Much has changed in the decade since Grace Shaw debuted her Mallrat project.
Musically, the Brisbane-born artist finds herself in a different place from where she started, a path along which she has dropped three EPs, sent hearts fluttering everywhere with “Charlie”, and now with Light hit my face like a straight right, a sophisticated second album. Like a straight right, she hits us with a sonic laboratory.
Mallrat’s latest creation is both synthetic and fleshy, with welcome input from the likes of Cub Sport’s Tim Nelson, Australian producer Styalz Fuego, and US music man Buddy Ross. Behind the Auto-Tunery, Mallrat sucker-punches us with her sneakily stunning vocals and songwriting talents.
Closing track “Horses”, a collaboration with Alice Ivy, is a nostalgic trip with more atmosphere than Venus. “I look different now. Do you remember?” We haven’t forgotten, and we’re definitely listening.
Stream: Mallrat, Light hit my face like a straight right
This article features in the March-May 2025 issue of Rolling Stone AU/NZ. If you’re eager to get your hands on it, then now is the time to sign up for a subscription.
Whether you’re a fan of music, you’re a supporter of the local music scene, or you enjoy the thrill of print and long form journalism, then Rolling Stone AU/NZ is exactly what you need. Click the link below for more information regarding a magazine subscription.
