Humans (Canadian band)
Humans | |
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| Origin | Vancouver, BC, Canada |
| Genres | Electropop Synth-pop Indietronica Indie pop Electro |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Hybridity Music |
| Members | Robbie Slade Peter Ricq |
| Website | dashumans.com |
Humans are a Canadian indie electronic pop duo.[1]
History[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Albums[edit]
| Year | Album details | Peak Chart Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| !earshot Top 200 [14] |
!earshot Top 20 Electronic [15] | ||
| 2009 | Humans
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– | – |
| 2015 | NOONTIDE
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Extended plays[edit]
| Year | EP details | Peak Chart Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| !earshot Top 200 [14] |
!earshot Top 20 Electronic [15] | ||
| 2010 | Avec Mes Mecs
|
62[16] | 18[17] |
| 2012 | Traps[6]
|
17[14] | 1[15] |
Singles[edit]
- "The End" (2011)
Remixes[edit]
- Yes Nice – "Horses" (2012)
- The Belle Game – "Wasted Light" (2012)
References[edit]
- ^ a b Duberman, Amanda. "Humans' Condition". Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- ^ a b Hampson, Ashley. "Humans – Humans • Dance & Electronic Reviews • exclaim.ca". Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- ^ Paolozzi, John (5 May 2012). "Listen now: 'Avec Mes Mecs' by Humans". CBC Music. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- ^ birpaugust2010 (27 December 2010), 018 – Humans – Avec Mes Mecs, retrieved 24 December 2016
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ MrSBvideos (6 October 2010), Unfindable Series: 'Avec Mes Mecs' by Humans (Lazersonic style)., retrieved 24 December 2016
- ^ a b Hudson, Alex (22 February 2012). "Humans Announce 'Traps' EP, Share New Single". Exclaim!. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- ^ West, Greg (9 May 2012). "Album Review: Humans – Traps". DJ Magazine. Archived from the original on 24 May 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- ^ Hampson, Ashley. "Humans – Traps • Dance & Electronic Reviews • exclaim.ca". Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- ^ Ryce, Andrew. "RA Reviews: Humans – Traps". Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- ^ Reilly, Dan (18 June 2012). "Humans, 'Horizon' Video Premiere: The Creepy Story of an Old Couple – Spinner Canada". Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- ^ Hampson, Ashley. "Humans, Alix Goolden Hall, Victoria, BC, September 14 • Rifflandia Reviews • exclaim.ca". Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- ^ "Humans A/V | Hybridity". Archived from the original on 19 November 2012. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ^ "Hybridity bio". Archived from the original on 25 November 2012. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ^ a b c !earshot Top 200 June 2012
- ^ a b c !earshot Top 20 Electronic June 2012
- ^ !earshot Top 200 December 2010
- ^ !earshot Top 20 Electronic February 2011
External links[edit]
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