Mallrat


Grace Kathleen Elizabeth Shaw, known professionally as Mallrat, is an Australian musician, singer, and rapper from Brisbane. Mallrat has released three EPs: Uninvited, In the Sky and Driving Music. In 2019, her tracks "Groceries" and "UFO" placed at number 7 and 70, respectively, in the 2018 Triple J Hottest 100, whilst in 2020, her tracks "Charlie" and "Nobody's Home" placed at number 3 and 59, respectively, in the 2019 Triple J Hottest 100.

Early life

Grace Kathleen Elizabeth Shaw was born on 25 September 1998, in Brisbane. She attended Ascot State School from 2004–2010 and Clayfield College from 2011–2015. Shaw began writing music as a high school student, as she started making music in Year 11, first releasing music in 2014.

Music career

2015–2016: Early years

The name 'Mallrat' is derived from the 2012 track "Mallrats " by American punk band, the Orwells. Shaw released her official debut single, "Suicide Blonde" produced by Tigerilla, under the name Mallrat on 23 July 2015. This single would later be included on her debut EP, Uninvited, which she recorded while in her last year of high school.

2017–present: Signing onto labels, ''In the Sky'' and ''Driving Music''

Mallrat performed at Splendour in the Grass in 2017, and alongside artists such as Peking Duk and Allday. She then signed on with Canadian label Nettwerk Records and Australian label Dew Process.
In early 2017, Mallrat supported Peking Duk on their 'Clowntown' tour.
In October 2017, Mallrat released her single "Better" followed by "UFO" featuring Allday in February 2018 and "Groceries" in June 2018. All three tracks featured on her second EP, In the Sky which was released in June 2018.
In 2018–2019, Mallrat supported Maggie Rogers in Europe on her 'Heard It In A Past Life' World Tour.
In January 2019, Mallrat announced her headline national tour with Basenji, Kota Banks, and Nyne as supports.
In August 2019, Mallrat released "Charlie" the lead single from her third EP Driving Music which was released in September 2019. The EP peaked at number 10 on the ARIA Charts.
In January 2020, "Charlie" reached number 3 in the Triple J Hottest 100 music countdown, with "Nobody's Home" featuring Basenji coming in at number 59.

Musical style

Shaw lists her influences as a blend of bands and artists including Grimes, Skrillex, Sophie, Courtney Barnett, and her most prominent influence, Allday.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Other appearances