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Humans To Offer Noontide
HUMANS Release Debut Album Noontide
via Hybridity Music, Followed by North American Tour
Dance With HUMANS Tonight at Cameo in NYC to Celebrate
“The electronic feats of anxious anticipation gets met with the sub-bass boom and handclap stomp to keep your night kicking onward past the curfews and witching hours.” –Impose Magazine
“The two are chockfull of technical skill and precision. Their ever-changing sound ranges from minimal percussions and charismatic vocal hooks, to tracks grounded in radio-friendly guitar melodies.” – THUMP
“Vancouver duo HUMANS is an electronic act with a pop group’s heart, and on their upcoming LP Noontide they infuse their blend of Kraftwerk and Detroit techno with enough hooks to appeal to someone who doesn’t even know what Detroit techno sounds like.” – Entertainment Weekly
“The duo from British Columbia provides a wholly economical experience—blending DJ sets and live vocals and instruments into one part synthetic, part unmistakably human performance.”
“I might turn to a superlative like inspired—and it’s not a word I throw around lightly.”
Vancouver’s indie-electronic duo, HUMANS, celebrate the release of their debut album, Noontide, via Hybridity Music. Comprised of producers Robbie Slade and Peter Ricq, the duo’s sound has been called infectious, smartly crafted, and a force live. Produced by Nik Kozub of Shout Out Out Out Out, Noontide is a showcase of their innovative mix of heavy electronics with modern pop sensibilities. The album is carefully constructed, building upon the band’s restless aesthetic experimentation. In support of the record, the two-piece is bringing their kinetic live-show to stages across North America. See the full list of tour dates below.
The title track of their first release Avec Mes Mecs made its way onto NME and claimed the #5 spot on Hype Machine. Their 2012 EP Traps garnered even more acclaim topping the Canadian Electronic Charts for six weeks and receiving attention from publications such as Exclaim!, XLR8R, Resident Advisor, and CBC Music. Aside from impressing music critics, HUMANS have been heavily featured on placements for HBO’s Entourage, CSI, and MTV.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhMKBHfzmGM
TOUR DATES:
Feb. 24 @ Cameo Gallery, NEW YORK, NY (Release Show)
Feb. 27 @ Rottuer, PORTLAND, OR
Feb. 28 @ Neck of the Woods, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Mar. 04 @ WECC, WINNIPEG, MB
Mar. 05 @ Commonwealth, CALGARY, AB
Mar. 06 @ Pawn Shop, EDMONTON, AB
Mar. 07 @ Capitol, SASKATOON, SK
Mar. 14 @ Gus’ Pub, HALIFAX, NS
Mar. 26th @ Los Globos, Los Angeles, CA
Mar. 28 @ Celebrities, VANCOUVER, BC
Apr. 17 @ Sugar Nightclub, VICTORIA, BC
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