Mallrat unleashes epic ‘Hideaway’ music video: a medieval rave of love and euphoria
PRAISE FOR Mallrat
“Butterfly Blue, establishes her as an artist with ambitions bigger than the bedroom-pop genre that once defined her”
“Mallrat proves she hasn’t just metamorphosised on her debut – she breathes fire”
“Butterfly Blue is arguably the sound of an artist reaching her current peak, with forewarning that there’s plenty more highlights set to come”
“Mallrat allows Grace Shaw to be a new kind of pop star: one who gives but does not need to constantly take”
“Poised on the precipice of world domination”
TRACKLIST
My Darling, My Angel
Pavement
Something for Somebody
Virtue
Defibrillator
The Light Streams in And Hits my Face
Hocus Pocus
Hideaway
Love Songs / Heart Strings
Ray of Light
The Worst Thing I Would Ever Do
Horses
Light hit my face like a straight right LP by Mallrat is out now,
buy/stream it HERE.
Following a triumphant 10-date Australian tour with Kylie Minogue, and in the midst of her Australian East Coast headline run, Mallrat today unveils the new music video for ‘Hideaway’ – a highlight from her latest album, Light hit my face like a straight right, out now. Directed by longtime collaborator Tom Carroll, the video is a striking reimagination of medieval fantasy infused with euphoric rave energy. WATCH HERE + LISTEN TO THE LP HERE.
Inspired by the track’s propulsive beat and lyrical warmth, the ‘Hideaway’ video transports viewers to a mythical kingdom where a noble knight and a formidable dragon engage in an emotional battle—not of conquest, but of unity and protection. As the knight leads the charge, the kingdom transforms into a vibrant celebration, culminating in a breathtaking explosion of fireworks and communal bliss. Even the dragon, once a feared adversary, is swept into the revelry. Filmed with a raw, night-vision aesthetic, the video captures an unfiltered, intimate energy. Remarkably, the climactic rave scene was filmed in Mallrat’s own apartment stairwell, featuring friends and neighbours who turned the gathering into an unforgettable moment of collective joy.
WATCH: Hideaway (Official Video)
Reflecting on the video, director Tom Carroll shares: “Grace, adorned in her glittering custom chainmail and fur coat, embodied the castle’s rave atmosphere perfectly; she’s a total star. In pre-production, this was the standout styling reference we both really liked (though I didn’t think it was possible with the time available), and Grace just made it happen—magic. The vision came together so naturally; it’s surreal.”
As Mallrat continues to shape her sonic universe, Light hit my face like a straight right stands as a testament to her ability to find magic in the mundane. Steeped in influences from her Brisbane upbringing, the album paints everyday symbols—boxing rings, excavator trucks, suburban landscapes—into deeply spiritual and evocative imagery.
Just last night, Mallrat kicked off her Australian East Coast headline tour at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney, bringing the world of Light hit my face like a straight right to life for an immersive live experience. With special guests daine, Denim and Prophecy Girl, the tour continues tonight at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall, and Saturday night at The Forum in Melbourne. For all details and ticketing information, visit HERE.
Mallrat has been breaking barriers since her influential debut in 2016 – accumulating over half a billion career streams in her discography and ARIA Platinum status. The project of Grace Shaw has shared stages with Maggie Rogers, Post Malone, King Princess, Conan Gray; collaborated with Azealia Banks, The Chainsmokers, BENEE, Blu DeTiger, Cub Sport; a late night TV debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden; headline world tours amongst globally recognised festivals Reading and Leeds, Austin City Limits, Laneway, Splendour In The Grass, Listen Out and boasts multiple triple j Hottest 100 entries from 2017 – 2020. The adored songwriter and producer, Mallrat has catapulted across the globe with critical acclaim from NPR, Stereogum, NME, NYLON, PAPER Magazine, The New York Times, Billboard, Noisey and more further affirming Mallrat as a beacon primed for the world stage.
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