Mallrat Builds a Portal in New Album 'Light Hit My Face'

Mallrat, the artistic moniker of Grace Shaw, has unveiled 'Light Hit My Face,' an album described as a creative revelation that masterfully bridges the past and the future.

Released via Nettwerk in North America and Dew Process/Universal Music Australia in Australasia, the project showcases Shaw's evolving songwriting and distinctive vocals, enhanced by Auto-Tune. Collaborations with artists like Tim Nelson and Buddy Ross are featured.

Shaw's production on 'Light Hit My Face' garnered her producer of the year at the 2026 Queensland Music Awards. The album's visual identity, conceptualized as a parallel universe in southeast Queensland, features iconic Australian imagery like the Hills Hoist as a portal.

Mallrat recently performed at Tumbalong Nights on Darling Harbour as part of Vivid Sydney 2026, showcasing a more robust live setup than her previous arena tour supporting Kylie Minogue.

With over 500 million career streams, including hits like "Groceries" and "Charlie," Mallrat is expanding her global reach. Upcoming U.S. and Canada live dates commence June 13 at Seaport District NYC, supporting Tove Lo, with the tour concluding October 1 in Mexico City.

Looking ahead, Shaw is exploring new musical directions, potentially working on one or two albums and producing for other artists. She is experimenting with electronic, live indie, and indie folk sounds as she decides where to focus her creative energy.