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Emerging from the vibrant “underdog” Tucson music scene, Life Hoax is pushing post-hardcore forward with urgency and intent. The scrappy three-piece has quickly gained attention within the local and regional music community. The band brings together vocalist and songwriter Joshua Paynter (Milwaukee, WI), drummer Joshua Day (Cardiff, Wales, UK), and bassist Nicholas Laguna (Tucson, AZ).

Life Hoax’s sound draws on the punk and hardcore résumé of its members while pulling from a wide range of influences. Listeners exploring Tucson music will hear the raw force of Drug Church and Fugazi, the art-rock edge of Queens of the Stone Age, and the melodic pop sensibilities of Blink-182. These elements are combined into a sharp, well-balanced equation that feels both familiar and confrontational.

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