Hibou
Amidst an atmosphere of melancholia, Peter Michel has thrown himself into a lifetime's worth of writing, recording and touring belied by his young age. At just 17, the Seattle-based musician toured extensively with dream pop outfit Craft Spells, and most recently met critical acclaim with his personal project, Hibou. The sound Michel creates is a landscape filled with swooning, hazy reflections on loss, love, nostalgia, and joy from a 10,000 foot view. It pleads for you to stay in the moment while planting the seed that you will likely lose this memory as it slips into a misty wistfulness. His music is a testament to fixation as a cure for apathy, and the fantasies that emerge from a mind unmoored.
Hibou 10th Anniversary Debut LP Reissue Pre-Sale
We're excited to announce Hibou's long-out-of-print self-titled debut album is now available for pre-sale at the Barsuk shop! This new 10th anniversary reissue is pressed on beautiful dark lilac vinyl and includes an insert of new liner notes and band photos from the era.
Written, recorded and played by Peter Michel at home in Seattle before he decamped to Paris, Hibou's 11 songs feature a lush, driving mix of '80s inspired pop, fueled by twisting reverbed-out guitar melodies, elegant arrangements, and a love of soda and summertime nostalgia.
More exciting news for Hibou fans — they're touring the US starting August 25th following the release of their upcoming album, It Seems To Me, out August 8th. Listen to new singles & pick up a copy at an Hibou show near you! 31 Jul 2025
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upcoming shows
Today |
Buffalo NY @ Nietzsche's |
16 Sep |
Hamtramck MI @ New Dodge Lounge |
17 Sep |
Chicago IL @ Chop Shop |
18 Sep |
Minneapolis MN @ Cloudland Theater |
20 Sep |
Denver CO @ Barnum Better Animal Center |
21 Sep |
Salt Lake City UT @ The DLC, Quarters Arcade Bar |
22 Sep |
Boise ID @ Shrine Social Club |
26 Sep |
Seattle WA @ Baba Yaga |