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]