NIGHT ENJOYER Reflect on the Accidental Chemistry That Became Their Identity

Night Enjoyer emerges from that rarely mapped space where melancholy isn’t an aesthetic choice but the actual material the music is built from. Roman and Sylvain have been creating together for a few years now, balancing solitary work habits with an almost instinctive kind of collaboration.

Their project didn’t form out of a grand plan, but out of a chain of moments where the music simply settled between them. In the interview below, they speak candidly about process, vulnerability, late-night clarity, and why they choose to let sadness breathe freely through their songs.

I’m sure fans would love to know more about your backstory. How did you all come together, and what journey led you to form this band?

Roman: We have known each other since 2021, and we went along together with music right away. Since then, we`ve been through a lot and played music together on different occasions. We currently work on our separate projects. Night Enjoyer, in essence, is my solo project where Sylvain helps me with playing bass and supporting all the other aspects of production, while I do the same for his project.

Sylvain: We started to jam the 2nd time we met. I was a loner, especially at work, and at the time, my main goal was to write enough songs without any intention of releasing them without a band first. I thought that Roman and I should create a band. We now have two of them: in Night Enjoyer, I make some parts like melodies, lyrics, chords, or guitar ideas. The other project is called Spirals of Down, where I write the songs and Roman plays guitar.

Given the state of mainstream culture that permeates how we consume media, how would you introduce your music to a stranger?

Roman: ‘Night Enjoyer’ is honest, melancholic, and gothic.

Sylvain: I’d say ‘Night Enjoyer’ is roaming the alleys of loneliness when the wind of despair isn’t hard enough to throw you from a cliff.

Is there a specific philosophy or worldview that influences your music? What do you want people to think about or feel when they listen to your songs?

Roman: I wouldn`t say that there is a specific philosophy. I always aim to make music sincere and straightforward. I want people to feel sad and cry when they listen to it.

Sylvain: I do feel extreme emotions when I listen to Roman’s songs. I guess he gracefully succeeded in this.

And if you had to pick one track that shows people who you are as an artist, which one would it be?

Roman: I decided to release the first three singles: ‘Candyman’, ‘Small World’, and ‘Gridded sky’, because I think they represent the future releases the best. ‘Candyman’ brings an 80`s vibe with an epic guitar solo and lo-fi, echoed drums. ‘Small World’ is meant to bring pain and melancholy, and ‘Gridded Sky’ is the embodiment of past and future. If I had to pick one, let it be ‘Gridded Sky’.

Sylvain: I’d say ‘Candyman’, cause this song is really a result of both our efforts in songwriting.

When you start working on a new project, like your recent single ‘Gridded Sky,’ do you already hear the music in your head, or do you prefer to experiment and see where it takes you?

Roman: Usually, once I have some idea, let’s say a guitar loop, I start to shape the song from there, give it several variations until I find a good direction. It can be quick, but some songs are cooking for years. ‘Gridded Sky’ is the rare exception when I had the full song done in my head and knew almost all the details before I started recording it.

Sylvain: I usually start with Roman’s chords or mine, then the melodies come when I try to sing the lyrics above it.

For this release, what was the creative process like? Were there any unexpected twists or challenges that shaped the outcome?

Roman: The process was very smooth and quick. I think the most challenging part was to hit all the low notes in the vocal part.

There are many descriptions of the ideal state of mind for being creative. What is it like for you? What supports this ideal state of mind, and what are distractions? Are there strategies to enter this state more easily?

Roman: I think the ideas for songs come quite randomly at any moment and state of mind. You just have to be sure to record it or write. While if you’re creating intentionally, there’s nothing better than to be well rested, feel fresh, with a clear mind. Just like for any other brain activity.

Sylvain: I’m used to forcing my brain to be creative, whether or not I feel inspired. I turned off notifications on my phone, so I can’t be bothered by anything.

How do you know when a track is ready? Does it ever become difficult to refine ideas or stop perfecting?

Roman: I never know if the track is ready. And it’s always difficult to stop perfecting it. And the longer you work on a track, the more you start to hate it. So, I made it a habit to make deadlines for the songs; otherwise, they are just never going to be released. Writing lyrics is always difficult. English is not my mother tongue, so it is particularly difficult to be satisfied with the lyrics.

Sylvain: I offer some points of view, like “I think it needs better melodies”. I tried to avoid messing too much with Roman’s vision so as not to distort the original message or meaning, so usually I wait till he finishes a song completely before I offer some input. When writing my songs, I had to struggle to create them; now I’m used to that process.

Music and lyrics don’t come naturally to me. My favorite moment is when I feel that I have conquered it. I thought I was alone in this situation, but I remember stumbling across an interview of Cobain or Jack White years ago, saying roughly the same. It made me feel a bit less weird and alone.

Do you have certain rituals to get you into the right mindset for creating? What role do certain foods or stimulants like coffee, lighting, scents, exercise, or reading play?

Roman: I tend to create better when it’s nighttime. There are also fewer distractions when it’s late. I think most often stimulants are coffee and nicotine. Reading certainly helps with writing lyrics.

Sylvain: It’s better to gather rough ideas at night for me as well. I just enjoy the silence, the loneliness with a few beers, a pack of cigarettes, my diary, and my collection of Instagram reels to feel inspired. Nicotine and caffeine help a lot with staying focused as well.

Guilty pleasure time. What would you say are some of your current most guilty pleasures? All is fair: games, food, books, video games, whatever floats your boat. Let us have it.

Roman: I do play video games from time to time and ride my bike whenever I have time.

Sylvain: Between songwriting, rehearsals, and teaching, I have to say that I don’t have a lot of guilty pleasures. I love spending afternoons in bed with my girlfriend, watching Netflix or cooking together.

What music have you been listening to recently, and what excites you for the remainder of the year?

Roman: Recently, I`ve been listening to a lot of Tom Waits, End of Green, and Nine Inch Nails. I do like to listen to various post-punk releases. I also like black metal, especially Swedish bands like Bathory, Apati, Lifelover (also, it inspired our project name). Worth mentioning the last release of Dod Mark – 4Evigt and Salem – Fires in heaven.

The last one inspired me to get back to music after a long pause. I was very glad for Arab Strap to come back and love their last two albums. I also have a badge in YTMusic “top 0.25% Iggy Pop listener”.

Sylvain: Recently, I listened to whole albums like Interpol’s “Turn on the Bright Light”, Arctic Monkeys’ “AM”, Pixies’ “Bossa Nova”.

What’s next for you?

Roman: All efforts are thrown into working on the album and rehearsing to play live.