Hugo Largo

The Profile

Hugo Largo is an American art-rock group known for a minimal lineup of two basses, violin, and Mimi Goese’s ethereal vocals. Their late-’80s work blends chamber-like restraint with dream-pop atmospheres; Michael Stipe contributed production and vocals to Drum.

American art-rock band active in the late 1980s with a distinctive two-bass-and-violin lineup; vocalist Mimi Goese. Michael Stipe of R.E.M. was involved as producer and guest vocalist on Drum. Key releases include Drum and Mettle.

A single review praises Hugo Largo’s unmistakable sound: two basses, violin, and Mimi Goese’s ethereal voice. Drum is framed as chamber-like dream pop with avant-garde poise. Michael Stipe appears as producer and occasional voice, deepening the textures. Highlights cited include Scream Tall, Eureka, and Second Skin.