Following success of the “Take Me To Church”, Wicklow native Andrew Hozier-Byrne forges ahead with his first release of 2014. Long term YouTube favourite “From Eden” is the title track; leading another 4 song short player.
Already enjoying extensive BBC Radio 1 support from both Zane Lowe and Fearne Cotton; “From Eden” was recorded in Dublin, and was co-produced by Hozier and Rob Kirwan, with Mike Crossey on mix duty
Offering a glimpse of Hozier’s debut album, which he is currently working on for release later this year. Equally thrilling are the gospel influenced “Work Song”, the none-more-black pyromania of “Arsonist’s Lullaby” and the minimalist, spooked blues of “To Be Alone”, which was recorded live at Hozier’s ‘kill-for-a-ticket’ Pepper Canister shows in Dublin last year.
Hozier has also announced a one-off show for Whelan’s in Dublin on Thursday 6 March. Tickets priced at €10.00 including booking fee go on sale today at 10am.
Hozier’s US Tour Dates:
Monday 10th March – The Slipper Room, New York City (sold out)
Wednesday 12th March – Spotify House @ SXSW, Austin, Texas
Friday 14th March – Hype M Hotel @ SXSW, Austin, Texas
Friday 14th March – Communion showcase @ SXSW, Austin, Texas
Monday 17th March – School Night at Bardot, Los Angeles
Wednesday 19th March – Hotel Cafe, Los Angeles (sold out)
He then swings back home via London for a sold out show at The Lexington on Wednesday 26 March.
The “From Eden” E.P will be released on Rubyworks on Friday 28 March.