Mallrat

Grace Kathleen Elizabeth Shaw (born 25 September 1998), known professionally as Mallrat, is an Australian musician, singer, and rapper from Brisbane. Mallrat has released three EPs: Uninvited (2016), In the Sky (2018) and Driving Music (2019). In 2019, her tracks "Groceries" and "UFO" placed at number 7 and 70, respectively, in the 2018 Triple J Hottest 100,[1] whilst in 2020, her tracks "Charlie" and "Nobody's Home" placed at number 3 and 59, respectively, in the 2019 Triple J Hottest 100.[2]

Mallrat
Mallrat performing in 2018
Background information
Birth nameGrace Kathleen Elizabeth Shaw
Born (1998-09-25) 25 September 1998
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer
  • rapper
Years active2015 (2015)–present
Labels
Associated acts
Websitelilmallrat.com

Early life

Grace Kathleen Elizabeth Shaw[3] 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,[4] as she started making music in Year 11,[5] first releasing music in 2014.

Music career

2015–2016: Early years

The name 'Mallrat' is derived from the 2012 track "Mallrats (La La La)" 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.[6] 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
Main articles: In the Sky and Driving Music (EP)

Mallrat performed at Splendour in the Grass in 2017, and alongside artists such as Peking Duk and Allday.[7] 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.[8] 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.[9][10] In January 2019, Mallrat announced her headline national tour with Basenji, Kota Banks, and Nyne as supports.[11] 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.[12]

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.[13]

Discography

Extended plays
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[14]
Uninvited —
In the Sky —
Driving Music 10

As lead artist
List of singles as lead artist, with year released and album details shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
[18]
"Sunglasses"[19] 2015 — Uninvited
"Suicide Blonde"[20] 2016 —
"Inside Voices"[21] —
"Uninvited"[22] —
"Tokyo Drift"[23] —
"For Real"[24] —
"Better" 2017 — In the Sky
"UFO"
(featuring Allday)		 2018 —
"Groceries" 57
"Nobody's Home"
(with Basenji)		 2019 — Non-album single
"Charlie" 50
[26]		 Driving Music
"Break Me Down"
(with Cub Sport; Northeast Party House remix)[28]		 2020 — Like Nirvana
"Rockstar"[29] — TBA
List of singles as featured artist, with year released and album shown
Title Year Album
"Get Money!"
(E^ST featuring Mallrat)[30]		 2016 Get Money!
"Rush Hour"
(Oh Boy featuring Mallrat)[31]		 2017 Non-album single
"Shoulders"
(Golden Vessel featuring Elkkle and Mallrat)[32]		 Right/Side
"littlebitwild"
(Golden Vessel featuring Mallrat)[33]		 2020 colt

Other appearances
List of non-single featured appearances
Title Year Album
"Bunny Island"
(Oh Boy and Donatachi featuring Mallrat)[34]		 2016 Good Enuff 002 – Konpachi
"Baby Spiders"
(Allday featuring Mallrat)		 2017 Speeding
"Ultramarine"
(Allday featuring Mallrat)
"Video"
(Cub Sport featuring Mallrat)		 2019 Cub Sport
"Break Me Down"
(Cub Sport featuring Mallrat)		 2020 Like Nirvana
"Simpatico"
(Kate Miller-Heidke featuring Mallrat)[35]		 Child in Reverse
"Winter"[36]
(Benee featuring Mallrat)		 Hey U X

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. Mallrat has received two nominations.[37][38]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2020 Driving Music Breakthrough Artist – Release Nominated
"Charlie" Song of the Year Nominated

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.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2019[39] Herself Best Australian Act Nominated

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
National Live Music Awards of 2019[40][41] Mallrat Live Pop Act of the Year Nominated
National Live Music Awards of 2020[42] Mallrat Queensland Act Voice of the Year Nominated

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