Michael J Babb Reminds Us That Slowing Down Is an Artform on "Doin’ Nothin’"

In a world obsessed with hustle culture and constant motion, Michael J Babb is here with a much-needed reminder: sometimes the best thing you can do is absolutely nothing.

The Oklahoma-born, Nashville-rooted singer-songwriter dropped his latest single, "Doin' Nothin'," on April 18, 2025, and it’s already carving out a slow, sweet groove in listeners’ hearts. Inspired by a real-life exchange with a friend posted up on a park bench, the song captures the pure, underrated joy of pressing pause and letting life simply be.

"I saw my buddy sitting there," Babb recalls with a laugh. "Asked him what he was up to, and he said 'Nothin.' Next day, same thing. I said, ‘That was what you were doing yesterday,’ and he just nodded, ‘Yep, and I didn’t get finished.’” It’s that laid-back philosophy — easygoing but profound — that Babb spins into a melodic reminder to breathe, laugh, and lean into the quiet moments we too often rush past.

Musically, "Doin' Nothin'" floats on an easy rhythm and a breezy vocal delivery that feels like a Sunday afternoon distilled into song form. Babb’s playful tone and understated storytelling charm shine through, offering the kind of effortless authenticity that’s hard to fake.

Known for his wide-ranging songwriting chops and international chart success across Norway, France, and beyond, Michael J Babb isn’t chasing trends or trying to reinvent the wheel. Instead, he sticks to what he does best: crafting honest, relatable songs that meet listeners right where they are — whether that’s chasing dreams or just kicking back on a bench, getting gloriously unfinished.

If Babb’s music feels grounded, it’s because he is. Beyond his years of performing and songwriting, he’s spent over three decades working as a family physician, delivering babies, performing surgeries, and walking with people through every stage of life. That lived-in wisdom leaks into every lyric he writes, whether he’s singing about heartbreak, hope, or — in this case — the sacred art of slowing down.

Pulling inspiration from legends like The Beatles, Dolly Parton, and The Rolling Stones while embracing modern influences like Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift, Babb’s style is as eclectic as his journey. "Doin' Nothin'" adds another layer to his catalogue, blending warmth, wit, and a quiet kind of wisdom that feels tailor-made for the times we’re living in.

In an age where everything moves at breakneck speed, Michael J Babb’s "Doin' Nothin'" feels like a breath of fresh air — a small, necessary rebellion against the myth that we have to be doing something to be doing enough.