MALCOLM TODD BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, SONGS & FACTS

Malcolm Todd is a 22-year-old Los Angeles singer-songwriter whose bedroom-pop demos became TikTok virals, a Columbia Records deal, and two charting albums — and the 2026 global sleeper hit "Earrings", which climbed to the US Top 20 two years after its release.

Image: Columbia Records / Vevo (official 'Obsessica' music video still)

Early Life

Born Malcolm Todd Hobert on September 15, 2003, in Los Angeles, California, Malcolm grew up in a showbiz household. His father, Tim Hobert, is a TV comedy writer whose credits include Scrubs, Community, and The Middle, while his mother was involved in musical theatre — so performance was part of daily life. He is the younger brother of singer-songwriter Audrey Hobert, and he also has a twin sister, Ella, and a younger brother, Charlie. As a kid, Malcolm acted in small roles and played bass in his high school pit band before skipping university to chase music full time.

Career

Todd started posting his songs on TikTok, and his lo-fi uploads quickly found an audience. His 2023 singles "Art House" and "Roommates" went viral, earning him a deal with Columbia Records. Before that breakthrough, he had already released the EP Demos Before Prom (2022), and he followed it with the Shower Shoes EP (2023) and the Sweet Boy mixtape (2024), during which time he also opened for Omar Apollo. His self-titled debut album, Malcolm Todd, arrived on April 4, 2025, debuting at No. 103 on the Billboard 200; its deluxe reissue, Malcolm Todd (still), later re-peaked at No. 49. The album's lead single, "Chest Pain (I Love)", became his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching No. 68. His sound — a blend of indie pop and alternative R&B — has drawn comparisons to Steve Lacy and Dominic Fike.

Recent News

In 2026, the 2024 track "Earrings" became a global sleeper hit. The TikTok-driven revival pushed the song to No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and into the top 40 in the US, UK, and Canada, earning RIAA Platinum certification. Riding that wave, Todd released his second studio album, Do That Again, on June 5, 2026 — it debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, powered by singles "Breathe" and "I Saw Your Face" and the viral track "Obsessica". He made his Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon debut performing "I Saw Your Face", played summer 2026 festivals including Osheaga in Montreal and Outside Lands in San Francisco, and became the face of Gap's Fall 2026 "Denim on Your Own" campaign with Inde Navarrette, covering Robyn's "Dancing On My Own". He is also on the road with the "Do That Again" tour: North America through September and October 2026, including Radio City Music Hall in New York and The Salt Shed in Chicago, followed by EU/UK dates in 2027 — Dublin's 3Arena on February 24 and London's O2 Academy Brixton on March 2 — plus sold-out Australia dates at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion on May 14–15, 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Malcolm Todd?

He was born on September 15, 2003, which makes him 22 years old in 2026.

Is Malcolm Todd related to Audrey Hobert?

Yes — Audrey Hobert is his older sister, and both are singer-songwriters.

What is Malcolm Todd's biggest song?

"Earrings", which became a global sleeper hit in 2026, peaking at No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning RIAA Platinum certification.

What record label is Malcolm Todd signed to?

Columbia Records, which signed him after his 2023 TikTok virals "Art House" and "Roommates".