Puzzle (artist)
Puzzle | |
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PUZZLE performing live at The Camden Assembly, London on December 13th 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Belo Horizonte, Brazil |
| Genres | Electropop |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2015–present |
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]
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",[10][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]
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.[16][17][18]
Puzzle music videos often feature computer generated or virtual reality effects.[19][20] He often appears on stage and in interviews with markings on his face.[21] He has performed live in London several times and supported artists including Bright Light Bright Light and The Sound of Arrows[22] Remixers of Puzzle tracks have included Matthew Herbert.[23][24]
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"". 17 March 2017.
- ^ "Premiere: PUZZLE – 'Little Black Book'". 26 January 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
- ^ "Puzzle – 'Little Black Book'". Popjustice. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
- ^ "PUZZLE "KAMIKAZE" VIDEO PREMIERE". Noctis. 20 April 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
- ^ "Puzzle – Eyes Wide Shut Electro pop, EDM". 1 March 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
- ^ "NEW MUSIC: PUZZLE – REALIGN". Electronic North. 9 June 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
- ^ "PUZZLE News". Retrieved 12 November 2017.
- ^ "Fresh Faves: Batch 233". Fresh on the Net. 22 March 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. Archived from the original on 12 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.