Mallrat Talks ‘World Building,’ North America Tour and New Music
Mallrat, the Brisbane-raised artist, has been gaining recognition for her album 'Light Hit My Face Like A Straight Right,' which showcases her evolving sound and creative vision. She recently performed at Vivid Sydney 2026, where she presented a more robust live set compared to her previous tours. Mallrat is set to embark on a North American tour later this year, further expanding her musical universe.
- ▪Mallrat's album 'Light Hit My Face Like A Straight Right' blends future and nostalgia with organic and electric elements.
- ▪She received accolades including Producer of the Year at the 2026 Queensland Music Awards and nominations at the 2025 ARIA Awards.
- ▪Mallrat will begin her North American tour on June 13, supporting Swedish artist Tove Lo.
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Mallrat performs at Tumbalong Nights for Vivid Sydney 2026. Destination NSW Trending on Billboard if ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { pmcCnx.cmd.push(function() { pmcCnx({ settings: { plugins: { pmcAtlasMG: { iabPlcmt: 2, } } }, playerId: '4057afa6-846b-4276-bc63-a9cf3a8aa1ed', playlistId: '190d23fd-88b6-41bd-92b4-50d96f566e9a', }).render("connatix_contextual_player_div"); }); } else { // This should only be get called when page cache is not cleared and it's event time. window.pmc.harmony?.switchToHarmonyPlayer(); } When Mallrat returned with 2025’s Light Hit My Face Like A Straight Right, the project wasn’t so much a reinvention, but a creative revelation.
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