Malcolm Todd
Funk-flecked Gen-Z bedroom pop: 'Chest Pain (I Love)' and a fast-rising live rep, Steve Lacy instincts with his own snap.
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- Hinterland Saturday · Main stageTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- FryshusetTickets
- PalladiumTickets
- Vorst Nationaal/Forest NationalTickets
- ColumbiahalleTickets
- AFAS LiveTickets
- Zenith Paris - La VilletteTickets
- 3ArenaTickets
- Barrowland BallroomTickets
- O2 Academy BirminghamTickets
- O2 Apollo ManchesterTickets
- O2 Academy BrixtonTickets
- O2 Academy BrixtonTickets
- O2 Academy BrixtonTickets
- Riverstage BrisbaneTickets
- Festival Hall MelbourneTickets
- Festival Hall MelbourneTickets
- Perth HPCTickets
- Perth HPCTickets
- Roaming HillsTicketsOn sale Nov 13
About Malcolm Todd
Malcolm Todd is an indie pop artist from Los Angeles, CA.
Malcolm Todd Hobert was born in Los Angeles and raised in the Palisades neighborhood, attending Palisades Charter High School. His father, a former television scriptwriter who worked on the sitcom The Middle, introduced him to folk and rock artists such as the Grateful Dead and James Taylor, while his mother brought him to Broadway soundtracks and Stevie Wonder.
He picked up bass guitar at sixteen and taught himself to play during the COVID-19 pandemic, later moving to acoustic guitar. Writing and producing with his friend Charlie Ziman through high school, he released his first EP, Demos Before Prom, in 2022, the same year he dropped out of a planned music program at the University of Oregon a week before starting.
Todd's songs 'Art House' and 'Roommates' went viral on TikTok in 2023, leading to a deal with Columbia Records; both tracks appeared on his 2024 mixtape Sweet Boy. He played his live debut that July at a sold-out show in Venice, Los Angeles, and later opened for Omar Apollo on the North American leg of the God Said No World Tour.
His self-titled debut album, released in April 2025, sits between indie pop and R&B, built from loose funk guitar and conversational vocal phrasing, keeping some of the intimacy of bedroom recording even as the production grew. Its single 'Chest Pain (I Love)' became his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, and the album itself reached number 49 after a deluxe reissue that August.
In 2026, his 2024 track 'Earrings' became a global sleeper hit, reaching number 20 on the Hot 100 and the top 40 in the UK and Canada. That year's second album, Do That Again, reached number five on the Billboard 200, and Todd's live shows have grown from bedroom recordings into full-band performances.
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What festivals is Malcolm Todd playing in 2027?
Malcolm Todd is booked at 5 festivals we cover: Lollapalooza Argentina 2027, Lollapalooza Chile 2027, Estéreo Picnic 2027, Lollapalooza Brasil 2027, Hinterland 2027.
Is Malcolm Todd on tour?
Yes. Malcolm Todd has 19 shows listed, from Stockholm, Sweden on Feb 12, 2027 to St. Charles, IA on Jul 31, 2027, plus 5 festivals on the page above.
Is Malcolm Todd playing Lollapalooza Argentina 2027?
Yes, Malcolm Todd is on the Lollapalooza Argentina 2027 lineup, March 12–14, 2027 at Hipódromo de San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Is Malcolm Todd playing Lollapalooza Chile 2027?
Yes, Malcolm Todd is on the Lollapalooza Chile 2027 lineup, March 12–14, 2027 at Parque O'Higgins, Santiago, Chile. They play Saturday, March 13.
Is Malcolm Todd playing Estéreo Picnic 2027?
Yes, Malcolm Todd is on the Estéreo Picnic 2027 lineup, March 19–21, 2027 at Parque Metropolitano Simón Bolívar, Bogotá, Colombia.
Is Malcolm Todd playing Lollapalooza Brasil 2027?
Yes, Malcolm Todd is on the Lollapalooza Brasil 2027 lineup, March 19–21, 2027 at Autódromo de Interlagos, São Paulo, Brazil.
Is Malcolm Todd playing Hinterland 2027?
Yes, Malcolm Todd is on the Hinterland 2027 lineup, July 30 – August 1, 2027 at Roaming Hills, St. Charles, IA. They play Saturday, July 31.
Where is Malcolm Todd from?
Malcolm Todd is from Los Angeles, CA.
What was Malcolm Todd's first album?
Malcolm Todd's first album was Malcolm Todd (2025). The latest is Do That Again (2026).
What kind of music does Malcolm Todd play?
Malcolm Todd plays indie pop and R&B.
What festivals has Malcolm Todd played before?
Malcolm Todd has played Outside Lands 2026, Osheaga 2026, Camp Flog Gnaw 2025.