Agostino Maria Ticino was born in the town of San Severino Marche (Macerata) in 1983.He soon developed a passion for music thanks to his father Piero, who in those years was president and co-owner of local radio station "RadioSette."He started studying classical guitar at the age of 10 years attending the course in the school of musical experimentation with the teacher Nicola Basilico. In 1996 he took part in several competitions for young high school musicians, winning the second place in the national competition for classes in musical experimentation in Varenna (CO). Since he was a child, he has played with various underground bands and through these experiences, he discovered the world of computer music. Since 2001, he has started to dedicate himself completely to electronic music.He moved to Rome 's University (getting a degree in "developmental psychology and education") where he gradually became part of the electronic Roman scene .He plays in the best clubs in town (Room 26 ,Brancaleone,Qube,Spazio 900 ,Lanificio etc..) and in many Italian festivals of electronic music.As Ticino Villella Duo in 2009 opened the concert of D'Arcangelo (Rephlex) for the launch tour of their new album. It is currently active in different contexts of music production, ranging from music for documentaries, the production of indie-rock bands and he produces dance music with Till2012records, a Roman independent label he co-founded.