#06 - Lee J. Malcolm "One Star / Applicant"
ARTIST: LEE J MALCOLM
TITLE: ONESTAR / APPLICANT + JAMES RUSKIN REMIX
CAT. NO: EPM06
RELEASED: 25 APRIL 2011
TRACK LISTING:
1. ONESTAR
2. APPLICANT
3. ONESTAR-APPLICANT JAMES RUSKIN REWORK
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Lee J Malcolm "OneStar" / "Applicant" by epm
The first single to be released on EPM’s new in-house label introduces Lee J Malcolm with two cuts taken from his forthcoming artist album, and a remix by James Ruskin.
Leeds based Lee J Malcolm was quite the child musician, playing the drums at age five, piano at seven, guitar at ten and recording his own music by fourteen. Almost all self-taught, he soon discovered the joys of electronic equipment and has been obsessed ever since.
Having mastered various other instruments and been in bands ranging from jazz to rock, punk to metal, and latin to folk he not only writes and performs with experimental rock band, Vessels (on Cuckundoo Records) but has also been experimenting with electronic music for many years. He says, “It wasn't until I started going out to electronic music nights that I realised how powerful it was. How it brings all walks of life together in a celebration of life itself. From that moment all I wanted to do was learn the magic of this music and make it myself. To this day I still strive towards that goal.”
These first cuts shows an excellent range and deep understanding of tribal rhythms, complex structures and analogue melodies combined with skill, from the more intense techno elements of ‘OneStar’, to the softer staccato and dubby vibe of ‘Applicant’. While Blueprint’s James Ruskin draws on parts of both these tracks, to rework them under the conjoined title of ‘OneStar-Applicant’.
A second single from Lee J Malcolm is due in May, followed by his artist album ‘Folding Spaces’ in June. There will also be an album launch party at Nitsa (Barcelona) on Thursday 16 June during the Sonar festival period. More details to follow.
FEEDBACK
ADAM JAYMONOID / ASQUARED / THEORY / PRIMATE / PRIMEVIL
Favourite Track: OneStar-Applicant James Ruskin Rework
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Ruskin remix is the star here. Expertly crafted.
ALAN FITZPATRICK
DRUMCODE / SOMA / BEDROCK / SIZE / BUSH / 8 SIDED DICE
Favourite Track: OneStar-Applicant James Ruskin Rework
Rating: 5/5
Comments: Massive!!
ANGEL ALANIS
ASQUARED
Rating: 5/5
Comments: All great!! Full support!
BAS MOOY
AUDIO ASSAULT (NETHERLANDS)
Favourite Track: OneStar-Applicant James Ruskin Rework
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Good stuff! Really digging ‘OneStar’ and James’ remix!
BEN KLOCK
BERGHAIN / OSTGUT TON / KLOCKWORKS
Favourite Track: OneStar-Applicant James Ruskin Rework
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Really like James’ remix../ very nice atmosphere. Will definitely play.
BILLY NASTY
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Loving JR's remix!!
BRENDON MOELLER
Rating: 3/5
Comments: The Ruskin remix does the job for me. Thanks.
DVS1
BLUEPRINT / TRANSMAT
Favourite Track: OneStar-Applicant James Ruskin Rework
Rating: 3/5
Comments: Nice one! Both ‘OneStar’ and the remix are great! Really like ‘OneStar’ but James’ remix takes the cake and strips it to it’s most fundamental parts!!
HOWIE B
I love this stuff
LAURENT GARNIER
Favourite Track: OneStar-Applicant James Ruskin Rework
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Great rework by James. Will play for sure.
ORLANDO VOORN
Rating: 4/5
Comments: James Ruskin mix I will play fosho!
PÄR GRINDVIK
DRUMCODE / SPECTRAL SOUND
Favourite Track: OneStar-Applicant James Ruskin Rework
Rating: 5/5
Comments: Love and will play Ruskin's remix, thanks.
