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Odd Hugo | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Tartu, Estonia |
| Genres | Folk, rock, blues |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Members | Rando Kruus Oliver Vare Tõnis Kirsipu Aigor Post Sten Valdmaa |
| Website | SoundCloud |
Odd Hugo is an Estonian band formed in 2012 in Tartu, Estonia. The group performs music that blends folk, rock, and blues, and has released two studio albums as of 2025. They have participated in multiple music festivals across Europe and have received national music awards and nominations in Estonia.
History
[edit]Formation and debut album (2012–2013)
[edit]Odd Hugo was formed by musicians Rando Kruus and Oliver Vare in 2012. Additional members joined later to complete the lineup. The band released its self-titled debut album, Odd Hugo, in 2013. The record was reviewed in local media, with Müürileht describing it as "charming in its contrast between sadness and playful gypsy-eyed performance".[1]
Pocket and subsequent activity (2015–present)
[edit]The group released their second album, Pocket, in 2015. According to a review in Müürileht, the album combined jazz, folk, and brass instrumentation, and was described as “hauntingly original”.[2] As of 2025, the track "Kissing in the Falling Rain" had become the group's most-streamed song on Spotify.
Odd Hugo has performed at a number of festivals in Estonia and abroad, including Tallinn Music Week, Positivus Festival, EUROPAVOX, Intsikurmu Festival, and Fusion Festival.[3][4]
Media and broadcasts
[edit]In 2014, Odd Hugo became the first Estonian band to perform on the Dutch radio program 3voor12.[5]
Musical style
[edit]The band’s sound incorporates elements of indie folk, post-rock, and baroque pop. Their instrumentation includes guitars, brass, woodwind, and synthesizers. Their musical style has drawn comparisons to acts such as Bon Iver, The National, and Sigur Rós.
Band members
[edit]- Rando Kruus – vocals, guitar, ukulele, harmonica, banjo
- Oliver Vare – vocals, guitar, piano
- Kaarlo Nõmmsalu (2012–2014) – drums
- Tõnis Kirsipu – drums
- Aigor Post – trumpet
- Henri Aruküla (2012–2014) – trumpet
- Sten Valdmaa – trombone
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Odd Hugo (2013, No Angel Records)
- Pocket (2015)
Selected tracks
[edit]- "Kissing in the Falling Rain"
- "Three Bullets"
- "Mumblewalk"
- "When I Was Just a Lil Boy"
Awards and nominations
[edit]- Tallinn Music Week – Skype "Go Change the World" award (2014)[6]
- Estonian Music Awards – Best Debut Album nomination (2014)[7]
- Tartu Kultuurikandja – Professional Collective nomination (2014)[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Review: Odd Hugo – Odd Hugo (Odd Hugo Music, 2013)". Müürileht (in Estonian). 2013-10-12. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ "Odd Hugo – Pocket (2015)". Müürileht (in Estonian). 2015-10-17. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ "Odd Hugo: anname endast parima". Kultuur.err.ee (in Estonian). ERR. 2014-04-14. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ "Eesti band Odd Hugo esineb Berliinis". Kultuur.err.ee (in Estonian). ERR. 2014-06-24. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ "Kijk terug––Odd Hugo in 3voor12 Radio". 3voor12 (in Dutch). 22 July 2014. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ "TMW Skype'i auhinna pälvis Odd Hugo". Eeter (in Estonian). ERR. 2014-04-01. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ "Selgusid Eesti Muusikaauhinnad 2014 nominendid". Elu24/Postimees (in Estonian). Postimees Grupp. 2014-01-07. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ "Täna selguvad aunimetuse Tartu Kultuurikandja 2014 laureaadid". Kultuur.err.ee (in Estonian). ERR. 2014-02-25. Retrieved 2025-06-29.