Acclaimed songwriter and multi‑instrumentalist Hibou returns with “Resolve To Burn,” an atmospheric single that marks a bold step toward his upcoming album It Seems To Me, due August 8 via Spirit Goth Records. The track merges shimmering guitar tones with airy vocals, balancing understated tension and emotional clarity in true Hibou fashion.
“Resolve To Burn” embodies a hushed intensity — delicate yet simmering, like a fuse threatening to ignite. Built on dreamy new‑wave textures and spacious production, the song’s restrained pace allows Hibou’s lyrical perspective to cut through: a reflection on false promises and the disillusionment that follows when people realize they’ve been misled. Inspired partly by the tale of the Pied Piper, the narrative confronts political manipulation while maintaining an intimate, human touch.
The single serves as an entry point to It Seems To Me, a ten‑track collection born out of personal transition and global travel. Written across more than ten countries and completed after Hibou relocated to the south of France, the album reflects the inner push and pull between nostalgia and renewal. Listeners can expect a sonic palette that draws from 80s new wave while folding in modern alt‑pop flourishes — lush guitar lines, hypnotic percussion, and lyrics that walk the line between poetic and confessional.
As the album release approaches, Hibou is also gearing up for The Pomegranate Tour, a North American run beginning August 25 in Portland, OR, and concluding September 26 in Seattle, WA. The tour will celebrate both the arrival of It Seems To Me and the 10‑year anniversary of Hibou’s self‑titled debut, with a setlist bridging older fan favorites and new material.
“Resolve To Burn” finds Hibou at a crossroads: more reflective, more expansive, and more willing than ever to confront uncomfortable truths through his songwriting. It’s a glimpse of an artist evolving in real time, crafting music that feels timeless yet deeply of the moment.
Stream “Resolve To Burn” now via and catch Hibou on tour this August.