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
PUZZLE performing live at The Camden Assembly, London on December 13th 2016
PUZZLE performing live at The Camden Assembly, London on December 13th 2016
Background information
BornBelo Horizonte, Brazil
GenresElectropop
OccupationsSinger-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2015–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",[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

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  1. ^ Jenner, Andrew (13 July 2016). "Unlocking the PUZZLE". Disorder Magazine. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  2. ^ Said, Rojan (8 December 2016). "Interview PUZZLE". Noctis Magazine. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  3. ^ Belluschi, Fabrizio (9 June 2016). "PUZZLE: ESCAPIST, LAYERED, EVOLVING". Fame Magazine. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  4. ^ Berrien, Jon (9 June 2016). "London based electro-pop artist PUZZLE premieres "Godlike"". Groundsounds. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  5. ^ "VIDEO PREMIERE: PUZZLE – 'TRIAL BY FIRE'". Wonderland. 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  6. ^ "Puzzle — 'Comedown'". Popjustice. 17 July 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  7. ^ "EP Review: PUZZLE – "Babylon"". 17 March 2017.
  8. ^ "Premiere: PUZZLE – 'Little Black Book'". 26 January 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  9. ^ "Puzzle – 'Little Black Book'". Popjustice. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  10. ^ "Electro-pop artist Puzzle shares eclectic piano-led track "Kamikaze"". Line of Best Fit. 1 March 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  11. ^ "PUZZLE "KAMIKAZE" VIDEO PREMIERE". Noctis. 20 April 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  12. ^ "Puzzle – Eyes Wide Shut Electro pop, EDM". 1 March 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  13. ^ "NEW MUSIC: PUZZLE – REALIGN". Electronic North. 9 June 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  14. ^ "PUZZLE News". Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  15. ^ "Fresh Faves: Batch 233". Fresh on the Net. 22 March 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  16. ^ "INTRODUCING: PUZZLE". Wonderland. 15 July 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  17. ^ Roach, Bella (8 December 2016). "PUZZLE – Comedowns, collisions + video games". 1883 Magazine. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  18. ^ "The Future: PUZZLE". Very Introspective. 5 August 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  19. ^ Burns, Michael (9 December 2015). "How Territory created this amazing 360º music video". Digital Arts Online. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  20. ^ "PUZZLE – YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  21. ^ Said, Rojan (8 December 2016). "Interview – PUZZLE". Noctis Magazine. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  22. ^ "Puzzle Tour Dates, Concerts Tickets – Songkick". Songkick. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  23. ^ Darley, Andrew (30 June 2016). "Introducing: PUZZLE". The 405. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  24. ^ "PUZZLE EXCLUSIVE REMIX PREMIERE ON FAULT MAGAZINE ONLINE". Fault Magazine. 20 June 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
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