Talented indie pop-rock duo Hoax is from Queens, New York. It is the musical brainchild of Michael Raj and Frantz Cesar, who create the sonics and concepts behind their self-described style of “empathy pop” music. Their modern vintage musical sound draws from a wide range of influences like 60’s pop, 70’s Motown, and alternative R&B. They like to see themselves as “the beautiful sound of sadness”, a description coined by a close friend. Their music thematically focuses on the human condition, explorations of social constructs, and the decisions people make based on them, all tucked underneath pop melodies. With the release of their newest track “soju”, they present a bubbly sound that will surely captivate your ears. Beginning with dreamy instrumentation leading onto their lively and soft vocals they complete the song entirely. Explaining the single a bit further it’s about dealing with death and reflecting on the notion that life sometimes feels like random moments in time that are out of your control. For most people, they wouldn’t know that Mike Raj wrote “soju” from the perspective of his late grandfather and that 2021 was the year of loss for him. To the vocals and production, this track will certainly have you vibing. It would be just great for a late-night drive or out by the beach. Go stream “soju” and check out their discography which is filled with amazing music.
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