Seth Kauffman, the front man of Black Mountain band Floating Action, is the band’s sole lyricist, songwriter, recorder and producer, in addition to playing almost all the music. Kauffman has been called “the underappreciated genius of the Asheville music scene” and has been compared to Harry Nilsson. Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Kauffman’s frequent collaborator, called him “the most underrated person in music”. He has also been praised by Wilco, the Black Keys, Dr. Dog, and Jonah Hill. Floating Action’s music blends multiple styles, including indie rock, folk, dub, and blues. Kauffman has described Floating Action’s sound as “lo-fi Carolina funk.”