Malcolm Todd, Roommates | Wacky Wednesday

In the 27^th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Roommates,” performed by alternative singer-songwriter Malcolm Todd.

[nx_dropcap]D[/nx_dropcap]o you know what day it is? It is Wednesday, folks! Do you know what that means? Why, it is Wacky Wednesday! In the spirited column Wacky Wednesday, we analyze and explore unique, unusual, or wacky songs from different genres.  These songs can be new or old; the only requirement is that they ‘catch the ears’ because of their distinctiveness.  With the background established, in the 27^th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Roommates”, performed by Malcolm Todd. Wacky Wednesday vibes commence!

[nx_pullquote]“Can’t take you home / You have shown that you won’t go.”[/nx_pullquote] Bummer, bummer, Malcolm Todd (Malcolm Todd Hobert).  What’s not a bummer for the alternative singer-songwriter is his craft. Todd is quite creative, composing and recording intriguing songs. “Roommates”, the second track from his 2024 mixtape, Sweet Boy, is one of those intriguing songs.  Todd wrote it; he produced it with Charlie Ziman.  Also, it gets a fun music video… that’s mostly unrelated to the theme of the song.  Still, entertaining!

In “Roommates,” the theme and lyrics are familiar to Malcolm Todd’s music: love and all things love-adjacent.  In the first verse, clearly, things are unravelling within the relationship. “You’ve been alright / You’re losing time for me and our fights,” he sings, and continues, “So, I’m done writing for you, baby / Now this gon’ be the last I got.” The end is here, PERIODT.  In the second verse, he continues to be introspective, singing, “I’m losing the person I was when I found you.” So, where does the roommate thing come into play besides the video? So glad you asked: “I wanna share an apartment, a room, and a bed / I wanna tell you I love you, but I cannot reach you.” Oh, the finality! The plight of love! In the outro, predictably, he’s not over her: “When I try someone else, I’ll still miss you.” Beyond the striking lyrics and vulnerability, Malcolm Todd delivers an expressive, well-rounded vocal performance. He’s chill and easygoing yet potent. Additionally, our sweet boy composes sweet melodies, while the production and palette of sounds (guitars, bass, keys, and drums) supporting him are sublime. “Roommates”, unsurprisingly, earned gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. More surprising is the fact that the song earned the certification without touching the Billboard Hot 100.