Federal Prisoner
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| Federal Prisoner | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2018 |
| Founder | Greg Puciato, Jesse Draxler |
| Genre | Experimental, Industrial, Electronic, Alternative |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
| Official website | federalprisoner.bandcamp.com |
Federal Prisoner is an independent American record label and multidisciplinary art collective founded in 2018 by musician Greg Puciato and visual artist Jesse Draxler. Based in Los Angeles, the label operates as a self-contained platform for both music and visual experimentation.
Federal Prisoner was established with the intent to create an alternative model of artistic distribution, allowing its founders complete control over creative output and presentation. In interviews, Puciato described the label as an outlet "aggressive in its honesty," rejecting traditional industry standards in favor of a more autonomous, hands-on approach.[1]
The label debuted with the release of Infinite Games by Puciato’s band The Black Queen.[2] It later became the home for Puciato’s solo material, including his critically acclaimed album Child Soldier: Creator of God (2020).[3]
In addition to music, Federal Prisoner has also been involved in releasing visual art projects and limited-edition physical items curated by Draxler, reflecting the label’s cross-disciplinary ethos.