Puma Blue is the alias of artist, producer & poet, Jacob Allen. Originally finding recognition in the South London music scene for his falsetto vocal & dark, lo-fi textures, Puma Blue's music is noted for a blend of sensuality, intimate fragility & haunting, nocturnal ambience. His live shows are well regarded by fans, performing with a band of close friends, blending jazz-influenced improvisation with a vocal energy often likened to Jeff Buckley. After early acclaim from demos, he gained wider attention with EPs Swum Baby (2017) & Blood Loss (2018). His debut album In Praise Of Shadows was released in 2021, followed by concert-film A Late Night Special. His second album Holy Waters, a darker, band-focused meditation on grief, was released in 2023 & hailed a triumph. In 2025 it was followed by surprise sister-albums antichamber & extchamber, announced hours before release, ambient, stripped-back bodies of work featuring obscure, minimalist arrangements & field recordings. In Feb 2026, Puma Blue released his boldest work yet, the album Croak Dream. Jacob frequently collaborates with peers such as Loyle Carner, Biig Piig & long-time friend SALPA, garnering note for his touch as a producer. Jacob has also been known to publish poems, make music under the moniker Ruby Bliels, as well as short films available on his YouTube channel. He has cited Portishead, D'Angelo, Jeff Buckley, Burial, Morphine, Radiohead, Deftones & John Frusciante among his biggest influences.