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Hozier

AKA: Andrew John Hozier-Byrne, Andrew Hozier-Byrne

Andrew Hozier-Byrne (Born March 17, 1990), known professionally as Hozier, is an Irish singer and songwriter known best for his critically acclaimed hit song, “Take Me To Church” and his 2024 track “Too Sweet”.

The son of a blues musician, Hozier’s unique sound is a blend of blues, gospel, and soul. From 2009 to 2012, he toured the world with Anuna, an Irish choral group.

His first EP, Take Me To Church, was released in 2013, followed by From Eden in 2014. His full-length debut album Hozier, was released later that year on September 19th. The song, “Take Me to Church” peaked at number 2 on the U.S. Billboard charts and was followed by a successful international tour.

In 2019, Hozier released his second EP, Nina Cried Power with his second second studio album Wasteland, Baby! being released later in on that year on September 9th.

After a three-year hiatus, Hozier released a brand new single “Swan Upon Leda” in 2022, followed by his fourth EP Eat Your Young, a precursor to his third studio album Unreal Unearth released on August 18, 2023. His fifth EP, Unheard, based on the same Inferno concept was released on March 22, 2024.

On March 1, 2024, during the anniversary of his sophomore studio album Wasteland, Baby!, Hozier announced the release of the album’s deluxe edition on April 19, 2024, and dropped an acoustic version of his track “Be.”

As part of the Unreal Unearth era, Hozier released his sixth EP, Unaired on August 16, 2024, two days before the 1-year anniversary of his third studio album.