Hozier
Oct 5, 2014
Hailing from Wicklow, Ireland, 24-year-old Hozier is one of the big success stories of 2014. What began as a YouTube sensation led to two critically acclaimed EPs and now his self-titled debut album co- produced with Ron Kirwan has just been released.
Calling his upcoming album a "mixed bag," there are influences of blues, folk, gospel and soul - all of which blend together to give him a sound that stands out from the usual.
"Take Me To Church" has proven to be a hit all over the world, but several other tracks deserve attention including "From Eden," "Angel of Small Death and the Codeine Scene," "To Be Alone," "Someone New" and "Like Real People Do."
In a recent interview, Hozier said, ""A lot of things on the album are quite heavy but they're approached from a bright point of view. I've always loved that kind of... Tom Waits approach."
Tastemakers and critics have wholeheartedly embraced Hozier. He's drawn praise from New York Magazine, MTV Buzzworthy, Consequence of Sound and many more. Most recently he was featured on NPR's "All Things Considered" and Tiny Desk Concert.
Hozier recently performed on "The Late Show with David Letterman" and "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." He was warmly received at both Lollapalooza and the Newport Folk Festival. He has just embarked on a nearly sold out tour, which includes the Austin City Limits Festival and will return again in February of next year for more dates.
- 10/09 Warehouse Live, Houston
- 10/10 Austin City Limits Festival, Austin
- 10/16 The Cathedral Sanctuary at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Los Angeles
- 10/17 Regency Ballroom, San Francisco
- 10/19 Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR
- 10/20 Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver
- 10/21 The Showbox, Seattle
- 10/24 Fox Theatre, Boulder, CO
- 10/26 Metro, Chicago
- 10/28 Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto
- 10/29 Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre, Montreal
- 10/31 Paradise Rock Club, Boston
- 11/01 The Trocadero Theatre, Philadelphia
- 11/04 9:30 Club, Washington, DC
- 11/5-6 Irving Plaza, New York
For more visit www.hozier.com