Malcolm Todd (musician)

Malcolm Todd
Born
Malcolm Todd Hobert

(2003-09-15) September 15, 2003
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Oregon
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2022–present
LabelColumbia
Websitewww.malcolmtodd.cool
RelativesAudrey Hobert (sister)
Signature

Malcolm Todd Hobert (born September 15, 2003) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. 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. It charted at number 49 on the Billboard 200 and contained the single "Chest Pain (I Love)", which became his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 68. Todd's music is a blend of indie pop and R&B and has been heavily compared to Steve Lacy.

Early life

Malcolm Todd Hobert was born on September 15, 2003, in Los Angeles, California.[1] His father, Tim, 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

Todd originally pursued music part-time while working at Cold Stone Creamery[6] and studying music production at the University of Oregon.[7] 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.[7] 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.[8] In 2025, Todd and Apollo collaborated on the single, "Bleed". Jack Harlow and Harry Daniels made a cameo in the music video.[9]

Todd released his self-titled debut album, Malcolm Todd on April 4, 2025.[10] The album's lead single "Chest Pain (I Love)" marked Todd's first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting and peaking at number 68 for the week ending April 19, 2025.[11][12] In the same week, the album also entered the Billboard 200 at 103, also marking his first entry on the chart.[13] Todd announced a deluxe version of the album titled Malcolm Todd (still) in July 2025 and released the single "Original". It was released on August 8, 2025, and contained four more songs.[14][15] The release of the deluxe allowed the album to re-enter the Billboard 200 at number 49, marking a new peak.[16]

On March 13, 2026, Todd released "Breathe", his first single since his debut album.[17]

Influences and artistry

Todd's music is a blend of indie pop and R&B, drawing influences from the bedroom pop scene and 2010s alternative R&B.[18] 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.[19] He has additionally been compared to Smino, Kali Uchis, and Tyler, the Creator.[20][21] The website antiMusic described Todd's style as incorporating "groovy production with intricate vocal layers".[7] Todd has said that he enjoys using obscure chords in his music to make him unique.[4]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[16] 		AUS
[22]
Malcolm Todd 49 64

Mixtapes

Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[23] 		AUS
[24]
Sweet Boy
  • Released: April 5, 2024
  • Label: Columbia
  • Formats: Digital download, LP, CD
 93 37

Extended plays

Title Details
Demos Before Prom
  • Released: May 15, 2022
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download
Shower Shoes
  • Released: March 24, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[12] 		US
Rock
[25] 		CAN
[26] 		NZ
Hot
[27] 		UK
[28] 		WW
[29]
"Art House" 2023 — — — — — — Sweet Boy
"Sweet Boy" —[A] 19 — — — —
"Roommates" —[B] 20 — — — —
"Hot in NY" — — — — — —
"Mr. Incorrect" — — — — — —
"4Me 4Me" 2024 — 41 — — — —
"New Friends"
(with Eem Triplin) 		— — — — — —
"You Owe Me" — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Cute Shirt (Interlude)" — — — — — —
"Comfort Me" — — — — — —
"Chest Pain (I Love)" 68 10 78 9 93 101 Malcolm Todd
"Bleed"
(with Omar Apollo) 		2025 — 20 — 6 — —
"Cheer Me On" — — — — — —
"Original" — — — — — — Malcolm Todd (still)
"Breathe" 2026 — — — 4 — — TBA
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart in that territory.

Other charted songs

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
[34] 		US
Rock
[25] 		CAN
[35]
"Earrings" 2025 90 13 97 Sweet Boy

Tours

Headlining

  • Sweet Boy Tour (2024)
  • The Wholesome Rockstar Tour (2025)

Supporting

Notes

  1. ^ "Sweet Boy" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 19 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[30]
  2. ^ "Roommates" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 24 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[30]

References

  1. ^ "Malcolm Todd". Combster. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  2. ^ Armstrong, Megan (June 21, 2024). "With 'The Secret Of Us,' Gracie Abrams Made The Ultimate Bestie Album". Uproxx. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b c Chhoeun, Michelle (March 1, 2024). "Is Malcolm Todd the new face of alternative R&B?". The Triangle. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c Wilkerson, Hagen (November 22, 2024). "Meet Malcom Todd, indie music's newest "Sweet Boy"". The Georgetonian. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  6. ^ Patil, Sam; Jones, Jordan (April 18, 2025). "Malcolm Todd is the next Harry Styles". Metea Media. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  7. ^ a b c "Malcolm Todd Premieres 'Hot In NY' Video". antiMusic. August 26, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Rossignol, Derrick (February 28, 2025). "Omar Apollo And Malcolm Todd Get Jack Harlow For Their 'Bleed' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  10. ^ Gehlich, Clare (March 4, 2025). "Malcolm Todd announces self-titled album out in April and The Wholesome Rockstar Tour". Melodic Mag. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  11. ^ Zellner, Xander (April 15, 2025). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Malcolm Todd Arrives With Breakthrough Hit 'Chest Pain (I Love)'". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
  12. ^ a b "Billboard Hot 100: Week of April 19, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  13. ^ "Billboard 200: Week of April 19, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  14. ^ "Malcolm Todd Announces Deluxe Self-Titled Album". antiMusic. July 18, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  15. ^ Lange, Alice (July 19, 2025). "The Wholesome Rockstar in High Definition: Malcolm Todd is More Than Just an Algorithm's Dream". Martin Cid. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  16. ^ a b "Billboard 200: Week of August 23, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  17. ^ Kasbo, Sofia (March 12, 2026). "SAB announces Malcom Todd as Onward Spring concert performer". The Setonian. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
  18. ^ Saxena, Arman (October 22, 2024). "Meet the ACL artist: Malcolm Todd". The Rice Thresher. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ 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.
  21. ^ "Malcolm Todd Drops Two-Track Bundle Two New Malcolm Todd Songs". Shore Fire Media. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  22. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 16 February 2026". The ARIA Report. No. 1876. Australian Recording Industry Association. February 16, 2026. p. 6.
  23. ^ "Billboard 200: Week of March 21, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
  24. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. February 16, 2026. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  25. ^ a b Peaks on the US Rock & Alternative chart:
  26. ^ "Canadian Hot 100: April 19, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  27. ^ Peaks on the New Zealand Hot Singles Chart:
  28. ^ "Malcolm Todd Songs and Albums". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
  29. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of April 19, 2025". Billboard. April 19, 2025. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  30. ^ a b "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of March 14, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  31. ^ a b c "American single certifications – Malcolm Todd". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  32. ^ "Canadian certifications – Malcolm Todd". Music Canada. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  33. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Malcolm Todd". Radioscope. Retrieved March 13, 2026. Type Malcolm Todd in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
  34. ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of March 21, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  35. ^ "Canadian Hot 100: Week of March 21, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
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