Hibou is an American

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band based in

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, formed in 2013. The band consists solely of Peter Michel, who formerly toured as the drummer for

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. The band released its debut EP ''Dunes'' in 2013. 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

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located in his parents’ home in Seattle. Hibou's sound is inspired by Michel's love of soda, summer, 1980s music, and Discovery Park. In 2016, Hibou played at the

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Discography

Studio albums *''Hibou'' (2015) *''Something Familiar'' (2018) *''Halve'' (2019) EPs *''Dunes EP'' (2013)

References

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