Omnesia don’t make safe records, and Future Vintage proves it from the first beat. Across 17 tracks, the Oakland duo stretch rock, indie dance, electropop, prog and nu-wave into something that feels instinctive rather than calculated. The album jumps from gritty live-band energy to glossy electronic production without warning, yet somehow it never feels scattered. “Inch” pulls you in with raw immediacy, while “Days and Nights” carries a restless indie-dance momentum that lingers long after it ends. There’s a real sense that Medella Kingston and M2 followed instinct over formula and that risk pays off.
The previously released tracks give a strong taste of the band’s range. “Dangle” is bold, sweaty, and impossible to ignore—part funk, part future-disco fever dream. “Dirty Love” leans into theatrical chaos with a wink, elevated by the unmistakable low-end presence of Julie Slick, whose playing adds muscle and flair. Then there’s “One Soul’s Story,” which feels more reflective and open-hearted, showing a softer but still confident side of the band. Even the Genesis cover “Back in NYC” doesn’t feel nostalgic, it feels reclaimed.
Where the album hits hardest is “Heroes + Legends.” It’s not subtle, and it’s not meant to be. The track pulses with dancefloor energy while delivering a message about identity, resistance, and visibility. It stands out because it feels urgent and personal, not like a calculated statement. That emotional directness also runs through “Broken Love,” “She Life,” and “Time to Escape,” each exploring connection and fracture from different sonic angles.
By the time “Dreaming Void,” “Float,” and “Bigger Than” close things out, you realize the title makes sense, this really is “future vintage.” Some songs feel recorded in a brick-walled room with amps cranked; others sound beamed in from a neon-lit tomorrow. What ultimately defines Future Vintage is its refusal to chase trends. It nods to the experimental spirit of late-’70s and ’80s new wave while staying firmly planted in the present. The weekly video releases only deepen the concept, presenting shifting characters and personas that mirror the album’s sonic shape-shifting. Omnesia aren’t trying to fit into a scene, they’re building their own.
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