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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 ISO50 for his photographic and design work.[4][5] His music has been described as a blend of downtempo, ambient, and electronic styles, often incorporating analog synthesizers and guitar.[6] He is based in San Francisco.

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

History

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

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

At the 2020 Grammy Awards, Tycho received his second Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album for the fifth studio album Weather.[13] Tycho released Simulcast, an instrumental version in February 2020.[14][15]

Sound

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Hansen's music project, Tycho, has drawn comparisons to artists such as DJ Shadow, Ulrich Schnauss, and Boards of Canada.[16] His style incorporates lo-fi analog textures with electronic instrumentation, often focusing on themes of nostalgia and nature. His compositions commonly feature ambient textures and synthesizer layering.[17]

Until the release of the album Dive, Hansen worked as a solo artist and used the digital audio workstation Cakewalk Sonar to work with analog, virtual analog hardware, digital hardware, and VSTi synthesizers and samples derived from live instrumentation played by Hansen. While creating the album, he switched over to REAPER, a program he credits for enabling him to finish Dive.[citation needed] The album tour featured a live band for the first time.[citation needed] Hansen's performance approach often involves the concurrent use of guitar and foot-triggered samples.[18] After touring, Hansen later expanded the project, collaborating in both live and studio settings with two other band members, Zac Brown on bass guitar and guitar, and Rory O’Connor on drums.[19] As of 2024, the live band consists of Hansen on synthesizers and guitar, Brown on guitars, O’Connor on drums, and Billy Kim on bass and additional instrumentation.[20]

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. 2007-09-11. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
  5. ^ "ISO50 Portfolio - The Visual work of Scott Hansen". Iso50.com. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
  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. 16 March 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Past Is Prologue". ghostly.com. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
  9. ^ "Tycho | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-03-16.
  10. ^ "2017 Grammy Awards: Complete list of nominees". Los Angeles Times. 2016-12-06. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
  11. ^ "Welcome Tycho to the Mom + Pop Music Family!". Mom+Pop. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
  12. ^ "Tycho signs to Ninja Tune for vocal-heavy new album, Weather". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
  13. ^ "Tycho". GRAMMY.com. 2019-11-26. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  14. ^ "Tycho Simulcast". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2020-03-16.
  15. ^ "Tycho: Simulcast". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2020-03-16.
  16. ^ "Tycho Is Back With a New Album and a New Purpose". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
  17. ^ "Tycho Talks Crafting Chillwave and Blending Design With Sound". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
  18. ^ "Tycho AMA". Reddit.com. 15 April 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
  19. ^ "Interview: Tycho". Stereofox Music Blog. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  20. ^ "Nature, fatherhood, synthesizers: Tycho's eternal balancing act". MusicTech. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
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