Puma Blue

Puma Blue
Allen in 2026
Allen in 2026
Background information
Born (1995-02-24) February 24, 1995 (age 31)
OriginLondon, United Kingdom
Genres

Jacob Allen, known professionally as Puma Blue, is a London-based singer, songwriter and producer. Allen was brought up in the South London music scene, first gaining prominence for his EP Swum Baby in 2017 and in 2018 with Blood Loss.[1] His musical style was compared to James Blake and King Krule and for having jazz influences.[2][3]

Personal life

Allen and his girlfriend have roots in Atlanta, Georgia and he moved there in 2021.[4][5]

Both of Allen's parents were music teachers. For his seventh birthday, Allen took drumming lessons and continued to do so, beginning to develop his own style. At thirteen, he learned how to play the guitar.[5][6][7]

Allen said he was a chronic insomniac since he turned ten.[8] In a 2025 interview, he revealed he was recently diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.[7]

He went to BRIT School at sixteen and started writing songs when he turned eighteen.[5]

Musical style

Allen initially produced music independently, often writing and recording alone using guitar and digital production tools.[9] Over time, Puma Blue evolved into a more collaborative project, incorporating a consistent live band in which members contributed to both performances and studio recordings.[10] This shift became especially prominent in Holy Waters (2023), where improvisation and group recording sessions played a larger role in shaping the final sound.[10]

Allen has cited Jeff Buckley, Björk, Sun Kil Moon, Erykah Badu, Deftones, and a few others as musical influences. He described John Frusciante as both a guitarist and artist influence.[5][9]

The album 'Croak Dream' was influenced by artists like Portishead, D'Angelo, and Red Hot Chili Peppers, while drawing from genres like ambient, electronic, and 1990's R&B styles.[11]

Musical career

Puma Blue's band performing in 2019 at SXSW

Allen first gained popularity from his singles "She's Just A Phase" and "Moon Undah Water" from his EP Swum Baby, which both received a music video.[12] Moon Undah Waters' music video as of March 2026, has reached 15 million views on YouTube.[13]

His first few records Swum Baby and In Praise of Shadows within his early years, he took a very lo-fi approach, some likened to King Krule's early music..[14][15] In Praise Of Shadows, he doubled down on his jazz and R&B styles[14][15]

Discography

Albums

  • In Praise Of Shadows (2019)
  • Holy Waters (2023)
  • Antichamber (2025)
  • Croak Dream (2026)

EPs

  • Shadow Baby (2017)
  • Swum Baby (live at Eddie's Attic, Nov 2019)
  • Falling Down (2023)

References

  1. ^ "Puma Blue". www.highroadtouring.com. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
  2. ^ Smith, Thomas (2018-11-02). "Like James Blake and King Krule? Puma Blue's debut EP operates in the same murky waters". NME. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
  3. ^ "U.K. Singer Puma Blue's "Soft Porn" Is A Raw Take On Loneliness". The FADER. Retrieved 2026-03-27. The singer and producer has been compared to King Krule and Mac Demarco, but his dark, guitar-driven sound and anguished lyrics are all him.
  4. ^ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; ClashMusic (2026-03-03). ""There's A Joy In The Pain" Puma Blue Interviewed | Features". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 2026-03-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ a b c d Gutierrez, Isaac (2019-11-16). "Puma Blue Interview". bornloser. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
  6. ^ Solomon, Haley (2023-05-19). "Shaky Knees 2023: Interview with Puma Blue". WUTC. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
  7. ^ a b "Puma Blue and Joan As Police Woman Get Vulnerable - Talkhouse". talkhouse.com. 2025-02-28. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
  8. ^ Samways, Gemma (2021-02-18). "Puma Blue: "I've always been terrified of being 'flavour of the month'"". The Forty-Five. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
  9. ^ a b "Rhapsody in Puma Blue - introducing London's new Jazz hero". GoldenPlec. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
  10. ^ a b "Puma Blue's "Holy Waters"". Office Magazine. 2023-08-31. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
  11. ^ Blue, Puma, Puma Blue - Croak Dream. Puma Blue., retrieved 2026-03-27
  12. ^ "Puma Blue's "Moon Undah Water" video is an aqueous daydream". The FADER. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
  13. ^ Puma Blue (2018-06-20). Puma Blue - Moon Undah Water (Official Video). Retrieved 2026-03-27 – via YouTube.
  14. ^ a b Smirnov, Aleksandr (2021-01-29). "Album Review: Puma Blue – In Praise of Shadows". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
  15. ^ a b and Epigram Music (2021-02-22). "Puma Blue - 'In Praise Of Shadows' Review". Epigram. Retrieved 2026-03-27.

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