Hozier: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Andrew Hozier-Byrne's voice is so rich, so vital and so soulful, I'm certain I'll follow his music for a long time to come. The 24-year-old Irishman, who performs under the name Hozier, opens this set with the brilliant and instantly grabby song "Take Me to Church," about passion, sex and religion.
Hozier's music is based in the blues, and you'll hear the singer-guitarist's love for Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker during the second song he performs here. His band - piano, guitar, percussion - steps aside for the swampy "To Be Alone," in which the blues provide a starting place for his high, yearning vocals and deep questioning. Hozier has just two EPs out, and both have me yearning to hear more. --BOB BOILEN
Set List
"Take Me To Church"
"To Be Alone"
"Cherry Wine"
Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen, Denise DeBelius; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Denise DeBelius, Olivia Merrion; Production Assistant: Alex Schelldorf; photo by Alex Schelldorf/NPR

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[@LukeHutchings-x7d]

I just found his Spotify live from 2014… it is incredible

[@taylorroy3018]

Yuudyldpggofofu

[@annahaus1122]

Hozier could sing the Terms and Conditions Policy and he’d still be my favorite

[@isabellahoy-nielsen1614]

LITERALLY

[@jenniferpatterson4964]

Anna Haus PREACH, MAMA! Yassss!

[@reuniteireland]

A lot more people would know what was in them if he did sing them.

[@hollybauer739]

👌🙌👌🙌

[@irene-marivanderwalt9731]

This is the best thing I've ever heard

[@wildelio]

it’s such a shame that most people only know him for one song when his entire discography is amazing

[@bitesbitz]

All of his songs are just... ❤️ Especially how he write his songs

[@wildelio]

@@RyanTheCreator yeah i’m just saying that all his songs deserve the love that take me to church has gotten

[@campbellking25]

@@wildelio yeah take me to church is good don’t get me wrong but like someone new?? Jackie and Wilson?? They deserve more hype

[@wildelio]

@@campbellking25 I LOVE THOSE YES

[@myratalipasan2748]

exactly!!! his 2 albums are both a no skip album

[@e-linamarie]

ok but can we talk abt how good he is at taking rlly dark shit and making it sound gorgeous and romantic, like cherry wine does that lyrically and stylistically. he’s singing as someone who is in an abusive relationship but still sees it as a romantic and soft love, and this song is rlly dark but the actual delivery of it is so gentle and romantic (and it’s called ‘cherry wine’ for gods sake, it has such a Soft title)

[@imaynotknow]

Elina Marie i never could really make out the words he was saying in the studio version but now that i heard it here I'm blown away

[@marcoguanellanavarre315]

i think qhen he's not tenderly singing, he kills people like dexter LOL

[@davidleung1496]

He's 6'5" and makes that strat look like a toy. Jesus.

[@estella.d]

@@davidleung1496 6’6 actually

[@Bluegary]

I've had a look into Cherry Wine but I can't seem to find the significance you are inferring. Could you elaborate?

[@elmerfoley829]

cherry wine is one of the greatest songs ever written.

[@guilhermebruckmann24]

AGREE!

[@DanielIsaacs]

This song is about domestic abuse, right? The woman beats the the protagonist, producing the blood reminiscent of cherry wine. Am I interpreting that correctly?

[@Aaennon]

Daniel Isaacs you're absolutely right

[@elizabethwright9373]

Daniel Isaacs there is no such thing as an incorrect interpretation

[@gerardocharles5850]

It ain't about unicorn farts, I can tell you that

[@AmyGnzlz1]

His songwriting is a direct result of his affinity for complex literature. Not only a pure musical talent but incredibly intelligent as well. Love him

[@giovannyandrescortesrodrig2846]

He is a brainmonster!!

[@Fr0zenP3nguin]

this is the perfect discription!

[@gregoryjones4986]

enlighten me on complex literature, please... for giggles and grins...

