Founded in 2017 by GRAMMY® Award nominated multiplatinum Plain White T’s frontman Tom Higgenson, Chicago-based independent label Humans Were Here empowers artists to make their mark. The Founder brings two decades of writing, recording, and touring to a forward-thinking record company rooted in a time-honored tradition of artist development. The label emerged with two flagship acts right out of the gate—dreamy acoustic pop outfit Fairview and punk powerhouse TLB.

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TLB

The perfect blend of ‘fuck you’ and ‘I still love you.

TLB, have kicked up a tempestuous swarm of intrigue and buzz since forming in 2013 by high school friends Tom Higgenson, Darren Vorel, Dave Tirio, and Eric Vorel. Band members Tom Higgenson and Dave Tirio are also the lead singer and guitarist (respectively) of popular American band Plain White T’s.

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Black Christmas, a song by TLB on Spotify

TLB, an album by TLB on Spotify

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Jessica Jarrell

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Million miler

the most exciting choice (on paper).

Fresh on the scene with his debut single “Take A Chance On Me” in 2019, Million Miler dives deep into those 80’s vibes to give you that nostalgic, carefree feeling of high school summers. Synth pop from Tom Higgenson, lead singer of Grammy Nominated rock band, The Plain White T’s.

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Plain White T’s

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Since emerging in 1997, the GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum Chicago quintet—Tom Higgenson [vocals], Tim Lopez [lead guitar, vocals], Dave Tirio [rhythm guitar], Mike Retondo [bass], and De’Mar Hamilton [drums]—has amassed an enduring, engaging, and enigmatic catalog, spanning two gold-certified offerings All That We Needed (2005) and Every Second Counts (2006) and unshakable anthems such as the double-platinum “1,2,3,4” and platinum “Rhythm of Love.” Among the discography, “Hey There Delilah” went quadruple-platinum, topped the Billboard Hot 100, and earned a pair of 2008 GRAMMY® Award nominations in the categories of “Song of the Year” and “Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.” Along the way, the five-piece logged countless miles on the road in front of sold out crowds in nearly every corner of the globe. After a whirlwind tour cycle supporting 2015’s American Nights, the guys hunkered down and began writing the ideas that would eventually comprise Parallel Universe, slated for an August 2018 release. The band’s endlessly hummable signature melodies still shine at the center of this galaxy, but their Universe morphed into an otherworldly atmosphere of ethereal electronic pop strengthened by lush guitar tones and synth transmissions.

Should've Gone to Bed - EP, an album by Plain White T's on Spotify

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FAIRVIEW

The little secret Is out.

Never mind the song title, Fairview is quickly becoming the worst kept secret of 2019. After releasing their first E.P. of songs in 2018 and a tour with Grammy Nominated pop group, The Plain White T’s, Fairview is staring down a very busy and productive year.

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Our Little Secret, an album by Fairview on Spotify

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The scissors

Digging up skeletons after 7 years.

Fresh off a 7 year hiatus, The Scissors are back with a brand new album called “Eulogize.” Out 8.14.19

You Can Make It Dangerous, an album by The Scissors on Spotify

Over Your Dead Body, an album by The Scissors on Spotify

Tijeras, an album by The Scissors on Spotify

Viva, an album by The Scissors on Spotify

Riv Rat Rob E.P, an album by The Scissors on Spotify

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robot Ex

Can you handle it?

With the first single, “Handle It,” Robot Ex masterfully blends elements of industrial and indie pop with a post-dubstep energy, creating a sound all his own.

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LIIV

PRESS REWIND.

Her voice alone is enough - sultry, captivating and powerful - a perfect fit for her electronic indie pop creations (think Grouplove, Tove Lo, MØ). And you don't have to take our word for it. Major industry players have stepped in with full support of LIIV including Live Nation signing-on to provide management services and Bruno Mars funding LIIV's participation in Grammy Camp 2017 in Los Angeles. Impressive for anyone and especially for a Honolulu resident who recently turned 17 and has already surpassed 150,000 online streams, earned a Na Hoku Hanahano nomination and had her music featured on a trailer for the Fox TV show, "The Resident," just last month. Tap into the buzz and watch LIIV's rise unfold.

Liiv, an album by LIIV on Spotify

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