Here’s a snapshot of Hoax, the indie-pop/rock duo from Long Island, New York: Hoax (stylized HOAX) is an American indie pop band formed in 2016, originally hailing from Long Island, New York. The group centers around Michael P. Raj (vocals) and Frantz N. Cesar (bass), who initially met at Hofstra University and began writing and recording music together in Raj’s basement �. Wikipedia Their sound has been described as “empathy pop” and “the sound of beautiful sadness,” reflecting a deep emotional resonance and humanistic touch in their music � � �. Musically, they draw inspiration from a diverse palette: modern influences like 60s pop, 70s Motown and alternative R&B, with nods to artists such as Frank Ocean, Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, The Doors, and Arctic Monkeys. Their creative outlook is also shaped by literary voices like Ernest Hemingway and T.S. Eliot, as well as filmmakers including Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, and David Fincher � � �. Wikipedia a4d.fandom.com app.hellothematic.com