Factory Reset is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter and musician Tilian Pearson, released on April 23, 2021, through Future Friends and Rise Records.

[8] The following year, he embarked on The Skeptic Tour from July 26 to August 22, 2019, in North America, with support from Landon Tewers of The Plot In You, Brent Walsh of I the Mighty, and RVLS.

In an interview with Rock Sound, Tilian expressed how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the writing process for his fourth solo studio album and inspired him to begin sessions earlier than intended.

"[11] In another interview, Tilian said that songs for the album "started coming together as complete ideas" in July and August while quarantining due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[12] The album was produced, mixed, and mastered by longtime collaborator Kris Crummett, who also performed and recorded drums and percussion.

[15] Polyphia guitarist Tim Henson performed guitar parts and served as producer for the album's ninth track "Imagination".

[20] A remix of the interlude track "Breathe" done by Australian DJ and record producer Mars Monero was released on February 11, 2022.

Originally, the 22-date tour was scheduled to begin on February 25, 2022 and conclude on March 26, 2022 with support from Royal Coda, Tillie, and Moxy.