Humans (Canadian band)

Humans
OriginVancouver, BC, Canada
GenresElectropop
Synth-pop
Indietronica
Indie pop
Electro
Years active2009–present
LabelsHybridity Music
MembersRobbie Slade
Peter Ricq
Websitedashumans.com

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: 24 February
  • 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)

Remixes

References

  1. ^ a b Duberman, Amanda. "Humans' Condition". Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  2. ^ a b Hampson, Ashley. "Humans – Humans • Dance & Electronic Reviews • exclaim.ca". Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  3. ^ Paolozzi, John (5 May 2012). "Listen now: 'Avec Mes Mecs' by Humans". CBC Music. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  4. ^ birpaugust2010 (27 December 2010), 018 – Humans – Avec Mes Mecs, retrieved 24 December 2016{{citation}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ MrSBvideos (6 October 2010), Unfindable Series: 'Avec Mes Mecs' by Humans (Lazersonic style)., retrieved 24 December 2016
  6. ^ a b Hudson, Alex (22 February 2012). "Humans Announce 'Traps' EP, Share New Single". Exclaim!. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  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 22 November 2012.
  9. ^ Ryce, Andrew. "RA Reviews: Humans – Traps". Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  10. ^ Reilly, Dan (18 June 2012). "Humans, 'Horizon' Video Premiere: The Creepy Story of an Old Couple – Spinner Canada". Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  11. ^ Hampson, Ashley. "Humans, Alix Goolden Hall, Victoria, BC, September 14 • Rifflandia Reviews • exclaim.ca". Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  12. ^ "Humans A/V | Hybridity". Archived from the original on 19 November 2012. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
  13. ^ "Hybridity bio". Archived from the original on 25 November 2012. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
  14. ^ a b c !earshot Top 200 June 2012
  15. ^ a b c !earshot Top 20 Electronic June 2012
  16. ^ !earshot Top 200 December 2010
  17. ^ !earshot Top 20 Electronic February 2011


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