Hozier

Hozier is an Irish singer-songwriter from County Wicklow whose music fuses blues, soul, gospel and folk-rock into a distinctive, atmospheric sound built around his rich baritone voice. He first drew wide attention with «Take Me to Church», a song addressing organized religion and homophobia that became an international hit and introduced him as an artist unafraid of weighty, literary themes. Before his solo career he spent years touring as part of the Irish choral ensemble Anuna, an experience that shaped his interest in harmony and vocal texture.

Across albums such as his self-titled debut, Wasteland, Baby! and Unreal Unearth, Hozier has developed a body of work rich in literary and mythological allusion, drawing on poetry, folklore and even Dante for inspiration. Songs like «Cherry Wine», «From Eden» and «Someone New» showcase his range, from stripped-back acoustic balladry to full band arrangements steeped in gospel-tinged backing vocals.

His 2024 single «Too Sweet» brought him renewed mainstream attention, topping charts and introducing his sound to new audiences. Hozier has built a reputation as a socially conscious artist, frequently addressing themes of love, faith, injustice and nature, and he remains one of Ireland's most distinctive contemporary voices in rock and soul music.