Federal Prisoner

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.

History

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.
The label debuted with the release of Infinite Games by Puciato’s band The Black Queen. It later became the home for Puciato’s solo material, including his critically acclaimed album Child Soldier: Creator of God.
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.

Artists

Notable artists who have released work through Federal Prisoner include:

Aesthetic and Philosophy

The label is known for its visually cohesive and dark aesthetic, informed by Draxler’s fine art background. Federal Prisoner has often been described by the founders as more than a label, operating at the intersection of art, sound, and limited-run curation.