After a three-year break, electronic visionary Older Future returns with the striking new single ‘Mitch’, a track that dives headfirst into kaleidoscopic nostalgia while carving out fresh sonic territory.
The brainchild of engineer and synth designer Alon Yaish, Older Future re-emerges with a powerful statement of intent from his upcoming album. ‘Mitch’ is an immersive listen, layered with pulsing basslines, retro drum machines, and swirling synths. Capturing an undertone of funk through its tight disco-like beats and 80s aesthetic, the track captures a euphoric yet subtly melancholic feel comparable to Discovery era Daft Punk. Blending futurism with a hazy, dreamlike warmth, the song paints a vivid picture of life as seen through a filter of memory, fantasy, and modern-day malaise.
“At the heart of the album is this first single – I wanted to capture the innocence of childhood dreams, inspired from when I used to watch Baywatch as a kid,” says Older Future. “Those idealised visions of sunlit beaches, heroism, and perfection slowly unravel as the nine-to-five kicks in, revealing the bittersweet truth that some fantasies are just illusions. The track encapsulates that subtle heartbreak of growing up and seeing through the illusions we once held onto so tightly.”
Older Future’s music has always straddled the past and future, and Mitch is no exception. Drawing from his background in classical piano and informed by late-night hours in underground rave scenes, his work is at once technically intricate and yet retains a melodic flair. The result is a sound that feels both intensely personal and universally resonant.
Talking about the upcoming album, Yaish adds, “I wanted the album to feel immersive and a little haunting, like stepping into a memory that’s always been in the back of your mind. For me, it’s about creating space to reflect on fears, old joys, and the things we carry without always realising it.”
Listen to the new single below:
