Bjørn Torske and Prins Thomas have both built successful solo careers as electronic producers, but “Square One” is a solid piece of proof that collaborations often brings out the best in the participating parts.

The album is an exhilarating 43 minutes of electronic magic and exotic percussion, ending with the beautiful track “Arthur’s Return” that combines a distant drum beat with enthralling synths that constantly changes between exaggerating and falling levels of energy.

It is as if Bjørn Torske and Prins Thomas made electronic music for depressed people and somehow still managed to make it sound uplifting.

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Stream “Square One” on Spotify.