. Hozier (full name Andrew Hozier-Byrne) just released his instantly popular debut studio album, self-titled “Hozier.”
You may have already heard his hit single “Take Me To Church” from his previous EP, which is a perfect blend of deep soul and dangerous lure that attracts us and pleases our eardrums.
Born in Ireland as the son of a musician, Hozier grew up to study music at Trinity College in Dublin. He later dropped out to record demos with the label Universal Music and became a part of other musical groups.
Hozier then went on to record some of his music in his own attic, and released his breakthrough single on Youtube (“Take Me To Church”) that went viral and is now popular on the radio.
This 24-year old’s album has already hit #14 on the iTunes top album charts, and has “Take Me To Church” sitting at #7 on iTunes top song charts. “Take Me To Church” is brilliantly composed, but it is only one of many.
Other numerous tracks, such as “Angel of Small Death and the Codeine Scene,” “Like Real People Do”, and “From Eden” are more treasures amongst the rest of this singer-songwriter’s debut album.
“I just wanted to make music that I could be proud of, and hoped that I could make music that people would enjoy as much as I have enjoyed music,” said Hozier in an interview with our local LA radio station KROQ.
He went on to talk about how enriching it is to create music he is proud of and that other people appreciate. His rapidly increasing popularity has turned his dream into reality, and his music is now praised amongst thousands of people.
Hozier’s show, scheduled in Los Angeles at the Fonda Theater for this upcoming February, is already sold out.
A unique sound inspired by soothing soul and blues with an indie twist is the perfect music for relaxing in your room, staring up at the stars, or snuggling up with the new gloomy weather headed our way.
So if you’re in the mood to listen to some soulful music filled with feeling, listen to Hozier’s new album and get ready to be enlightened. From an attic in Dublin to the Los Angeles KROQ studio, Hozier’s music legacy is only just beginning.
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