In the summer of 2015, a young producer named Oxblood reached out to Korallreven. He wanted them to know how much their music was inspiring his own creations. Over time a friendship unfolded and Oxblood began sharing demos with the band. Introspective and celestial, it was clear to see the overlap. Korallreven’s contemplative arrangements were present in Oxblood’s music, but they appeared as brushstrokes, stars streaking the night sky. Oxblood’s material is distinct in its own right, pulling more from progressive house than pop.

Months later, following many emails and a hang in Brooklyn, track "Teenage Crush IV" was born as an official collaboration between artists.