The “wholesome rockstar” Malcolm Todd came down to Houston’s House of Blues on a Friday night, bringing big energy to a packed house. The venue was filled wall to wall with fans, with people still coming in as the night kicked off.
Dj Sophie Gray opened the show, getting the crowd hyped and ready for Malcolm’s set. Her mix kept the energy up and set the perfect tone for the night.
The stage lights began to flicker as the sound of synths filled the venue. One by one, the band members stepped out from backstage, taking their spots as the crowd’s excitement grew. Cheers erupted as Malcolm Todd finally made his appearance, stepping into the spotlight and started to play the guitar rifts of “Harry Styles” from his recent album.
Throughout the night, Malcolm kept the energy high, performing the hits that made fans fall in love with his sound. Song after song, the crowd sang along, with each track flowing smoothly into the next. Malcolm laughed and joked with the crowd, saying, “Y’all want me to just play the whole old album at this point?”.
Malcolm grooved through his set with ease, his smooth melodies keeping the crowd swaying and fully locked in. His stage presence was effortless—just him, the band, and the music.
Midway through the show, he switched things up, grabbing an acoustic guitar and slowing things down. The crowd quieted as he delivered a heartfelt cover of “Kiss Me” followed by “Our House,” each one met with warm cheers and gentle singalongs. It was a sweet, stripped-down moment that showed a different side of him—still soulful, still him, just a little more intimate.
As the night started to wind down, the crowd wasn’t ready to let go—and neither was Malcolm. After a brief exit, he returned for an encore, greeted by deafening cheers.
He closed the show with “Roommates,” delivering an electric final performance that brought the house down. The energy, the vocals, the band—everything hit just right. It was the kind of ending that leaves people speechless, walking out talking about how great of an experince the show was.
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