Biosphere is the solo project of Geir Jenssen, who comes from Tromsø, Norway. He participated in founding the new age trio Bel Canto before departing to record solo, first as Bleep, then as Biosphere. His album The North Pole by Submarine, released in 1990, is an acknowledged precursor of what became known as ambient techno. The popularity of that genre grew along with the popularity of artists such as the KLF, Irresistible Force, Higher Intelligence Agency, and Biosphere.