Recording lush, multi-layered music was initially Rocky and Shaun's escape from a rainy Irish winter. The two-piece had met at indie rock shows in their hometown of Belfast and one night over some cold beers at an Icelandic electronica show they realized that they shared a love of kraut-rock, synthesizers and soundscapes. A 'play date' was duly arranged and they soon realized they shared another love; pop music! Writing summery-pop songs took their minds to other places, the neon sparkle of Times Square, the blue skies of California... they suddenly felt a lot brighter about their hometown. Oppenheimer's debut record features a vocal performance from Tim Wheeler/Ash.