--- product_id: 52160363 title: "Hibou" brand: "hibou" price: "₱669" currency: PHP in_stock: false reviews_count: 2 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/52160363-hibou store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Hibou **Brand:** hibou **Price:** ₱669 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hibou by hibou - **How much does it cost?** ₱669 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/52160363-hibou) ## Best For - hibou enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hibou brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The idea of "home" plays a prominent theme in the short history of Peter Michel and his Seattle-based band Hibou (French for 'owl', pronounced ee-bu with a silent H). "I actually recorded half of the new album at my parents' home," says the 21-year-old about Hibou's debut full-length release for Barsuk Records. "There are moments on the record where you hear my dad cooking or hammering," he adds.From an early age, Peter was inspired to take classical piano lessons by his parents and older brother. From there, Peter's foundations expanded to drum and guitar lessons, eventually leading him to develop a strong grasp of songwriting and composition as he took an increasingly hands-on approach to making his own music. He joined noted San Francisco's Craft Spells as its drummer while still in high school after ditching the traditional brick and mortar institution for an online education. He ended up spending the better part of a year touring, playing shows at night while finishing his studies during the day. He was 18 when he realized he needed to start focusing more attention on his own songs. "Craft Spells was a great, but it was taking up all my time," says Peter. "And I realized that I needed to be writing my own music." He wrote a break-up letter, and his time with the band was done. Shortly after leaving Craft Spells, Peter returned to Seattle and began to experiment with soundscapes and varying musical genres, all of which eventually led to the release of his first recordings as Hibou. Titled Dunes, the EP was recorded in the walk-in closet of his apartment. Peter wrote the music, played every instrument, mixed, and self-released the EP. He then set upon self-booking a west coast tour with a loose band he assembled. "We drove around in a minivan owned by my friend's mom, lost a lot of money, came back, and wanted to do it again," says Peter.More touring followed, sharing stages along the way with Yelle, Chad Van Gaalen, Surfer Blood, and Slow Club. Slowly, Hibou began to get noticed by media outlets such as NME, Pitchfork and Noisey ' all from an EP recorded in a closet and self-supported by a tour in a mother's minivan. Written, recorded and played by Peter at home in Seattle, Hibou's self-titled debut LP features 11 songs and is a lush, driving mix of '80s inspired pop, fueled by twisting reverbed-out guitar melodies, elegant arrangements, and a love of soda, summertime nostalgia, and trips to Peter's inspirational point in Seattle: the fittingly-named Discovery Park. "I've written a ton of the melodies for the band there," he says. "It's my favorite place in the world." Peter also cites Seattle's elusive sunshine as an often-hidden source of inspiration. "It's very summery music," he says. "It's warm. I want people to feel that when they hear it." ## Images ![Hibou - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71u8t+UP7XL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by J***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 April 2018* Great quality, fantastic album. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by A***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 May 2017* Great cd, great service --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/52160363-hibou](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/52160363-hibou) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*