Beauty comes before age with this independently minded maverick whose genre defying projects manage to elevate him above his peers into his own world, from where he writes his postcards from the edge. Guitarist, drummer, programmer and perhaps most notably a reluctant lyricist and onstage oracle, Joe uses various unsuitable spaces and off the wall recording techniques to commit his sound to tape. The results yank and twist your emotions in a way you never imagined possible with the artists often erroneously filed alongside our elegant soundsmith.
Sketchie's contemplative style takes on many forms, and his quick fire vocal delivery leaves many reaching for a lyric sheet to experience some of the best lyrics around. While he honed his technically mind boggling vocal talents on the hip hop circuit, Sketch manages to avoid anything approaching the standard subject matter for this genre. Track titles even conform to our man's rigorous artistic standards to complete a wide ranging approach that even extends to hand made leather imagery adorning the artwork to his debut long player 'Rain By High Lantern'. Joe made these lovingly crafted artefacts during a previous incarnation as a bespoke cobbler.
Sketchie's live show draws together guitars, samplers and even members of the audience, he effortlessly blends electronics and live playing taking the hybrid by the scruff of the neck and moving it to another level.
Whether it's Kerouac or Dylan, Sketch isn't afraid to draw on a varied and ambitious set of influences to bolster his burgeoning musical portfolio.