Malcolm Todd (musician)
Malcolm Todd | |
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| Birth name | Malcolm Todd Hobert |
| Born | September 15, 2003 Los Angeles, California |
| Education | University of Oregon |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer
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| Years active | 2022–present |
| Labels | Columbia |
| Website | Official website |
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Malcolm "Todd" Hobert (born September 15, 2003) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. He signed to Columbia Records after he went viral on TikTok for his 2023 singles "Art House" and "Roommates", both of which were included on the mixtape Sweet Boy, released in 2024. He released his first studio album, Malcolm Todd, in 2025. Todd's music is a blend of indie pop and R&B and has been heavily compared to Steve Lacy.
Early life
[edit]Malcolm "Todd" Hobert was born on September 15, 2003, in Los Angeles, California.[1] His father was a television scriptwriter who mainly worked on the sitcom The Middle and, as a child, Todd made a cameo as a baseball player in the sixth episode of the fourth season of the show. His mother dabbled in some musical theater, but mainly was a stay-at-home mother. Todd's sister, Audrey Hobert, is the best friend of singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams and provided songwriting and background vocal contributions to her album The Secret of Us, along with directing a few music videos.[2]
Todd performed music at parties while he was still in high school and began to write his own songs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Demos Before Prom, his first extended play, consists of songs he wrote and produced while he was in high school.[3][4] He originally gained popularity by claiming that his songs were unreleased Steve Lacy tracks. Todd released another extended play, Shower Shoes, in 2023.[5]
Career
[edit]Todd originally pursued music part-time while working at an ice cream parlor and studying music production at the University of Oregon.[6] Todd's commercial breakthrough came in 2023 when his single "Art House" went viral on TikTok, catapulting his monthly listener count to millions.[4] Following the success of "Art House" and another single, "Roommates", he was noticed by an executive at Columbia Records and was signed to the label.[5] He made his live debut in July 2023, in a sold-out show at Winston House in Venice, Los Angeles.[6] On April 5, 2024, Todd released his first project under Columbia, the mixtape Sweet Boy.[5] Todd also opened for Omar Apollo for the North American leg of his God Said No World Tour in 2024.[7] In 2025, Todd and Apollo collaborated on the second single, "Bleed", for Todd's upcoming self-titled first studio album. Jack Harlow and Harry Daniels made a cameo in the music video.[8]
Influences and artistry
[edit]Todd's music is a blend of indie pop and R&B, drawing influences from the bedroom pop scene and 2010s alternative R&B.[9] He has stated that his music is inspired by alternative R&B artists like Steve Lacy, Omar Apollo, Dominic Fike, and Rex Orange County. Todd also enjoys music by The Beatles and Paul Simon.[10] He has additionally been compared to Smino, Kali Uchis, and Tyler, the Creator.[11][12] The website antiMusic described Todd's style as incorporating "groovy production with intricate vocal layers".[6] Todd has said that he enjoys using obscure chords in his music to make him unique.[4]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Details |
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| Malcolm Todd |
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Mixtapes
[edit]| Title | Details |
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| Sweet Boy |
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Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Details |
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| Demos Before Prom |
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| Shower Shoes |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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| US Bub. [13] |
US Rock [14] | |||
| "Art House" | 2023 | — | — | Sweet Boy |
| "Sweet Boy" | — | — | ||
| "Roommates" | — | — | ||
| "Hot in NY" | — | — | ||
| "Mr. Incorrect" | — | — | ||
| "4Me 4Me" | 2024 | — | — | |
| "New Friends" (with Eem Triplin) | — | — | ||
| "You Owe Me" | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Cute Shirt (Interlude)" | — | — | ||
| "Comfort Me" | — | — | ||
| "Chest Pain (I Love)" | 7 | 16 | Malcolm Todd | |
| "Bleed" (with Omar Apollo) | 2025 | — | 20 | |
| "Cheer Me On" | — | — | ||
Tours
[edit]Headlining
[edit]- Sweet Boy Tour (2024)
- The Wholesome Rockstar Tour (2025)
Supporting
[edit]- God Said No World Tour (Omar Apollo) (2024)
References
[edit]- ^ "Malcolm Todd". Combster. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- ^ Armstrong, Megan (June 21, 2024). "With 'The Secret Of Us,' Gracie Abrams Made The Ultimate Bestie Album". Uproxx. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- ^ Bagdady, Mariam (November 1, 2024). "Interview: Malcolm Todd Talks Tackling Love, New Music, & His Twenties". Atwood Magazine. Archived from the original on December 7, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- ^ a b c Chhoeun, Michelle (March 1, 2024). "Is Malcolm Todd the new face of alternative R&B?". The Triangle. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ a b c Wilkerson, Hagen (November 22, 2024). "Meet Malcom Todd, indie music's newest "Sweet Boy"". The Georgetonian. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Malcolm Todd Premieres 'Hot In NY' Video". antiMusic. August 26, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ Higgins, Molly (September 18, 2024). "Omar Apollo Brings the 'God Said No' Tour to Forest Hills Stadium". Fordham Observer. Archived from the original on January 13, 2025. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- ^ Rossignol, Derrick (February 28, 2025). "Omar Apollo And Malcolm Todd Get Jack Harlow For Their 'Bleed' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- ^ Saxena, Arman (October 22, 2024). "Meet the ACL artist: Malcolm Todd". The Rice Thresher. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- ^ Weidmann, Emma (October 15, 2024). "Q&A: Malcolm Todd talks signing faces, 'iCarly' cover, new music - The Baylor Lariat". The Baylor Lariat. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- ^ Rodriguez, Amarylis (April 24, 2024). ""Hot in Houston:" Malcolm Todd Brings the 'Sweet Boy Tour' to the Heights Theater". Coog Radio. Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ "Malcolm Todd Drops Two-Track Bundle Two New Malcolm Todd Songs". Shore Fire Media. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of April 12, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ Peaks on the US Rock & Alternative chart:
- "Chest Pain (I Love)": "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of April 12, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- "Bleed": "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of March 15, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2025.