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

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.

Driving into the Neon: A Look Back at Michael Oakley’s "Here Comes The Night"

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 .