Utilizing classic sounds from gear like the Roland Juno-106 (via the TAL-U-NO-LX plugin) and the Korg M1 , the song builds a lush, atmospheric backdrop.
"Here Comes The Night" isn't just a retro throwback; it’s what Oakley himself describes as a "melancholic postcard from the heart". The track is anchored by: Michael Oakley - Here Comes The Night
Released through NewRetroWave Records , "Here Comes The Night" helped solidify Oakley’s place as an iconic fixture in the scene alongside peers like The Midnight and Ollie Wride . It moved past the "chugging arpeggiator" tropes of early synthwave, favoring emotive percussion and songwriting that sticks with you long after the synths fade out. Utilizing classic sounds from gear like the Roland
The track feels like it belongs on the soundtrack of a lost John Hughes film, blending 80s pop sensibilities with modern production clarity. The Inspiration Behind the Music It moved past the "chugging arpeggiator" tropes of
Unlike many electronic tracks that bury vocals in effects, Oakley’s voice is front and center—rich, soulful, and deeply influenced by his heroes, Depeche Mode .
Oakley’s work on the California EP was born from a period of personal upheaval. Following a painful breakup, he turned to music as a "cathartic way of processing everything". This vulnerability is the secret sauce of "Here Comes The Night"—it captures that specific late-night feeling of reflection, where loneliness meets the quiet beauty of the city. Why It Still Matters
"Here Comes The Night," a standout track from his 2017 debut EP California , remains a quintessential example of why Oakley is often called the "melodic master" of the genre. The Sound of Melancholy and Hope