Audrey Hobert Completes Musical Exchange with Brother Malcolm Todd on Like A Version

Audrey Hobert made her Like A Version debut by covering her younger brother Malcolm Todd's track "Earrings," completing a reciprocal musical exchange between the siblings. The decision to perform Todd's song followed his earlier Like A Version appearance, where he reworked one of Hobert's tracks, establishing what the family describes as their tradition of musical give-and-take.

The Sibling Exchange

The performance marks the conclusion of a coordinated arrangement that began when Malcolm Todd recorded a rendition of Audrey Hobert's song for his own Like A Version session. Rather than selecting from other artists, Hobert chose to honor her brother's work by performing "Earrings," a decision she described as inevitable given the significance of his gesture toward her music.

"It meant so much to me that he sang my song, so I wanted to sing his song. In our family we go tit for tat, and we go song for song."

Performance Details

Hobert preserved the structural and energetic foundation of Todd's original composition while introducing her own vocal approach to the melody. She maintained the pace and arrangement while bringing her distinct singing style to the forefront. During preparation, Hobert focused particular attention on a specific lyrical section—the phrase "your love was in your head"—which she had mentally rehearsed extensively in advance of the studio session.

The technical challenge of executing that passage in a single breath occupied much of her pre-session preparation. Hobert expressed uncertainty about whether she achieved the desired execution during the final take, suggesting the demanding vocal requirement tested her stamina.

Chart Performance

"Earrings" originates from Malcolm Todd's 2024 mixtape Sweet Boy and has experienced delayed commercial success. The track entered top 40 positions across multiple territories—including the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada—nearly two years after its initial release, demonstrating the song's gradual ascent in listener interest.