Hibou (band)

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Hibou is an American dream pop/shoegaze [1] band based in Seattle, Washington, formed in 2013. The band consists solely of Peter Michel, who formerly toured as the drummer for Craft Spells. [2] The band released its debut EP Dunes in 2013. [3] [4] Subsequently, Hibou released an eponymously titled debut album in the fall of 2015. He is said to have recorded much of the album in his bedroom and walk-in closet located in his parents’ home in Seattle. [5] Hibou's sound is inspired by Michel's love of soda, summer, 1980s music, and Discovery Park. [6]

In 2016, Hibou played at the South by Southwest Festival. [7]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

References

  1. ↑ "Hibou – The Vogue" . Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  2. ↑ Voyce, MacEagon (September 16, 2015). "Hibou talks owls, his new record, and making music after Craft Spells". AXS. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  3. ↑ Fitzmaurice, Larry (December 12, 2013). "Hibou's "Hide Away"". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Band to watch: Hibou". GimmeIndie. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  5. ↑ Henry, Dusty (September 11, 2015). "Bedroom pop artist Hibou's debut album". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  6. ↑ Henry, Dusty (September 15, 2015). "Hibou's Peter Michel Embraces Home on His Dreamy Debut". Seattle Weekly. Retrieved July 18, 2017.[ dead link ]
  7. ↑ "Listen To When The Season Ends". SXSW. Retrieved July 18, 2017.