PAUL MAC
ATMOSPHERE / STIMULUS / DOSTRECERADIO.NET
Favourite Track: OneStar-Applicant James Ruskin Rework Rating: 4/5 Comments: James Remix for me on this one, definitely the sound of now as some would say.
STEVE RACHMAD
Favourite Track: OneStar-Applicant James Ruskin Rework
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Great James Ruskin remix!!
PERC
PERC TRAX
Favourite Track: OneStar-Applicant James Ruskin Rework
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Ruskin remix all the way for me. Thanks.
Charting Ruskin remix in April chart, on RA
http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/perc/top10?chart=65505
ROB BOOTH
ELECTRONIC EXPLORATIONS / RADIOMAGNETIC.COM / BBC TASTEMAKER
Favourite Track: None
Rating: 5/5
Comments: Lovin the Ruskin Remix, big 1st EP EPM.
SAMUEL L. SESSION
Favourite Track: Applicant
Rating: 4/5
Comments: I like ‘Applicant’ the most, but will play the Ruskin rmx the most! Good stuff.
SASHA CARASSI
DRUMCODE / DRIVING FORCES
Favourite Track: OneStar-Applicant James Ruskin Rework
Rating: 5/5
Comments: Techno Class! Full support!
TAKAAKI ITOH
YAKUJICA RECORDS / WOLS (JAPAN)
Rating: 5/5
Comments: Always good, James rmx. Hypnotic!!
TERENCE FIXMER
Favourite Track: OneStar-Applicant James Ruskin Rework
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Ruskin remix is cool, I really like it when it becomes more and more mental around 5.05 with the new sound appearing…
THE BLACK DOG
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Really enjoyed the mix of tracks on the EP, ‘OneStar’ would be our pick for some heads down techno.
TIM XAVIER
CLINK RECORDINGS
Favourite Track: OneStar-Applicant James Ruskin Rework
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Cool tracks, thanks.
TOMMY FOUR SEVEN
T47 / CLR
Favourite Track: OneStar-Applicant James Ruskin Rework
Rating: 5/5
Comments: Ruskin's mix is of course dynamite, bang on!
ANGEL MOLINA
LOFT (BARCELONA, SPAIN)
Favourite Track: OneStar-Applicant James Ruskin Rework
Rating: 5/5
Comments: James Ruskin is my musical hero here. Deep but powerful techno track, very mental and addictive. Full support!
BEN SIMS
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Feeling the Ruskin rework on this, quality as usual.
GREGOR TRESHER
Favourite Track: OneStar-Applicant James Ruskin Rework
Rating: 4/5
Comments: James Ruskin mix is the one for me.
SLAM
Favourite Track: OneStar
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Cool EP - playing for sure – thanx.
DROWNED IN SOUND / SONIC ROUTER (INTERNET - UK)
Really like the driving feel of ‘OneStar’. Sits interestingly alongside his music as part of Vessels!
OUR HOUSE MAGAZINE (UK)
‘OneStar’ is massive. WOW! The Ruskin Remix grabs you by the neck and drags you to the dancefloor. Rippin' track that never lets up. Love it.
THERANSOMNOTE.CO.UK (INTERNET – UK)
Big, rushy, speedway techno tunnel, love it!
http://theransomnote.co.uk/lee-j-malcolm/
TRAX (FRANCE)
Promising and thoughtful. I'm waiting for ‘Folding Spaces’.
TSUGI (FRANCE)
A powerful one.
DJ MAG (SPAIN) - EDITOR
Both ‘OneStar’ and the James Ruskin remix are ace, thanks!
DJ MAG (SPAIN) – TECHNO PAGE
Very very good… this is a true techno.
FREEZE MAGAZINE (GREECE)
Brilliant!
HIFLY.DK (INTERNET - DENMARK)
Very nice James Ruskin remix.
News story 14/4/11
http://www.hifly.dk/#1540