Biography
Hugo, a distinguished Grammy and Mercury Prize winner, boasts an illustrious career spanning over 30 years in the music industry. Throughout this extensive journey, he has collaborated with numerous bands and artists across diverse genres, showcasing remarkable versatility. From co-producing Primal Scream’s “Screamadelica” alongside Andrew Weatherall to engineering Radiohead’s “In Rainbows” with Nigel Godrich, and mixing Beck’s “Heavens Ladder,” Hugo has worn various hats with unparalleled expertise.
Embarking on his career as a tape-op at Townhouse Studios, Hugo underwent a four-year apprenticeship, collaborating with iconic acts like Scritti Politti, Tears for Fears, and Freddie Mercury before advancing to an engineering role. Notable contributions include engineering five albums with the eclectic Julian Cope and collaborating with the Happy Mondays, among others, as he transitioned into the realm of production.
In the late ’90s, Hugo’s creative journey led him to work with David Holmes on solo albums, productions, and film scores, including the Ocean’s 11 trilogy. Currently, Hugo enjoys access to a studio near Oxford, UK, equipped with a reconditioned SSL 4000 G. With minimal overhead costs, he offers highly competitive rates to clients.
In more recent endeavors, Hugo has lent his mixing and production expertise to records for artists like Wye Oak, Local Natives, The New Mystics, and Old Man Saxon. Additionally, he has ventured into composing music for the film “Lost Transmissions,” featuring Simon Pegg and Juno Temple.
