Mallrat

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For the film directed by Kevin Smith, see Mallrats.
Mallrat
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Mallrat performing in 2018
Background information
Birth name Grace Kathleen Elizabeth Shaw
Born (1998-09-25) 25 September 1998 (age 26)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer
  • rapper
Years active 2015 (2015)–present
Labels
Associated acts Allday
Website lilmallrat.com

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). She also released her full-length debut studio album titled Butterfly Blue (2022) in May 2022 to critical acclaim. In 2019, her tracks "Groceries" and "UFO" placed at number 7 and 70, respectively, in the 2018 Triple J Hottest 100,[1] in 2020, "Charlie" and "Nobody's Home" placed at number 3 and 59, respectively, in the 2019 Triple J Hottest 100[2] and in 2021, "Rockstar" placed 13 in the 2020 Triple J Hottest 100.[3]

Early life

Grace Kathleen Elizabeth Shaw[4] 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,[5] as she started making music when she was 11 years old,[6] 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.[7] 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

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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.[8] 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.[9] 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.[10][11] In January 2019, Mallrat announced her headline national tour with Basenji, Kota Banks, and Nyne as supports.[12] Later that month "Groceries" and "UFO" placed at number 7 and 70, respectively, in the 2018 Triple J Hottest 100.[1]

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.[13] In January 2020, "Charlie" and "Nobody's Home" featuring Basenji placed at number 3 and 59, respectively, in the 2019 Triple J Hottest 100.[2] In January 2021, Mallrat's single "Rockstar" placed 13 in the 2020 Triple J Hottest 100.[3]

2022: Butterfly Blue

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Main article: Butterfly Blue

On 4 February 2022 Mallrat released "Your Love".[14] 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.[15][16]

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.[17]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[18]
Butterfly Blue
  • Released: 13 May 2022[19]
  • Label: Dew Process
  • Format: Digital download, streaming, CD, LP
 6
[20]

Extended plays

Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[18]
Uninvited —
In the Sky
  • Released: 1 June 2018[22]
  • Label: Dew Process, Nettwerk
  • Format: Digital download, streaming, CD
 —
Driving Music 10

Singles

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"[24] 2015 — Uninvited
"Suicide Blonde"[25] 2016 —
"Inside Voices"[26] —
"Uninvited"[27] —
"Tokyo Drift"[28] —
"For Real"[29] —
"Better" 2017 — In the Sky
"UFO"
(featuring Allday)		 2018 —
"Groceries" 57
  • ARIA: 3× Platinum[32]
"Nobody's Home"
(with Basenji)		 2019 —
  • ARIA: Platinum[30]
 Non-album single
"Charlie" 50
  • ARIA: Platinum[33]
 Driving Music
"Break Me Down"
(with Cub Sport; Northeast Party House remix)[34]		 2020 — Like Nirvana
"Rockstar"[35] — Butterfly Blue
"Your Love"[14] 2022 —
"Teeth"[37] —
"Surprise Me"
(featuring Azealia Banks)[38]		 —
"Wish on an Eyelash Pt. 2"
(with The Chainsmokers)[39]		 — non-album single

As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, with year released and album shown
Title Year Album
"Get Money!"
(E^ST featuring Mallrat)[40]		 2016 Get Money!
"Rush Hour"
(Oh Boy featuring Mallrat)[41]		 2017 Non-album single
"Shoulders"
(Golden Vessel featuring Elkkle and Mallrat)[42]		 Right/Side
"littlebitwild"
(Golden Vessel featuring Mallrat)[43]		 2020 colt
"R U High"
(The Knocks featuring Mallrat)[44]		 2021 Non-album single
"Do It Again"
(BENEE featuring Mallrat)[45]		 2023 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

Other charted songs

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
NZ
Hot
[46]
"To You" 2022 37 Butterfly Blue

Other appearances

List of non-single featured appearances
Title Year Album
"Bunny Island"
(Oh Boy and Donatachi featuring Mallrat)[47]		 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)[48]		 Child in Reverse
"Winter"[49]
(Benee featuring Mallrat)		 Hey U X

Awards and nominations

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are several award ceremonies run in Australia by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) to recognise composing and song writing skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.

Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result Ref.
2020 "Charlie" by Mallrat (with Leroy Clampitt) Song of the Year Shortlisted [50]
2021 Grace Shaw p.k.a. Mallrat Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year Nominated [51]

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.[52][53]

Year Recipient/Nominated 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 Recipient/Nominated work Award Result
2019[54] 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 Recipient/Nominated work Award Result
National Live Music Awards of 2019[55][56] Mallrat Live Pop Act of the Year Nominated
National Live Music Awards of 2020[57] Mallrat Queensland Act Voice of the Year Nominated

South Australian Music Awards

The South Australian Music Awards (previously known as the Fowler's Live Music Awards) are annual awards that exist to recognise, promote and celebrate excellence in the South Australian contemporary music industry. They commenced in 2012.[58]

Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result (wins only)
2017 "Better" (Directed by Rory Pippan – Young Black Youth) Best Music Video Won

Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition

The Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition is an annual competition that "acknowledges great songwriting whilst supporting and raising money for Nordoff-Robbins" and is coordinated by Albert Music and APRA AMCOS. It commenced in 2009.[59]

Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result
2018[60] "Better" Unpublished prize Won

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