Coming straight from Austin, Texas, Very Busy People is a quintet formed in 2017 that blends jazz, psychedelic, dance, and folk elements into a sound that feels both retro and forward-thinking. In August of this year, they released their new double single “Sapphire / Ruby,” a stunning mix of warm analog textures and woozy guitar lines swirling around groovy basslines. The lyrics offer a brief escape from the monotony of modern life and a quiet rebellion against corporate control.
Imagine Crumb, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and Tame Impala joining forces; that’s the world Very Busy People invites you into. Their instrumentals are a lush blend of groove and atmosphere: silky basslines push the songs forward with a subtle funk pulse while the drums stay tight and organic. Guitars shimmer with chorus and reverb, shifting between delicate jazz chords and overdriven riffs that melt into the mix. The result feels intimate yet expansive, lo-fi textures meeting lush production in a swirl of nostalgia and color. It’s psychedelic pop for both the dance floor and the daydream, equal parts groove, emotion, and introspection, the kind of sound that makes reality feel slightly out of focus, in the best possible way. You can check them out here:
Written by Joshua Cotrim
