'Lost', taken from the upcoming album 'Love On The Edge Of Desire', follows 'Radio' as the first new music from The Lightning Kids since 2024's 'Desire' and 'Go' singles.  

Retrowave duo Kraver team up with Spanish pop artist Leo Golo for a powerful new single, 'Chronic', released on Aztec Records.  

'Run to You' is Heartbreak City's second single and their first song together as a trio. The opening lyrics speak the story of a young romantic couple, full of lust and wonder, 'Hey baby, why don't you and I go take a ride way down to Mexico, or anywhere you wanna go?' whilst cruising along in a soft-top convertible, the summer breeze flowing through their hair, embodying effortless freedom and sunlit serenity.

Ancient Machine is proud to unveil the highly anticipated Official Game Soundtrack for their upcoming exciting new game VICE UNDERCOVER, set to release worldwide on August 7, 2025. The soundtrack was curated from Aztec Records extensive catalogue to produce an electrifying compilation that captures the pulse of the game’s retro-futuristic universe, featuring a powerhouse lineup of some of today’s most acclaimed synthwave artists.

Crafted to immerse players in the atmospheric, neon-lit world of VICE UNDERCOVER, the soundtrack blends nostalgic ‘80s vibes with cutting-edge electronic production. Headlining the compilation are genre heavyweights Sunglasses Kid, LAU, Thought Beings, Bunny X and Popcorn Kid, alongside a curated selection of rising and established names that span the synth spectrum.

The game VICE UNDERCOVER — an immersive blend of action, espionage, and retro-futuristic storytelling — launches later this year. The soundtrack will give fans an early taste of the mood, mystery and high-octane energy that defines the game’s world.

Rising synthwave band Sunset Wave is excited to announce the release of their fifth single, Highway. With shimmering synths, cinematic textures and hypnotic rhythms, Highway takes listeners on a haunting nighttime journey through longing, movemen, and the quiet spaces between destinations.

Before I Found You is a collaboration between Future Analog (Paul Aston) and singer and songwriter Wesley Reid from electronic duo O.a.G. The track was created mostly with analog and vintage synths and drum machines and was written and recorded in Future Analog's own studio. As his moniker describes, Future Analog is a producer that's pushing retrowave to the limits of the 80s nostalgia and into the 90s and 00s. Mixing the aesthetic of classic analog Synthpop and 90's House beats. The song talks about being lost before finding the one person that completes us in life.

Netherlands-based Kraver teams up with UK duo Coastal for 'Dakota', a shimmering and emotionally charged slice of retrowave inspired by the longing for connection, love and the places we imagine together even when reality falls short. Kraver, known for their nostalgic yet forward-thinking sound, made waves with releases on iconic labels like Nervous Records and Italo-focused Bordello A Parigi. With 'Dakota', they now make their debut on Aztec Records. Coastal are no strangers to the Aztec roster, following a string of successful releases including 'Kyoto' and 'Summer Eyes'. Connected through Aztec's A&R team, the artists created 'Dakota' as a cinematic synthwave track that combines Kraver's lush production with Coastal's unmistakable vocals.

Mondmann is a German producer of electronic music from Erlangen, Bavaria.

Giving Up On You, the new single from Valley Lights is set to glossy synths, punchy tom fills and melancholic, electric guitars. Written by: Kai Mammoser & Michael Oakley. Mixed and produced by: Michael Oakley & James Meays.

Sexy Lady is a nu-disco, EDM, and electro-funk fusion track by Tenodi Boris, featuring Kosmic Kiss.This vibrant, groove-driven single blends retro energy with modern production, creating a sound that's both nostalgic and fresh. Inspired by a real-life moment when Boris first saw his wife walk into a club while he was performing, the song captures the feeling of the world stopping in awe of someone's presence. With shimmering synths, funky basslines, and a confident vocal delivery, Sexy Lady is a tribute to timeless attraction, dancefloor magic, and the bold feminine energy that owns the room without saying a word.