Mal is Blue

Meet Malcolm Lee, but you can call him Mal is Blue—because who wouldn’t want a stage name that screams “existential crisis”? This Asian Canadian notable “musical genius” emerged from the riveting suburbs of Vancouver, BC, where he started guitar lessons in the 4th grade at the local guitar teacher's house, which included education on 70s/80s rock and sci-fi movies—because everyone needs a beginning.

He spent countless hours messing around in band class and jamming with his homies, living that “I’m not a professional musician; I’m a cool musician” vibe. Oh, and let’s not forget his extensive education from Guitar Hero 2, Rock Band, and YouTube tutorials on Ableton—because who needs formal training when you can learn from the internet?

Mal’s musical style? Well, he’s non-theory trained and all about that ear for sound—just like your friend who insists they’re “just vibing” instead of actually knowing what they’re doing. He’s been busy emulating his early 2000s heroes, ranging from Radiohead to Linkin Park and even sprinkling in some Frank Ocean and Gorillaz vibes. And yes, Stephen Chow and Keanu Reeves are artistic inspirations—because why not add a dash of cinematic flair to the mix?

After a stint in the boyband dot mp3—because every aspiring artist needs to start somewhere—Mal decided to go solo in 2021. Now he’s out here doing his thing, and if you’re not paying attention, you might just miss the next big thing. Or, you know, just another guy with a guitar.

- chat gpt