Hozier

Andrew Hozier Byrne is a 24 year-old Irishman who goes by his middle name onstage. He has captured passion in his first single, "Take Me To Church." It's a remarkably vibrant composition that showcases not only the hue of Hozier's voice but also the heft of his songwriting. With repeated listening what at first glance appears to be a song of simple love and devotion becomes something more complicated - a tangle of desire and religious scrutiny. Its video, following the pursuit of a young gay couple by an angry mob, and referencing the persecution of the LGBT community in Russia, went viral soon after release. In September, Hozier will be releasing his debut solo record.

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