Malloy James is a composer, musician, and sound designer working across genres from classical to jazz to neo-soul.

Trained in classical composition and sound engineering, James approaches music with a deep sensitivity to how sound shapes perception, space, and experience. His practice moves fluidly between concert composition and sound design, with recent projects ranging from immersive environments for Lexus International, the National Building Museum, and the Miami Design District, to collaborations with leading architects and designers — including a recent collaboration with architect Suchi Reddy and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

James has participated in a number of prestigious residencies, including the inaugural artist residency at Alvar Aalto’s Paimio Sanatorium in Finland, the Ragdale Foundation, and was also the Distinguished Fellow for the 2024 season at the Design Akademie Saaleck in Germany. He also crafts original compositions for brands, television, and film, creating nuanced soundscapes that establish mood and elevate the narrative without overpowering it.

Currently, James is developing Atlas, an expansive project mapping sound and music to space, place, and time.