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Tycho
Hansen performing in 2012
Hansen performing in 2012
Background information
Birth nameScott Hansen
Also known asISO50
Born (1977-02-07) February 7, 1977 (age 48) [citation needed]
OriginSacramento, California,
United States
Genres
Years active2002–present
Labels
Websitetychomusic.com

Scott Hansen (born February 7, 1977) is an American musician, record producer, composer, and songwriter. He is known professionally as Tycho (/ˈtaɪkoʊ/ TY-koh) and as ISO50 for his photographic and design work.[4][5] His music incorporates elements of downtempo, ambient, and electronic styles, often featuring analogue synthesizers and guitar.[6] He is based in San Francisco.

The name Tycho is inspired by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe.[7]

Musical career

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Tycho released his first EP, The Science of Patterns, in 2002. His full-length debut, Sunrise Projector, followed in 2004 on Gammaphone Records.[8] The album Past Is Prologue was released as a solo project.[9]

In 2016, Tycho released his fourth studio album, Epoch, which was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 2017 Grammy Awards.[10] In 2019, Tycho signed with Mom+Pop[11] and Ninja Tune.[12] He has also released music on Ghostly International, Merck Records, and Gammaphone Records.[when?]

At the 2020 Grammy Awards, Tycho received a Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album for his fifth studio album, Weather.[13] In February 2020, Tycho released an instrumental version, Simulcast.[14][15] He then released Infinite Health in 2024.[16]

Artistry

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Hansen's music project, Tycho, has drawn comparisons to artists such as DJ Shadow, Ulrich Schnauss, and Boards of Canada.[17] His style incorporates lo-fi analogue textures with electronic instrumentation, often featuring themes of nostalgia and nature. His compositions often feature ambient textures and layered synthesizers.[18]

Until the release of the album Dive in 2011, Hansen worked as a solo artist, using the Digital Audio Workstation Cakewalk Sonar with virtual analogue and digital hardware, VSTi synthesizers, and samples of live instrumentation recorded by Hansen. While creating the album, he switched to REAPER, a program he credited for enabling him to finish Dive.[19] The tour for the album featured a live band for the first time.[20] Hansen's live performances often involve the concurrent use of guitar and foot-triggered samples.[21] After touring, Hansen expanded the project to include collaborations in live and studio settings and added two other band members: Zac Brown on bass guitar and guitar, and Rory O'Connor on drums.[22] As of 2024, the live band consists of Hansen (synthesizers, guitar), Brown (guitars), O'Connor (drums), and Billy Kim (bass, additional instrumentation).[23]

Band members

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Tycho performing at the Roadrunner in Boston, Massachusetts, in 2022
  • Scott Hansen – synthesizers, guitar, bass guitar, visuals, programming
  • Zac Brown – bass guitar, guitar
  • Rory O'Connor – drums, percussion
  • Billy Kim (touring member) – bass guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, visuals
  • Hannah Cottrell – vocals

Past members

  • Joe Davancens (touring member) – bass guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, programming

Discography

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Main article: Tycho discography

Studio albums

References

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  1. ^ Mettler, Mike (March 31, 2015). "Interview: Tycho (Scott Hansen) on touring, digital vs. analog". Digital Trends. Retrieved December 29, 2016. Ambient chillwave maestro Tycho always has his head in the clouds — something the man also known as Scott Hansen takes as quite the compliment.
  2. ^ Hathaway, Aaron (March 25, 2015). "Tycho's ethereal chill-wave mesmerizes Majestic". The Badger Herald. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  3. ^ "Photos: Lotus and Tycho at Red Rocks, 09/17/16". The Denver Post. September 19, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2016. Electronic jam band Lotus and chillwave producer Tycho performed at Red Rocks on Saturday, September 17.
  4. ^ "About ISO50 » ISO50 Blog – The Blog of Scott Hansen (Tycho / ISO50)". Blog.iso50.com. September 11, 2007. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  5. ^ "ISO50 Portfolio - The Visual work of Scott Hansen". Iso50.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  6. ^ "Tycho's Sound: A Deep Dive Into the Music of Scott Hansen". XLR8R. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
  7. ^ "Tycho: Music By A Visual Imagineer". NPR.com. March 16, 2014. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  8. ^ "Past Is Prologue". ghostly.com. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
  9. ^ "Tycho | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  10. ^ "2017 Grammy Awards: Complete list of nominees". Los Angeles Times. December 6, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  11. ^ "Welcome Tycho to the Mom + Pop Music Family!". Mom+Pop. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
  12. ^ "Tycho signs to Ninja Tune for vocal-heavy new album, Weather". Resident Advisor. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
  13. ^ "Tycho". GRAMMY.com. November 26, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  14. ^ "Tycho Simulcast". exclaim.ca. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  15. ^ "Tycho: Simulcast". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  16. ^ "Infinite Health by Tycho". Metacritic. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  17. ^ "Tycho Is Back With a New Album and a New Purpose". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
  18. ^ "Tycho Talks Crafting Chillwave and Blending Design With Sound". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
  19. ^ "Tycho: "A big part of my sound is harnessing artefacts that aren't supposed to be there"". MusicTech. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  20. ^ Gilad, Itay. "Tycho Announces Brand New Tour For 2025".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  21. ^ "Tycho AMA". Reddit.com. April 15, 2013. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  22. ^ "Interview: Tycho". Stereofox Music Blog. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  23. ^ "Nature, fatherhood, synthesizers: Tycho's eternal balancing act". MusicTech. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
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