Puma Blue Signs to Faber Alt.
Photo credit: Liv Hamilton
We’re delighted to announce the signing of artist, producer & poet, Puma Blue.
Puma Blue is the alias of Jacob Allen, who originally gained recognition in the South London music scene for his falsetto vocal and dark, lo-fi textures, Puma Blue's music is noted for its blend of sensuality, intimate fragility and haunting, nocturnal ambience.
This year saw the release of the fourth full-length Puma Blue album, Croak Dream. It was the culmination of a process that began by collaging tape loops from jam sessions at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios, resulting in a darker, punchier and boldly experimental record drawing heavily on Bristol trip-hop and 90s subculture.
Jacob currently resides in Atlanta, where he writes poetry, creates short films and music videos, and makes music for himself and others. Notable credits include co-writes and production for Loyle Carner and Biig Piig.
Puma Blue is now approaching the last leg of the Croak Dream Tour with final dates in October and November, including his biggest headline show to date at Teatro Metropolitan in Mexico City on November 5th.
An upcoming release, Croak Deluxe, follows the latest album and will be out on November 13th and includes five unreleased bonus tracks and four live recordings from the Croak Dream tour.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the Faber Alt family. I have such respect for the way Faber deepens the strange little worlds of writers and artists and find myself very grateful to have found such a supportive and creatively enriching home to continue my work in music and whatever other shapes my writing may take.”
Puma Blue
“Jacob is such a natural creative – an artist who isn't afraid to experiment and push boundaries, whilst always creating great and meaningful art. For us to represent his work is really exciting and we're looking forward to the journey ahead.”
Lucy Holliday, Creative Director
Read more HERE and listen to Puma Blue’s full catalogue below.