Hozier: Irish hitmaker reshaping a genre

Irish singer-songwriter Hozier has fast risen through the ranks to become one of the most celebrated and popular artists of the past couple of years. His 2014 single "Take Me to Church" became a viral hit on its release, with its haunting melodies and thought provoking subject matter helping it to number two on the UK charts. Millions shared the track online and the singer was subsequently name Spotify's Breakout Star of 2014. The release of his self-titled debut album Hozier in late 2014 saw similar critical acclaim, landing in the top five of the UK charts and leading to the musician appearing on the main stage of festivals such as Glastonbury throughout the summer months.

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Hozier: meteoric rise of indie superstar

Born in Bray, County Wicklow, Andrew Hozier-Byrne was inspired by his father, a blues musician, and surrounded by music that would influence his own material from an early age. While studying music at Trinity College, Dublin, he began recording demos for Universal Music and sang with the Trinity Orchestra. On releasing his own EP in 2013, the title track "Take Me to Church" went viral on YouTube and by October of the same year had reached the number two spot in the UK charts. Other soon to be popular hits included were "Like Real People Do" and a live version of "Cherry Wine" (released to promote awareness of domestic violence, with sales from downloads go to anti-domestic violence charities). 

A second EP soon followed. From Eden contained the title track, along with "Work Song" and "Arsonist's Lullabye" and led to the singer appearing at a number of festivals and making TV appearances throughout the year. Finally in September 2014, fans were treated to a fully formed album, the self-titled Hozier. An instant chart hit, the lead single "Take Me to Church" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards as the record topped charts around the world. See the still-rising star live when he next tours the UK: buy Hozier tickets now at StubHub UK.

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