The Greatest Hoax is the pseudonym used by Taylor Jordan — a young climate scientist living amongst the political backdrop of Washington, D.C. — who is also a classically trained pianist and composer exploring the crossroads of classical and electronic music. The compositions on his self-released debut album Enso last year were the culmination of melding traditional instrumentation, contemporary soundscapes, and modern song structures — and also undoubtedly informed by the perspective of his day to day work.

On Special Cases, Jordan steps away from his somber piano melodies and focuses on the electronic elements that underpin his work. The resulting sound is spattered with vibrant synths, syncopated rhythms, and ambient noises.