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. She also released her full-length debut studio album titled Butterfly Blue, followed by her ARIA charting sophomore album Light hit my face like a straight right.
In 2019, her tracks "Groceries" and "UFO" placed at number 7 and 70, respectively, in the 2018 Triple J Hottest 100, in 2020, "Charlie" and "Nobody's Home" placed at number 3 and 59, respectively, in the 2019 Triple J Hottest 100 and in 2021, "Rockstar" placed 13 in the 2020 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 to 2010 and Clayfield College from 2011 to 2015. Shaw began writing music as a high school student, as she started making music when she was 11 years old, 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", 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.2017–2021: 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. Later that month "Groceries" and "UFO" placed at number 7 and 70, respectively, in the 2018 Triple J Hottest 100.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 December 2019, NME included "Uninvited", a song from the 2016 album Uninvited, as one of the greatest songs of the 2010s decade, at number 91. In January 2020, "Charlie" and "Nobody's Home" featuring Basenji placed at number 3 and 59, respectively, in the 2019 Triple J Hottest 100. In January 2021, Mallrat's single "Rockstar" placed 13 in the 2020 Triple J Hottest 100.
2022-2023: ''Butterfly Blue''
On 4 February 2022 Mallrat released "Your Love". On 2 March 2022, Mallrat released "Teeth" and announced the release of her debut studio album, Butterfly Blue. The album peaked at number 6 on the ARIA Charts. In June 2023 she released a song with New Zealand artist Benee called "Do It Again", which is serving as the official song of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.2025: ''Light Hit My Face Like a Straight Right''
In December 2024, Mallrat announced her second album Light Hit My Face Like a Straight Right. It was released on 14 February 2025. It debuted at #1 on the ARIA Australian Album Charts. The release was accompanied by an international tour spanning the United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Slovenia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Netherlands, Scotland, Australia and New Zealand, with majority of shows selling out. Mallrat also supported Kylie Minogue on her Tension Tour across Australia and MARINA on her Princess of Power Tour Across North America in Fall.Mallrat was also featured on a remix of Spacey Janes Estimated Delivery, released October 2025.
Musical style
Mallrat's musical influences are genre spanning, taking inspiration from artists like SOPHIE, Lana Del Rey, Lorde, Three 6 Mafia, and country icons such as Dolly Parton. Mallrat also draws heavily from folk music, which she says is her biggest influence.Discography
Studio albums
Extended plays
Singles
As lead artist
As featured artist
Other charted songs
Other appearances
Awards and nominations
APRA Awards
The APRA Awards are several award ceremonies run in Australia by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise composing and song writing skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.!
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony across all genres of Australian music. Mallrat has received four nominations.J Awards
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MTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music Awards is an award presented by Viacom International Media Networks to honour artists and music in pop culture.National Live Music Awards
The National Live Music Awards are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.Queensland Music Awards
The Queensland Music Awards are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.!
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