Mallrat – Hideaway
Following a triumphant 10-date Australian tour with Kylie Minogue, Mallrat is set to embark on her highly anticipated world tour, beginning April 29 in Dallas. In celebration, the Brisbane-born artist unveils the new music video for “Hideaway,” a highlight from her latest album, Light hit my face like a straight right, out now via Nettwerk.
Directed by longtime collaborator Tom Carroll, the video is a striking reimagination of medieval fantasy infused with euphoric rave energy.
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 neighbors who turned the gathering into an unforgettable moment of collective joy.
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.
2025 TOUR DATES
04/29 – House of Blues – Cambridge Room – Dallas, TX
04/30 – Parish – Austin, TX
05/02 – Vinyl at Center Stage – Atlanta, GA
05/03 – Neighborhood Theatre – Charlotte, NC
05/06 – The Atlantis – Washington, DC
05/07 – The Foundry at the Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA
05/09 – Elsewhere – New York, NY
05/10 – Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA
05/12 – Space Ballroom – Hamden, CT
05/13 – Velvet Underground – Toronto, ON
05/15 – A&R Music Bar – Columbus, OH
05/16 – Lincoln Hall – Chicago, IL
05/17 – 7th Street Entry – Minneapolis, MN
05/20 – Marquis Theater – Denver, CO
05/21 – Kilby Court – Salt Lake City, UT
05/23 – Bottlerock Music Festival – Napa, CA
05/29 – Biltmore Cabaret – Vancouver, BC
05/31 – Neumos – Seattle, WA
06/01 – Holocene – Portland, OR
06/04 – Voodoo Room – San Diego, CA
06/05 – Echoplex – Los Angeles, CA
06/11 – Park 360 (Rock For People Festival 2025) – Hradec Králové
06/14 – Paradiso – Amsterdam
06/15 – Frannz Club – Berlin
06/16 – YUCA – Cologne
06/18 – La Boule Noire – Paris
06/19 – EartH – London
06/21- Manchester Academy – Manchester
06/22 – King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut – Glasgow
06/25 – Workman’s Club – Dublin
08/15 – Langs Akerselva Festivalen – Oslo
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