| Humans | |
| Origin: | Vancouver, BC, Canada |
| Genre: | Electropop Synth-pop Indietronica Indie pop Electro |
| Years Active: | 2009–present |
| Label: | Hybridity Music |
| Website: | dashumans.com |
| Current Members: | Robbie Slade Peter Ricq |
Humans are a Canadian indie electronic pop duo.[1]
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.[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 (an indie music blog & 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.[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.[8]
Humans have garnered a reputation for being a live act that is "full of unbelievable energy and ready to engage with the crowd."[9] Their visual presentation uses live audio input from their shows, allowing for improvisation in both their visual and audio performances.[10]
On tour, Humans have opened for Broken Social Scene, The Crystal Method, Junior Boys, and Clipse.[11]
| Year | Album details | Peak Chart Positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| !earshot Top 200 [12] | !earshot Top 20 Electronic [13] | |||
| 2009 | Humans
| – | – | |
| 2015 | NOONTIDE
| |||
| Year | EP details | Peak Chart Positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| !earshot Top 200 | !earshot Top 20 Electronic | |||
| 2010 | Avec Mes Mecs
| 62[14] | 18[15] | |
| 2012 | Traps
| 17 | 1 | |