Hibou is the Seattle-based solo project of 21-year-old Peter Michel, former drummer for Craft Spells. Not straying far from the wondrous dream pop of his previous gig, Michel is gearing up to release his forthcoming self-titled debut album, described as a “lush” record “fueled by twisting reverbed-out guitar melodies” and “elegant arrangements.” Due out on September 18th via new label home Barsuk Records, the 11-track effort is previewed today with “Dissolve”.
Like a nod to its title, Michel’s faded vocals and tingling guitars are cloaked in a smoky haze, seemingly just seconds away from completely ceasing to be. Listen in below.
Hibou, the follow-up to 2013’s Dunes EP, is due out on September 18th. In support, Michel’s lined up a North American summer tour.
Hibou 2015 Tour Dates:
07/14 – San Diego, Casbah
07/15 – Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room
07/16 – Las Vegas, NV @ Bunk House
07/18 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
07/20 – Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge
07/22 – Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
07/23 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
07/24 – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
07/25 – Detroit, MI @ Loving Touch
07/26 – Toronto, ON @ The Garrison
07/28 – Albany, NY @ The Hollow
07/29 – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
07/31 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
08/01 – Philadelphia, PA @ Boot & Saddle
08/03 – Washington, DC @ Rock & Roll Hotel
08/05 – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
08/06 – New Orleans, LA @ Gasa Gasa
08/07 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s
08/08 – Dallas, TX @ Three Links
08/09 – Austin, TX @ The Parish
08/14 – Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey
08/15 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Soho
08/16 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Catalyst
08/17 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
08/20 – Vancouver, BC @ Electric Owl
08/21 – Seattle, WA @ Barboza
