Decoder Ring's songs are textural and atmospheric soundscapes, combining rich organic sounds and electronic meanderings in a musical journey that is as expansive as it is emotive. On the live stage their songs are beautifully complemented by the stunning visual montages of the band's "fourth member", Simon K. In fact, Decoder Ring's music never strays far from its cinematic underpinnings. They treat the visual and the sonic as one, achieving in their live performance a flow of images and music that is close to dreamlike. It was therefore a natural progression for Decoder Ring to become involved in writing music for film and their opportunity arrived when Somersault writer / director Cate Shortland asked them to compose the music for her new film. A visually haunting story of sex, guilt, love and the confusion these forces can cause, Somersault is based around a young girl's journey of self discovery set in the stark yet stunning landscapes of Jindabyne in southern New South Wales during winter.