Floating Action is a band from Black Mountain, North Carolina, founded by Seth Kauffman. Kauffman 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 the Black Keys, Zach Miller of Dr. Dog, and Jonah Hill.