by: Chloe Wilson
Culture Editor

Rising star Malcolm Todd recently announced his fourth studio album, releasing on Jun. 5. The singer dropped two singles that will appear on the album already, including Breathe on Mar. 14 and I Saw Your Face on Apr. 23. The two songs have already turned into hits, with I Saw Your Face reaching two million streams on Spotify in its first 24 hours of release.

The singer started his career by going viral on TikTok in 2023 for his singles Roommates and Art House, and later signed a deal with Columbia Records and released his first album, Sweet Boy. His first song to enter the Billboard Hot 100 was Chest Pain (I Love), a 2024 single that was also greatly popular on social media. Todd’s music is addictive and unique, blending pop, indie, and R&B. Additionally, he has a heavy internet presence, interacting with fans and uploading relatable videos.

Todd is currently projected to perform at music festivals like sold-out Outside Lands in San Francisco and The Osheaga Festival in Montreal, Quebec. His past tour, The Wholesome Rockstar Tour, concluded in September of 2025 when the artist had nine million monthly listeners on Spotify. Currently, Todd has over 23 million listeners. A consistent theme seen in interviews with Todd is that he truly puys his all into his lyrics and music. He shared, “You just want to be making the music for yourself and trusting that that’s what they’ll love.” He also gained popularity for his quirky music videos, with creative references to movies like The Notebook, where instead of 365 letters, he sends daily Instagram DMs.

Todd grew up in a household full of creativity. His sister, Aubrey Hobert, gained immense popularity in 2025 with hit singles like Bowling Alley and Sue Me. Furthermore, his father, Tim Hobert, is an executive television producer for shows like Scrubs and The Middle.

Relating to the beginning of his music career, Todd received a bass for Christmas at age 16; during the pandemic in his junior year, he began to teach himself to play, later starting a garage band. He shared this interest with his close friend Charlie Ziman, who is now a collaborator of Todd’s. He explained, “In senior year, we would just go make a song together in between choir practice and school ending. We made my first EP in two months. We just sat there, made six songs, and put them out.” Todd gained inspiration from artists like Omar Apollo and Kali Uchis and covered music from Steve Lacy and Dominic Fike.

Malcolm Todd’s rising stardom displays his commitment, dedication to his art, and creativity. Todd gathers inspiration from famous artists while diving into individuality. His new album is sure to be a massive success.

(Sources: Atwood Magazine, Daily Northwestern, Rolling Stone, The Line of Best Fit)