Humans (Canadian band)

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

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

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. Duberman, Amanda. "Humans' Condition". Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  2. 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
  5. MrSBvideos (6 October 2010), Unfindable Series: 'Avec Mes Mecs' by Humans (Lazersonic style)., retrieved 24 December 2016
  6. 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. !earshot Top 200 June 2012
  15. !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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