Epoch

Released in 2016, Epoch serves as the final installment in a trilogy that includes Dive and Awake. This album marks the full evolution of Tycho from a solo studio project into a cohesive four-piece band, a shift that is evident in the more prominent role of live instrumentation and complex rhythmic interplay. While Dive was aquatic and Awake was airy, Epoch is terrestrial and sharp, utilizing more distortion and aggressive transients than its predecessors. The album was a surprise digital release, catching fans off guard and quickly garnering critical acclaim for its refined production. It successfully transitioned the project into a Grammy-nominated act, proving that instrumental electronic music could maintain mainstream relevance without compromising its technical depth. The record is notable for its use of vintage hardware, including the Minimoog and various Roland synths, processed through modern digital workflows to achieve its signature 'hi-fi analog' sheen.