Humans (Canadian band)

Humans
Origin Vancouver, BC, Canada
Genres Electropop
Synthpop
Indietronica
Indie pop
Electro
Years active 2009–present
Labels Hybridity Music
Website dashumans.com
Members Robbie Slade
Peter Ricq

Humans are a Canadian indie electronic pop duo.[1]

History

Vancouver's Robbie Slade and Peter Ricq met in 2008, and started making music together in the summer of 2009.[1] They released a demo album in 2009.[2] In 2010, the duo released their first EP called Avec Mes Mecs, and produced a video for its title track.[3] Promotion through BIRP[4] (an indie music blog & monthly playlist) along with fan-made videos[5] ushered in the release of the official video in 2011.

Following up Avec Mes Mecs, the duo released their sophomore EP called Traps in 2012.[6] The release received high praise from publications such as DJ Mag, Exclaim!, and Resident Advisor.[7][8][9] A video for the song "Horizon" was premiered on Spinner.[10]

Techniques, technology, live performances

Humans have garnered a reputation for being a live act that is "full of unbelievable energy and ready to engage with the crowd."[11] Their visual presentation uses live audio input from their shows, allowing for improvisation in both their visual and audio performances.[12]

On tour, Humans have opened for Broken Social Scene, The Crystal Method, Junior Boys, and Clipse.[13]

Discography

Albums

Year Album details Peak Chart Positions
!earshot
Top 200
[14]
 !earshot
Top 20
Electronic
[15]
2009 Humans
  • Released: September 2009
  • Label: Self-Released[2]
 – –
2015 NOONTIDE
  • Released: February 24
  • Label: Hybridity Music

Extended plays

Year EP details Peak Chart Positions
!earshot
Top 200
[14]
 !earshot
Top 20
Electronic
[15]
2010 Avec Mes Mecs
  • Released: 12 October 2010
  • Label: Self-Released
 62[16] 18[17]
2012 Traps[6] 17[14] 1[15]

Singles

  • "The End" (2011)[18]

Remixes

References

  1. 1 2 Duberman, Amanda. "Humans' Condition". Retrieved 2012-11-22.
  2. 1 2 Hampson, Ashley. "Humans - Humans • Dance & Electronic Reviews • exclaim.ca". Retrieved 2012-11-22.
  3. ↑ Paolozzi, John (2012-05-05). "Listen now: 'Avec Mes Mecs' by Humans". CBC Music. Retrieved 2012-11-22.
  4. ↑ birpaugust2010 (2010-12-27), 018 - Humans - Avec Mes Mecs, retrieved 2016-12-24
  5. ↑ MrSBvideos (2010-10-06), Unfindable Series: 'Avec Mes Mecs' by Humans (Lazersonic style)., retrieved 2016-12-24
  6. 1 2 Hudson, Alex (2012-02-22). "Humans Announce 'Traps' EP, Share New Single". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2012-11-22.
  7. ↑ West, Greg (9 May 2012). "Album Review: Humans - Traps". DJ Magazine. Archived from the original on 24 May 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  8. ↑ Hampson, Ashley. "Humans - Traps • Dance & Electronic Reviews • exclaim.ca". Retrieved 2012-11-22.
  9. ↑ Ryce, Andrew. "RA Reviews: Humans - Traps". Retrieved 2012-11-22.
  10. ↑ Reilly, Dan (2012-06-18). "Humans, 'Horizon' Video Premiere: The Creepy Story of an Old Couple - Spinner Canada". Retrieved 2012-11-22.
  11. ↑ Hampson, Ashley. "Humans, Alix Goolden Hall, Victoria, BC, September 14 • Rifflandia Reviews • exclaim.ca". Retrieved 2012-11-22.
  12. ↑ Humans A/V | Hybridity
  13. ↑ Hybridity bio
  14. 1 2 3 !earshot Top 200 June 2012
  15. 1 2 3 !earshot Top 20 Electronic June 2012
  16. ↑ !earshot Top 200 December 2010
  17. ↑ !earshot Top 20 Electronic February 2011
  18. ↑ Humans Bandcamp: The End
  19. ↑ Yes Nice Soundcloud
  20. ↑ The Belle Game Soundcloud


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