Mallrat Releases Eclectic New Track “Hocus Pocus” Alongside Cosmic Music Video

Australian alt-pop sweetheart Mallrat today shares her long-awaited single, Hocus Pocus, her second offering of the year. Soft, dreamy vocals are on full show once again with a wildly eclectic sonic bed, riddled with electronic beats and Memphis rap influences. Now stream the single and cosmic music video to continue in awe of the bold musical growth of Mallrat.

On Hocus Pocus, Mallrat seamlessly fuses experimental electronic elements with a sample of DJ Zirk’s Born2 Lose, creating a unique blend of bass-heavy beats and atmospheric tones. The track was co-produced by acclaimed producers Styalz Fuego-known for his work with Troye Sivan and Tate McRae and Kito-who has worked with Skrillex and FLETCHER among others. Together, they’ve created a sound that’s both intimate and otherworldly, balancing club-inspired rhythms with a sense of emotional weight.

Lyrically, Hocus Pocus contemplates magic and the complications of human connection. The verses drag listeners into the spell of attraction (“When I’m in your atmosphere, I fall under your spell”), but simultaneously suggest the rubber band-like fragility of emotional attachment: “Just like a rubber band, I feel my heart expand. How long till snap?” Mallrat’s airy, whispered vocals float effortlessly through the song, keeping the experience as ethereal as the name suggests.

Mallrat herself shared an anecdote of making the song, showing just how much excitement the track stirred in her: “I fell over and fractured my arm dancing to this demo on a walk home. I couldn’t help but be excited! I was in a cast and a sling,” she said. She also said her goal with the breathing vocals throughout the pre-chorus was a kind of punchline that carries emotion. “A lot of the time in pop music, breaths are edited out and turned down, but they felt important here to me.”

Accompanying the release of Hocus Pocus is a visually striking music video directed by Tom Carroll. The video mirrors the song’s mystical themes, combining abstract, cosmic visuals with Mallrat’s whimsical energy. The interplay of opposing forces in the video aligns with her ongoing exploration of human connection, as seen in her previous single Ray of Light, which garnered praise from major outlets like Stereogum, Rolling Stone, and NME.

With Hocus Pocus, Mallrat continues to push boundaries, fusing genres and emotional themes in the most fresh and familiar ways. And as she crafts another chapter in her sonic journey, be sure that fans can expect more surprises and a raft of experimental sounds from the rising star.

Hocus Pocus is available on all streaming platforms, with purchase options, too. Take a risk and really listen to Mallrat’s latest offering.

Watch the official Hocus Pocus music video below.