[@CoffeeAddictEvan]

​@@gregoryjones4986his latest album was heavily inspired by Dante's Inferno

[@Changelingheart]

Best understanding of who he is and how he puts it to song.❤

[@millemnl]

Invite him again so he can sing songs from Wasteland, Baby! album.

[@lpoe1996]

This needs to happen like right now

[@tuckerward611]

Or after this summer so he can play the songs off his upcoming album

[@aeri_taylors-version]

@Seeng Joala so bog boi said he’s going to release something in the summer. no idea when tho.

[@millemnl]

Up! Invite him again so he can sing songs from Unreal Unearth album.

[@jessicawhite7911]

​@@millemnl I would rewatch that video a million times if they did invite him again lol

[@surfnyolly]

He makes me question my life. Wtf am I doing sitting behind a desk, replying to emails, working late and being miserable. His voice lights something inside of me.

[@jimgregg9542]

surfnyolly he has taking the talents God gifted him and put them on public display. It’s your turn to do the same, you are gifted and highly blessed in so many ways. Let it ride.

[@surfnyolly]

Jim Gregg Thank you for this message. It reminded me of that stressful place I was in two months ago. I was laid off last week, and I have two prospects I’m interviewing for. The universe rescued me...it’s so relieving.

[@Gazarhya]

Then go and follow that light.

[@nathanielringdahl]

He injects life back into us living dead with that beautiful music and such thoughtful lyrics

[@georgia-leahsimpson2359]

I hope you are doing well!!!

[@akadouggie]

his high notes in "to be alone" god damn, son.

[@idkaybictd1]

literally did a double take

[@willrogers5315]

he seems to have complete control of his voice and a natural guitarist.

[@ishthefish9006]

@@willrogers5315 how can someone be a natural guitarist??lol it take lots of practice. Hendrix practiced hours a day.

[@jessieshores4865]

@@ishthefish9006 Having played and taught for years, easy. You can, like with most talents, have a natural talent for guitar.

[@mariacamilarestrepoceron4206]

Can I like a comment multiple times?

[@JenWasHeree]

please please PLEASE have him back, he has made SUCH incredible music since this & is a much more confident performer 🥺🥺

[@TKQPrairieLoft]

He has also just grown phenomenally with his voice

[@DhruvUmesh2212]

Wow, he actually sounds like he does in the recording. That's rare.

[@jenniferpatterson4964]

Dhruv U there are a few who sound as good or BETTER than their studio recordings: 1. Dermot Kennedy 2. Amber Run 3. Nothing But Thieves 4. Adele Check those first three out...you will not be disappointed! 😉

[@mikemiller5637]

It wasn’t always rare.

[@lizzywilfahrt3772]

...and sweet

[@anujith]

@@jenniferpatterson4964 Adele is simply great.

[@Lunabandit]

Live he’s even better. Best concert I’ve ever gone too, you can literally feel the emotion, was brought to tears multiple times! If you ever get the chance to see him please do you won’t regret it!

[@CD-Ron212]

6:44 this can go so terribly wrong, but he naild it

[@emelianemone777]

fuck yes.

[@marioflores5176]

lolol forealll

[@alexanderlipan948]

nothing wrong with the blues! ;)

[@MichaelSchultzMedia]

Agreed.

[@michelleyanez357]

Ron i

[@sacreddatura1399]

I didn’t notice till halfway through this video that he was up there alone. It’s incredible that his guitar playing is so full that you don’t even realize that it JUST him playing.

[@maureenbrannon3154]

Seriously he's playing two instruments on one. Crazy good!

[@lbLevii]

He wasn't for Church, but yeah

[@colleenewence6319]

What do you mean? Theres 1 playing piano & 1 on cello

[@rbae]

​@@colleenewence6319you didn't even watch past one third of the video if you're saying this

[@candacecrocker2029]

I think his band here were perfectly complimenting his unique, music. & hozier's he is just amazing...👍💫❤✌️

[@Changstax]

0:01 Take Me to Church 4:36 To be Alone 10:27 Cherry Wine

[@VoodooMami]

Doing G-d's work.

