I’m a UK-born musician, guitarist, bassist, vocalist and songwriter with international touring history and over 1 million Spotify streams. I’m based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and perform as a solo looping artist under Black Tourmaline as well as with collaborations across the UK, Europe and Australia, delivering high-energy live shows and continuing to write and record new material.…

Joseph Stickland

I’m a UK-born musician, guitarist, bassist, vocalist and songwriter with international touring history and over 1 million Spotify streams. I’m based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and perform as a solo looping artist under Black Tourmaline as well as with collaborations across the UK, Europe and Australia, delivering high-energy live shows and continuing to write and record new material.…

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I’m a UK-born musician, guitarist, bassist, vocalist and songwriter with international touring history and over 1 million Spotify streams.

I’m based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and perform as a solo looping artist under Black Tourmaline as well as with collaborations across the UK, Europe and Australia, delivering high-energy live shows and continuing to write and record new material.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Bassist | Backing Vocalist | Co-Writer at Echotape
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Member of Echotape; contributed as bassist, backing vocalist and co-writer; toured Europe (2016–2020); achieved 1.3M+ Spotify streams; featured on NBC Brooklyn Nine-Nine; songs playlisted at River Island/Topman/Burton; supported Graham Candy (2016) and The Posies (2018); publishing deals with Gentlemen Recordings (NL) and Manilla PR (UK); regular BBC Introducing features and Steve Lamacq BBC6 Music appearances; recorded with James K Lewis; contributed to songwriting and recording.
Solo Artist (Guitar | Vocalist | Looping | Writing | Recording) at Black Tourmaline
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Solo live performance project utilizing live looping technology; multi-instrumental arrangements (guitar, bass, vocals) with loop layering; up to four shows per week across Perth and regional Western Australia; fully self-managed (booking, promotion, performance delivery); recorded solo singles with Fremantle Recording Studio, with tracks featured on multiple Spotify playlists.
Solo Artist (Guitar | Vocalist | Loop Performer | Writing | Recording) at Black Tourmaline
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Solo live performance project using live looping technology; multi‑instrumental arrangements (guitar, bass, vocals) with loop layering; performs up to four shows per week across Western Australia; fully self-managed (booking, promotion, performance delivery); recorded solo singles with Fremantle Recording Studio featured on Spotify playlists.

Education

Music Diploma (Distinction*) at Queen Mary’s College, Basingstoke
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
AS Level – Music at Queen Mary’s College, Basingstoke
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
AS Level – Music Technology at Queen Mary’s College, Basingstoke
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
GCSE Music at Testbourne Community School
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Music Diploma at Queen Mary’s College, Basingstoke
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
GCSE Music at Testbourne Community School
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

BTEC National Diploma Music
February 11, 2026 - February 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper Echotape (singles & EP)

    Bassist, Backing Vocals, Co-producer, co writer for various songs released with the UK Indie group, Echotape, which lead to European tours, publishing deals, festival bookings and reaching hight street store playlists such as Topman / Burton and more.