Mall Grab

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Mall Grab
Birth nameJordon Alexander
Born1994 (age 2930)
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Genres
Years active2015–present

Jordon Alexander (born 1994), known professionally as Mall Grab, is an Australian DJ and producer of house and techno music.

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Alexander was born in 1994 in Newcastle, Australia, later settling in London in 2016.[ citation needed ]

Musical career

Alexander's stage name is derived from a slang expression for when someone holds a skateboard incorrectly, i.e. a "mall grab". [1] From an early age, he was fascinated by his parents' records, which featured mostly rock and roll. Over time, he became fascinated by electronic music, which eventually defined his musical work. He has a regular show on Rinse FM radio, where he invites guests from the industry and creates mixes. [2]

In 2020, Alexander released the EP Share a View with the hardcore punk band Turnstile, where he remixed three of the group's songs. [3]

He released his debut album What I Breathe on 5 August 2022. [4] [5] [6]

In 2024, Alexander was included in the Coachella lineup. [7] [8]

Discography

2015

2016

2017

2018

2020

2022

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References

  1. "Mall Grab | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  2. "Mall Grab". Archived from the original on 9 September 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  3. "Share a View, by Mall Grab & Turnstile". Bandcamp . Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  4. Sherburne, Philip (6 August 2022). "Mall Grab: What I Breathe Album Review". Pitchfork . Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  5. Ryce, Andrew (22 August 2022). "Mall Grab – What I Breathe · Album Review". Resident Advisor . Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  6. Holbrook, Cameron (5 August 2022). "Mall Grab Drops his Debut Album, 'What I Breathe'". Beatportal . Retrieved 18 January 2024.
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