[@vernon5560]

almosthome1986 was just about to comment that lol

[@jessxbabyy4286]

Johnny Chang 3 of my favorite songs

[@GreenMMs100]

Aren't we lucky to be alive when hozier is here on earth giving back to us mortals. How blessed we are

[@13nwaffles]

Hozier: *starts to play hauntingly beautiful song - * KZbin: "COME GET 2 FOR 5 AT WENDYS FOR A LIMITED TIME!!!!*

[@jenniferpatterson4964]

Nathan LaGue right? The ad timing is atrocious!

[@jadael.w4045]

“NEW COLGATE OPTIC WHITE REMOVAL”

[@Potentialaj]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jadael.w4045]

garak ward how can you on a phone

[@seanmatthewking]

I do want them 2 for 5s tho. 2 what? I don’t know, but I want it! I want 2 of them!!! For 5! 2 for 5!!! At Wendy’s!!! Gimmmme!

[@juancarlogonzales8442]

He reminds me of a male Florence Welch. They should write or sing a song together. If they did, i'd probably ascend to heaven.

[@myralee1760]

I'd probably die and then revive to listen to it again

[@bfrazell]

Amen

[@ivyquainoo2899]

Okay, now I'm mad cause I need it to happen NOW.

[@gabilll]

FUCK YEAH!!!

[@haileypatin2514]

florence and hozier are both amazingly talented people and/or ancient deities who have recently risen from a long sleep

[@iCantMakeMovies]

I also love that as soon as someone says, "nice band," he says, "yeah, they're great." Then he proceeds to play a song, alone, called, "To Be Alone."

[@NoellePerritt11]

His vocal range is CRAZY. I always freak out when I hear him live cuz I can't believe he can jump from low to high like that so easily.

[@RamblinAround]

The audio on this is amazing... sounds incredible.

[@CascadingElephantsmusic]

yeah he's great live

[@Jay-fq8uz]

yea sounds better then on the radio and iphone more soul

[@seppstarthebest]

were you new to npr's tiny desk concerts? ...i've listened to countless ones and almost got used to their amazing sound ;) these guys work is absolutely priceless!

[@TheMetallerik]

@seppstarthebest they are one of the best on this tiny planet. It is hard to listen to the originals from artists hosted at tiny desk concerts. :)

[@esp1344]

It's so weird to hear take me to church without the enormous plate reverb but the plunky piano and the quiet chorus of oohs in the background almost has the same effect. The artists that do tiny desks have so many different ways of translating their sound to the stripped down setup and we can always rely on the tech staff to make sure we can tell exactly what they're trying to do, that's what makes tiny desk solid gold.

[@emilierapportmunro7595]

His hands are mesmerising.

[@hatkins02]

He has such a quiet confidence. Well deserved. Incredible artist

[@kanta3353]

Alright first of all Hozier is the one but can we all just take a second to realize how bomb his eyebrows are?

[@AllFormsElectronic]

+Kanthalina Andreus As a dude, I wish other guys would understand that getting your eye brows done is actually awesome. Women notice. :)

[@kanta3353]

+Dylan stanford Yeah. I certainly notice. I won't automatically judge a guy just based on that but it is nice to see a guy who grooms himself well and is concerned about his appearance. As much as we tell ourselves it's what's on the inside that matters, outside appearances do factor a lot in judgements that we make about ourselves and each other. But yeah, he has nice eyebrows.

[@supermamgu3948]

your listening to a great song, with a great sentiment behind it, sung soulfully by a fantastic singer, and you talking eyebrows!!!!! Save me, someone please!!!!!!

[@elizabethcongo7815]

gotta find out where he gets them threaded 👌on point

[@kanta3353]

+Elizabeth Abate IKR?!?!?

[@ninabeebe3498]

I like how he's singing about society's rape culture and domestic abuse issues as his own choice of music to play at NPR. Well done sir. Your voice is always poetry in motion.

