Since their start in late 2012, Human Behavior has been interpreting Americana through an abstract lens. They combine the imagery of American gospel music with freak-folk experimentalism. They display this eccentricity not only in their sound, but also through video art, projected on vintage TVs. Human Behavior’s mixed genre has allowed them to fit in anywhere, from clubs to art galleries, theaters to garages, living rooms to caves. They have opened for Xiu Xiu, Waxahatchee, Andrew Jackson Jihad, Emperor X, and played a Burger Records Showcase. They have built a devoted following, across the United States and elsewhere, through relentless touring.
Human Behavior has always been an ever-changing lineup, ranging from one to thirteen members, with new installations of video art for every tour. Andres Parada, songwriter and videographer, is the one steadfast component. He uses the project to portray his manic-depressive lows, which often crescendo to orchestral highs. His concepts encompass Catholic guilt, drug addiction, obsessive compulsive disorder, and ethnic identity confusion, all in the framework of experimental sound and film.
Because of Human Behavior’s unique take on American folk music, they were picked up by Folktale Records, a Los Angeles record label. Human Behavior released two albums through the label, Golgotha (2013) on vinyl and CD, and Eat The Wind (2014) on cassette (co-released with Diet Pop Records).
Human Behavior’s upcoming record will be their first studio album. It’s entitled Bethphage, and it will be released on February 3, 2015. Zach Zdziebko (known for his work on VH1, Adult Swim, and Funny or Die) has created a music video for the opening track.
