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Vulfpeck is an American funk and soul band known for their minimalist arrangements, tight grooves, vintage aesthetic, and innovative approaches to music distribution. Formed in 2011 by multi-instrumentalist Jack Stratton alongside Theo Katzman, Woody Goss, and Joe Dart at the University of Michigan. Gained significant online popularity through self-produced videos and albums released primarily on YouTube and streaming platforms. Notable for their distinctive instrumental sound, often featuring Dart's virtuosic bass lines, Goss's sparse keyboards, Katzman's guitar/drums, and Stratton's production. Achieved mainstream recognition with the viral success of their instrumental track '1612' and the controversial 'Sleepify' album. Known for energetic live performances and collaborations with artists like Antwaun Stanley and Cory Wong.

• The band's 'Sleepify' album (2014) consisted entirely of 30-second tracks of silence. They encouraged fans to stream it on loop while sleeping, generating over $20,000 in royalties from Spotify, which they used to fund a free admission tour. Spotify eventually removed the album.
• Vulfpeck operates largely outside the traditional music industry model, self-producing, self-recording (often in basements or unconventional spaces), and directly releasing their music, fostering a strong DIY ethos.
• Bassist Joe Dart has achieved near-legendary status among bass players for his melodic, driving style on his signature Music Man 'Dart Bass', becoming a major focal point of the band's sound.
• Despite their core quartet, Vulfpeck frequently collaborates with a wide network of talented musicians, affectionately dubbed the 'Vulfpack', including vocalist Antwaun Stanley and guitarist Cory Wong (who later became a major solo artist).
• They maintain a distinct visual style, often featuring retro-inspired graphics, animations, and low-budget, humorous music videos created by Jack Stratton.