Nobody's Home (Mallrat song) explained

Nobody's Home
Cover:Nobody's Home by Mallrat.png
Type:single
Artist:Mallrat with Basenji
Released:1 February 2019
Length:3:36
Label:
Composer:
Lyricist:
  • Grace Shaw
  • Sebastian Carlos Muecke
Producer:Basenji
Chronology:Mallrat singles
Prev Title:Groceries
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:Charlie
Next Year:2019

"Nobody's Home" is a song by Australian musician Mallrat with Basenji. It was released on 1 February 2019. The song was certified gold in Australia in 2019 and platinum in June 2021. It was placed at number 59 in Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2019.[1]

Background

In an interview with Triple J discussing how the collaboration came about, Shaw stated:

"We met early last year [2018] but I've been a fan of him for such a long time. I love the way he dresses, which is random to say, but it matches the way his music sounds; he pairs fun different things together."[2]
Shaw additionally stated that she frequently listens to Basenji's track "Can't Get Enough".[2]

Critical reception

Laura English from Music Feeds said: "The new track has that infectious lyrical delivery that defines Mallrat's sound and has all these sweet, layered, little sounds that are arranged in a really cool way, courtesy of Basenji."[3]

Mike Wass of Idolator described the track as an "understated electro-pop anthem" and stated it was "a winning addition to an already impressive discography."[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Triple J Hottest 100, 2019 – Full List . ABC (Triple J) . 25 January 2020 . 29 January 2020.
  2. Web site: First Spin: Mallrat backs up 'Groceries' with Basenji team-up "Nobody's Home" . ABC (Triple J) . 1 February 2019 . 25 August 2020 . Newstead, Al.
  3. Web site: Mallrat & Basenji drop layered new single & video "Nobody's Home" . . 1 February 2019 . 25 July 2020 . English, Laura.
  4. Web site: Mallrat & Basenji's "Nobody's Home" is a sun-dappled daydream . . 1 February 2019 . 25 July 2020 . Wass, Mike.