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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]

History

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In 2002, Tycho released his first EP, The Science of Patterns. His full-length debut, Sunrise Projector, followed in 2004 on Gammaphone Records.[8] His album Past Is Prologue, 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] In 2019, Tycho signed to 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 nomination for Grammy nomination in the Best Dance/Electronic Album for his fifth studio album, Weather.[13] In February 2020, Tycho released an instrumental version, Simulcast.[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 analogue textures with electronic instrumentation, often featuring themes of nostalgia and nature. His compositions commonly feature ambient textures and layered synthesizers.[17]

Until the release of the album Dive, Hansen worked as a solo artist, using the Digital audio workstation Cakewalk Sonar with virtual analogue hardware, digital hardware, and VSTi synthesizers and samples from Hansen's live instrumentation. While creating the album, he switched to REAPER, a program he credited for enabling him to finish Dive.[citation needed] The tour for the album featured a live band for the first time.[citation needed] Hansen's live performances often involve the concurrent use of guitar and foot-triggered samples.[18] 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.[19] As of 2024, the live band consists of Hansen (synthesizers, guitar), Brown (guitars), O’Connor (drums), and Billy Kim (bass, 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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