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 |
PUZZLE is the stage name of London-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] He is due to release new material in 2017.[7]
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.[8][9][10]
PUZZLE music videos often feature computer generated or virtual reality effects.[11][12] He often appears on stage and in interviews with markings on his face.[13] He has performed live in London several times and supported artists including Bright Light Bright Light [14] Remixers of PUZZLE tracks have included Matthew Herbert.[15][16]
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.
- ^ "PUZZLE – INTERVIEW & LIVE FOOTAGE @ EQ MUSIC LIVE". EQ Music. 5 Jan 2017. Retrieved 11 January 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.