There are multiple artists named "Hoax" ; 1) HOAX is an indie pop-rock band from Queens, New York. It is the musical brain child 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 surf 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.