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Malcolm Todd releases his highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Do That Again’ tomorrow, Friday, June 5, 2026, via Columbia Records. The 13-track collection marks a genre-blending evolution for the 22-year-old Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, who rose to prominence after going viral on TikTok with 2023 hits “Art House” and “Roommates.”
Quick Facts
- Release date: June 5, 2026
- Record label: Columbia Records
- Track count: 13 songs
- Genre: Alternative/Indie R&B with pop and soul influences
A Genre-Bending Follow-Up to His 2025 Debut
Do That Again arrives less than a year after Todd’s self-titled debut, which dropped in April 2025 and introduced listeners to his warm, intimate sound. The new album expands his sonic palette, drawing from alternative R&B, indie pop, and bedroom pop traditions while maintaining the emotional honesty that defined his first release. According to Rolling Stone‘s Jon Dolan, the album finds Todd “blending genres and boiling down big emotions on his second album.”
Todd has positioned himself alongside artists like Omar Apollo, Mk.Gee, and Steve Lacy—musicians who excel at genre-fluidity and emotional directness. His approach on Do That Again reflects this sensibility, with tracks that range from intimate confessionals to layered production that draws on hip-hop, soul, and indie influences. The album includes previously released singles “I Saw Your Face” and “Breathe,” both of which showcase Todd’s knack for pairing vulnerable lyrics with understated production.
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Standout Tracks and Musical Direction
Among the album’s 13 tracks are songs like “Jean Skirt,” which pairs “sweaty clothes-on-the-floor imagery to watery guitars,” and “Free .99,” described as a “brackish ballad” that “dreamily reflects on fading innocence.” Another highlight, “Difficult Love,” luxuriates in emotional complexity over “a plush hip-hop-tinged bounce.” The album also includes “Malcolm in the Middle,” a track that references the early-2000s sitcom on which his father worked as a writer and Todd appeared as a child, though the song avoids nostalgia in favor of “a complex reckoning with relationship politics.”
Rolling Stone notes that Todd’s metier is bedroom pop influenced equally by indie confessionals and R&B valentines. His realism—evident in lyrics like “Life’s not a movie / I’m not a movie star” from “I Saw Your Face”—grounds the album’s emotional stakes. Todd wears his self-awareness well, finding balance between earnest romance and the vulnerability that defines his generation’s approach to love songs.
What’s Next for the Rising Artist
The release of Do That Again comes as Todd continues to build momentum in the indie and alternative music landscape. He has performed at major festivals including Coachella and toured alongside Omar Apollo, establishing himself as a distinctive voice in contemporary pop music. With a sophomore album that critics describe as emotionally mature and sonically adventurous, Todd is poised to expand his fanbase beyond the TikTok audience that first discovered him.
Pre-orders for Do That Again are available on vinyl and CD through Todd’s official store and major retailers. The album will be available on all streaming platforms starting tomorrow.
Sources
- Rolling Stone — Album review by Jon Dolan; genre analysis and track descriptions
- The Line of Best Fit — Album announcement and debut album context (released April 2025)
- Genius — Tracklist and album details
- Spotify and Apple Music — Release date, track count, and genre classification
- Wikipedia — Artist biography and discography
