{"id":5207,"date":"2019-08-12T08:51:03","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T12:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/?p=5207"},"modified":"2019-08-12T08:52:22","modified_gmt":"2019-08-12T12:52:22","slug":"interview-mallrat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/2019\/08\/12\/interview-mallrat\/","title":{"rendered":"INTERVIEW: Mallrat"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Allie Antonevich<\/em><\/p>\n

Grace Shaw, known professionally as Mallrat, is a 20-year-old Australian singer-songwriter from Brisbane. She began releasing music in 2014 and has since released two EPs, with a third, Driving Music<\/em>, scheduled to be released in September 2019. Mallrat supported Maggie Rogers\u2019 \u201cHeard It in A Past Life\u201d tour in Europe in 2018-2019, and is currently on her headline national tour. I had a moment to catch up with Mallrat after her set at Osheaga on August 4, where we talked about inspirations and next steps.<\/p>\n

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Allie Antonevich: How and when did you start getting into music?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grace Shaw: I started writing and producing music when I was 15. I was inspired by Allday, an Australian rapper from Adelaide, who I actually work closely with now.<\/p>\n

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AA: That\u2019s so cool \u2013 how did you connect with him?<\/strong><\/p>\n

GS: I heard an interview with him on the radio and was drawn to him. He has honest lyrics and was incredibly relatable on air. I went to some of his shows and started sending him my music. We\u2019re actually housemates now!<\/p>\n

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AA: What does the song production process look like for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

GS: It\u2019s different every time. I write and produce the music \u2013 sometimes I start on my laptop, and sometimes I start in the studio.<\/p>\n

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AA: What do you draw inspiration from?<\/strong><\/p>\n

GS: For my lyrics, I draw inspiration from people and the different relationships they have. Not just romantic too\u2026 but how people interact and connect with one another. Also from babysitting! How kids draw and think; it\u2019s so imaginative. I find kids\u2019 books and movies very magical. But really everything\u2026 those are just the first two things that come to mind. I also love Lana Del Rey and Kanye West as artists.<\/p>\n

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AA: What do you hope people get out of your music?<\/strong><\/p>\n

GS: I think it\u2019s great when people are able to draw their own memories from a collective experience with a song.<\/p>\n

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AA: That\u2019s so funny you say that \u2013 that\u2019s the premise of my radio show at school. Taking universal experiences and sharing personal memories that have songs embedded within them. It\u2019s quite comforting.<\/strong><\/p>\n

GS: Oh, that\u2019s so great! Yes, that\u2019s exactly what I hope my music does.<\/p>\n

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AA: What\u2019s something you\u2019ve learned to lean on daily?<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>GS: For strength? That\u2019s a very interesting question. I would say nature. Sunshine especially. I really appreciate having time outside, and I\u2019m fascinated by insects as well.<\/p>\n

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AA: I\u2019m curious if there are any artists that have had a big impact on you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>GS: Lorde\u2019s \u201cPure Heroine\u201d has had a great impact on me. I\u2019m so lucky to have grown up with her music. She captures being a teenager and being in suburbia perfectly, and made a large part of my youth feel understood and seen. I also look up to Kanye for his boldness, and the way that he thinks.<\/p>\n

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AA: What\u2019s next for you? <\/strong><\/p>\n

GS: I have a new song coming out on Wednesday called “Charlie,” after my dog. I also have a new EP coming out, which will be announced on Wednesday! I\u2019m very excited about this next one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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