Humans are a Canadian indie electronic pop duo.
History Vancouver's Robbie Slade and Peter Ricq met in 2008, and started making music together in the summer of 2009. They released a demo album in 2009. In 2010, the duo released their first EP called Avec Mes Mecs, and produced a video for its title track. Promotion through BIRP (an indie music blog and monthly playlist) along with fan-made videos 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. The release received high praise from publications such as DJ Mag, Exclaim!, and Resident Advisor. A video for the song "Horizon" was premiered on Spinner.
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." Their visual presentation uses live audio input from their shows, allowing for improvisation in both their visual and audio performances.
On tour, Humans have opened for Broken Social Scene, The Crystal Method, Junior Boys, and Clipse.
Discography Albums
Year Album details Peak Chart Positions !earshot Top 200!earshot Top 200 June 2012 !earshot Top 20 Electronic!earshot Top 20 Electronic June 2012 2009 Humans Released: September 2009 Label: Self-Released – –2015NOONTIDE Released: 24 February Label: Hybridity Music
Extended plays
Year EP details Peak Chart Positions !earshot Top 200 !earshot Top 20 Electronic 2010 Avec Mes Mecs Released: 12 October 2010 Label: Self-Released 62!earshot Top 200 December 2010 18!earshot Top 20 Electronic February 2011 2012 Traps Released: 6 March 2012 Label: Hybridity Music 17 1
Singles "The End" (2011)
Remixes Yes Nice – "Horses" (2012) The Belle Game – "Wasted Light" (2012)
References
External links Humans – Bandcamp page Humans – SoundCloud