Humans (Canadian band)

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Humans
Origin Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genres Electropop
Synth-pop
Indietronica
Indie pop
Electro
Years active2009–present
Labels Hybridity Music
MembersRobbie Slade
Peter Ricq
Website dashumans.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 and monthly playlist) along with fan-made videos [5] ushered in the release of the official video in 2011.

Contents

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

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

Extended plays

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

Singles

Remixes

References

  1. 1 2 Duberman, Amanda. "Humans' Condition" . Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  2. 1 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{{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. 1 2 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. 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


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