Back on his HIFI/LOFI home base, Franz Matthews continues his habit of turning up in unexpected sonic spaces. Night Tales finds him delving into a more introspective, deep, and melancholic palette, while preserving the organic warmth and groove-driven energy that define his ever-evolving sound.

The EP’s opening tale, Again, takes us on a melancholic night ride through the ever-repeating ups and downs of life, where darkness and light follow one another in an endless cycle - soundtracked by an orchestra of lush synths, soft rhodes melodies, dreamy guitars, and Franz’s delicately
crafted vocals.

Howling at the Moon dives deeper into the night, driven by hypnotic percussion, dark synth stabs, and haunting vocals that summon a sense of collective trance. The track builds toward a wordless vocal chant that feels both human and otherworldly, unfolding into a swaying, almost tango-esque groove where rhythms subtly intertwine.

Closing the EP, You & I stands apart — restored from a nine-year-old lost writing session, this nostalgic yet hopeful electronic pop track felt right at home within the EP, where its warm house textures and Lights Out’s delicate, heartfelt vocals wrap up these Night Tales with a timeless sense
of longing and connection.