[@harmonizewithme]

His thumb has its own heartbeat

[@fmar105]

Cherry Wine has such a beautiful resonance to it.

[@cgduude]

Especially for being in such a consistently dead soundscape. He's a god

[@billybannanaman]

Plesee give the mahogany sessions version a go! Its absolutely godly

[@TheWorstWolf]

It's so interesting to me, the contrast between his bold and amazing vocals and his quiet and laid back speaking voice. I love it!

[@claytonmoore3869]

He's like the Male version of florence Welch

[@sofiaspanou776]

His guitar skills called me untalented in 25 different languages

[@lmfs4032]

I mean there’s really nothing special. Look at Keith Urban if you really want to feel like a failure 😂😂 even better, Keith Urban with John Mayer Don’t Let Me Down live

[@ethanmaldonado6574]

@ok zoomer I’m sorry but anyone who can play guitar can play guitar and sing lol

[@ethanmaldonado6574]

@ok zoomer I guess im the kind of special who knows that once you have the muscle memory you can pretty much do anything while playing lol

[@BenjaminMorrenMusic]

@@ethanmaldonado6574 I've been playing for years and when it comes to playing technically demanding chords and complex rhythms and singing on top of it.... that's still hard for me. If you're strumming boom chicka boom I IV V, then I'll accept your point lol

[@zahidcid455]

Same bro

[@stevetrivago]

Damn.. I shouldn’t have watched this in an emotional mood.. I lost my son in a car accident last July.. his birthday is May 10.. I find peace in this music.. thank you NPR - tiny desk concerts are a huge part of my healing ✊🏼🙏🏼👏🏼 Edit 🎬 this band is a godsend

[@lucyk8935]

Steve Kutz I'm so sorry for your loss Mr. Kutz. I hope music continues to help you heal 💜

[@beesokay]

My birthday is also may 10th. I'll think of him and you then and hold you in the light

[@belovedwoman3398]

My sincere and deepest sympathy about the loss of your child. I just can't and do not want to imagine your grief. I pray you continue to find healing in music. 🙏

[@kiaraelonne8344]

Love to you and hope your strength returns and healing is deeper than the hurt one day

[@christinechan6162]

Much love to you and your family ❤️ I hope u are healing. x

[@rj7790]

How can you not love this man? His voice is chilling

[@Atrasimi0226]

Hozier is one of the few artists whose live performances I prefer over his recorded tracks. Both are good but sometimes hearing the power he puts into the lines he sings illuminates what he says differently

[@luvdylanstar]

Ys

[@eponai]

i was "meh" on his last album. then i saw him live. egads!

[@EdgeCrush10]

I can only look forward to a live performance!

[@Karrolicious]

I absolutely love these kinds of performances where it's all about the music

[@oliverheartt]

theKS totally, i imagine that the audience had their phones away, not interested in videoing it for instagram or fb likes. Just appreciating the performance.

[@wish-maker]

Im so happy he was raised on rhythm and blues, his music strikes a chord in the soul that hits different every time.

[@S.B.A.N.05]

10 YEARS AGO??? where does time go omg

[@tpadgett2]

this dude's vocal dexterity and ability to land on whatever note in whatever key he wants is remarkable. this flawless live vocal display just cements that for me.

[@kevinpenfold1116]

5 years later and this album is still perfection.

[@joachimb5721]

9 years and, well, the album is starting to deteriorate.

[@kevinpenfold1116]

@@joachimb5721 any reason in particular you think that? Not being confrontational, genuinely curious :)

[@joachimb5721]

@@kevinpenfold1116 Nah, I wasn't serious. I was reading your comment thinking: Why would the album be less good after 5 years? So that's where my comment comes from ;)

[@kevinpenfold1116]

@@joachimb5721 haha, gotcha. Just listening to Cherry Wine today and thinking “God this is such a well written song!”

[@Emma-ut5kr]

Coronavirus laddies watching in 2020 so we can appreciate this all over again

[@rasgurl112]

yup

[@katelynhutchinson6726]

Read your comment, giggled... Then realized it was 7 months old. My face never dropped faster.

