Georgia Anne Muldrow: Ankles

The very talented Georgia Anne Muldrow has a new album—A Thoughtiverse Unmarred—due out 19 May 2015, and from it comes “Ankles.” It’s a track that’s equal parts spacey and soulful, and Muldrow’s rich vocals sound entirely effortless over the dusty, hypnotic beat.

Dylan Stark: Shelter

Portland producer Dylan Stark combed through thousands of samples—ranging from Pokemon to nature to choirs—to create his debut LP Heartland. The video for lead single “Shelter” pays homage to the eclectic sounds with tripped-out visuals juxtaposing macro and micro shots of glaciers, volcanoes, jellyfish and more. The sprawling track is equal parts relaxation and energy with a decidedly tropical vibe brought on by a driving …

Zayn Malik: I Won’t Mind

While plenty of music snobs have dismissed One Direction as saccharine pop for tweens (who many also like to believe have terrible taste), the recent departure of 1D member Zayn Malik—and the news that he has been working on solo material—has intrigued anybody with an interest in pop music. Malik’s debut track “I Don’t Mind” (produced by Naughty Boy) is a pared-down folk-tinged song, with …