Puzzle (artist)
Puzzle (styled PUZZLE) is the stage name of London & Brighton based singer-songwriter Alberto Diniz (born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil). The sound and style of his music is inspired by 1980s electronic synth pop.[1][2][3]
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PUZZLE performing live at The Camden Assembly, London on December 13th 2016 | |
Background information | |
Born | Belo Horizonte, Brazil |
Genres | Electropop |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2015–Present |
Puzzle first emerged on the music scene in November 2015 with debut single "Godlike".[4] Second single "Trial by Fire" followed in March 2016.[5] The single "Comedown" was released in July 2016.[6]
In March 2017 Puzzle released his first EP "Babylon".[7] The four track EP was preceded by the single "Little Black Book" [8][9] and also included tracks "Kamikaze",[11]"Eyes Wide Shut" [12] and "Realign",[13] the latter of which was named Track of the Day on BBC Introducing The South [14] and featured on Tom Robinson's "Fresh on the Net".[15]
Puzzle is due to release new material in 2018.[16]
Diniz grew up in a religious family in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. As a teenager he sang in a gospel choir with whom he recorded albums and toured Europe. He moved to London when he was 18.[17][18][19]
Puzzle music videos often feature computer generated or virtual reality effects.[20][21] He often appears on stage and in interviews with markings on his face.[22] He has performed live in London several times and supported artists including Bright Light Bright Light and The Sound of Arrows [23] Remixers of Puzzle tracks have included Matthew Herbert.[24][25]
References
- Jenner, Andrew (13 July 2016). "Unlocking the PUZZLE". Disorder Magazine. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- Said, Rojan (8 December 2016). "Interview PUZZLE". Noctis Magazine. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- Belluschi, Fabrizio (9 June 2016). "PUZZLE: ESCAPIST, LAYERED, EVOLVING". Fame Magazine. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- Berrien, Jon (9 June 2016). "London based electro-pop artist PUZZLE premieres "Godlike"". Groundsounds. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- "VIDEO PREMIERE: PUZZLE – 'TRIAL BY FIRE'". Wonderland. 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- "Puzzle — 'Comedown'". Popjustice. 17 July 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- "EP Review: PUZZLE – "Babylon"". 2017-03-17.
- "Premiere: PUZZLE - 'Little Black Book'". 2017-01-26. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
- "Puzzle – 'Little Black Book'". Popjustice. 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
- "PUZZLE "KAMIKAZE" VIDEO PREMIERE". Noctis. 2017-04-20. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
- "Puzzle - Eyes Wide Shut Electro pop, EDM". 2017-03-01. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
- "NEW MUSIC: PUZZLE – REALIGN". Electronic North. 2017-06-09. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
- "PUZZLE News". Retrieved 2017-11-12.
- "Fresh Faves: Batch 233". Fresh on the Net. 2017-03-22. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
- "PUZZLE – INTERVIEW & LIVE FOOTAGE @ EQ MUSIC LIVE". EQ Music. 20 September 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
- "INTRODUCING: PUZZLE". Wonderland. 15 July 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- Roach, Bella (8 December 2016). "PUZZLE - Comedowns, collisions + video games". 1883 Magazine. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- "The Future: PUZZLE". Very Introspective. 5 August 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- Burns, Michael (9 December 2015). "How Territory created this amazing 360º music video". Digital Arts Online. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- "PUZZLE - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- Said, Rojan (8 December 2016). "Interview - PUZZLE". Noctis Magazine. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- "Puzzle Tour Dates, Concerts Tickets – Songkick". Songkick. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- Darley, Andrew (30 June 2016). "Introducing: PUZZLE". The 405. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- "PUZZLE EXCLUSIVE REMIX PREMIERE ON FAULT MAGAZINE ONLINE". Fault Magazine. 20 June 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2017.