[@misatossnail1065]

@@katelynhutchinson6726 it doesn’t feel like it’s been that long at all

[@mrobinson1255]

i was about to say yeah but its 2021 now

[@AdaSoto]

@@mrobinson1255 Tomorrow is inauguration day 2021 just to put a historical point on it.

[@thatzizname5150]

Props to him. The main riff on To Be Alone is pretty difficult to play while singing at the same time.

[@emeliewilliams1302]

THOSE HIGH NOTES HIT ME LIKE A TRUCK HOLY SHIT DUDE TALENT PERSONIFIED

[@sophiad548]

PREACH IT!!!! I AM ABSOLUTELY SWOONING

[@LargieBoy]

His voice is absolutely outrageous

[@josiedickson6959]

I have justdiscovered this man ... what a voice ,presence, ..

[@moemoe12321]

The way he uses the sustained “pedal tone” in To Be Alone and Cherry Wine drives my very soul. Something about the repetition gives the songs their own heartbeats and dissonant character. Never fails to get me a bit emotional. Such goosebumps

[@leadedbison1997]

Hozier looks the type to write Hozier type of music

[@katesuperczynski5620]

Omg when he sang the ooo's in to be alone my jaw literally dropped- he's amazing

[@emceehamma3693]

I love hearing the hints of Irish folk in some of his tunes

[@iagreetoyourterms2852]

A lot more to be loved about the whole of his music. The haunting banshee like wails of the backup singers and musicians, the ring out of the distortion on songs like " A Week" and "Like real people do". I'm glad , very very glad, he's proving to a lot of people that he is not and never was a one trick pony. I hope he keeps sharing with us. The world is a much finer place with his music.

[@Ella-hg4cq]

I Agree to Your Terms well said

[@atheer817]

Dude. Autotune uses Hozier.

[@mikhailalekperov5139]

yep rly

[@anshikachadha4108]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@jacobransom5000]

Are you sexdaily?

[@jacobransom5000]

Are you sexdaily?

[@MagdaySami]

Autotune? ._.

[@rachellllhines]

This may sound weird but he has beautiful hands...

[@jimbo5369]

***** yes it does sound weird :)

[@MissNatalonga]

***** I agree Rachel, very feminine, piano-playing hands. Beautiful indeed.

[@MortalVildhjart]

***** They sound good to me.

[@hoakhaibattan949]

Thanks god, I'm not the only one obsessed for his hand

[@camilleleger9910]

OMG he does have nice hands

[@samatiesse]

I saw Hozier live in Paris a couple of years ago and it was one of the absolute best concert of my life. There's something so thick, tangible about his music. You can actually feel it around you, through you. Beautiful.

[@gabrielesparza4817]

It has been 10 years since he performed a tiny desk. Hopefully he decides to do another one in the future!!!

[@mcelroynat]

My kind of music. Chill, powerful, passionate, and soulful.

[@giorgio1943]

Evan McElroy ever listen to Tiger Lou band ?

[@violet5114]

He just release his new album Wasteland Baby! I hope NPR invites him again to sing his new songs.

[@vgadgetsmx]

After 6 years this is still one of my favorite episodes of Tiny Desk Concert and Cherry Wine one of my favorite songs ever 💛

[@MySillySongs]

reading the other comments, I wonder about why people are so negative. This is an attractive man with an amazing amount of talent. personally i like the long hair, and I am very fond of the Irish accent. On top of all that, he is an amazing poet. So let's celebrate that. Why do people have to be so negative about admiration shown to others? For gosh sake can't we just celebrate the human condition? And admire the heck out of extraordinary talent as this man has?

[@ysf-psfx]

People insist on putting down others when they are unhappy with their own achievements, or worse, look at someone and see an "other," someone or something they don't understand and fear.

