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]

Following up Avec Mes Mecs, the duo released their sophomore EP called Traps in 2012.[4] The release received high praise from publications such as DJ Mag, Exclaim!, and Resident Advisor.[5][6][7] A video for the song "Horizon" was premiered on Spinner.[7]

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."[8] Their visual presentation uses live audio input from their shows, allowing for improvisation in both their visual and audio performances.[9]

On tour, Humans have opened for Broken Social Scene, The Crystal Method, Junior Boys, and Clipse.[10]

Discography

Albums

Year Album details Peak Chart Positions
!earshot
Top 200
[11]
 !earshot
Top 20
Electronic
[12]
2009 Humans
  • Released: September 2009
  • Label: Self-Released[2]
 – –
2015 NOONTIDE
  • Released: February 24th
  • Label: Self-released

Extended plays

Year EP details Peak Chart Positions
!earshot
Top 200
[11]
 !earshot
Top 20
Electronic
[12]
2010 Avec Mes Mecs
  • Released: 12 October 2010
  • Label: Self-Released
 62[13] 18[14]
2012 Traps[4] 17[11] 1[12]

Singles

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. 1 2 Hudson, Alex (2012-02-22). "Humans Announce 'Traps' EP, Share New Single". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2012-11-22.
  5. ↑ West, Greg (2012-05-09). "Album Review: Humans - Traps". DJ Magazine. Retrieved 2012-11-22.
  6. ↑ Hampson, Ashley. "Humans - Traps • Dance & Electronic Reviews • exclaim.ca". Retrieved 2012-11-22.
  7. 1 2 Ryce, Andrew. "RA Reviews: Humans - Traps". Retrieved 2012-11-22.
  8. ↑ Hampson, Ashley. "Humans Alix Goolden Hall, Victoria, BC, September 14 • Rifflandia Reviews • exclaim.ca". Retrieved 2012-11-22. line feed character in |title= at position 7 (help)
  9. ↑ Humans A/V | Hybridity
  10. ↑ Hybridity bio
  11. 1 2 3 !earshot Top 200 June 2012
  12. 1 2 3 !earshot Top 20 Electronic June 2012
  13. ↑ !earshot Top 200 December 2010
  14. ↑ !earshot Top 20 Electronic February 2011
  15. ↑ Humans Bandcamp: The End
  16. ↑ Yes Nice Soundcloud
  17. ↑ The Belle Game Soundcloud
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