[@acestorms5256]

putting people on pedestals isn't for everyone. The more people are content with their life, the easier it is for them to acknowledge and accept someones talent. But why does everyone always have to like the same thing as everyone else? Why can't you accept that there's different people from different walks of life.Digustibus non est disputandum.I like his music and appreciate his public appearances, not that it matters.

[@BEG_Bueno]

absolutely love this guy and he is very handsome im a man and can comfortably say that plus he's irish aswell!

[@moelazer]

I literally haven't found any negative comment scrolling this far now, guess your comment worked well here ^_^

[@Bellamarcella1212]

Valerie Fadok and how can he be even hotter with the glasses?

[@taylorparker8191]

zero mistakes, all the feelings, my god this guy is insane.

[@lihuelmusetti8084]

he is so cute omg. Like when he´s singing he has the most powerful voice to have ever existed and then when he has to talk he´s just like the lowercasest talker anyone can be.

[@sweetiepr1027]

Him live here sounds so close to the actual recorded version. That is so rare

[@Lolly-ms3pz]

his cherry wine was actually recorded live on a rooftop at sunrise 🥰

[@crownedcrow8746]

hozier has so much control over his voice and just such amazing talent, he’s underrated.

[@brettdusek]

I kinda want to hear him remake some Doors songs. I don't know why, but I think he'd kill it.

[@louitron703]

Brett Dusek I second this.

[@amandafeliciano542]

I have been saying for ever he reminds me of Jim Morrison lmao guess I'm not the only one, that's awesome. :)

[@pgroove163]

+Brett Dusek ya, he would kill it...to death...he sucks

[@motorcitymangababe]

Omg yes. Didnt know i needed this until now

[@marinastarshine6022]

He actually gets a lot of inspiration from the doors! Or so I've read lol

[@Pinnfeathers]

He’s FINALLY getting the accolades and attention he deserves!!! Too Sweet - #1, Baby!

[@Angel-rz3cq]

Take Me To Church ~ 0:00 To Be Alone ~ 4:33 Cherry Wine ~ 10:28

[@Jojibri]

Thanks

[@riddhimanna8437]

Thank you!

[@sleepy9082]

Thank you!! 😊 🙏

[@MichaelUrbanReed]

What an old soul. Pours out through his voice and songwriting. Sounds like he has listened to some excellent debates and done his own research.. Refreshing.

[@nitrobike123]

His talent is unreal. He's one of the few artists that sounds better live and in person.

[@meowmew444]

His personality is so sweet. And he’s got an incredible voice, along with those gorgeous lyrics. Amazing talent.

[@lilcongoleseting8507]

his raw voice is so amazing like he just naturally and seemlessly outdoes his studio voice

[@halfrance7184]

the fact that I have heard the song Cherry Wine for years and JUST NOW learned it's about an abusive relationship...the guitar is so hypnotic and soothing and the lyrics are so gentle that the more sinister meaning really just flew over my head. Well anyway it's a beautiful (but sad) song, and Hozier is extremely talented!

[@nattyrudd3279]

HE NEEDS TO SING UNEARTHED ON HERE. INVITE HIM BACK NPR

[@xersisdarian]

exactly!

[@irene-marivanderwalt9731]

Dear heaven, you don't realise how he's grown and matured since Take Me To Church released and I miss this younger version of him but I also love who he is now and I'm so torn

[@MeghanF93]

Iréne-Mari van der Walt I saw him twice last year and I think he’s grown a lot in terms of confidence on stage. He also interacted a lot with the audience at both shows which was cool

[@filip9805]

The coolest thing with Hozier is that he wrote the whole album all by himself. Except 'Someone New' wish he wrote with one other person.

[@millipedetheband9551]

just like almost every musicians ...

[@alfredannable7927]

many artists that get high up in the charts don't write their own songs, so it is quite cool to be fair

[@aaliyahserafina9366]

Indeed, real cool

[@Brandon75689]

Because that album made him get to the charts. now I doubt his new songs will be written by him.

[@billiey36]

Why wouldn't he keep writing his own music? That's what he's spent the last couple of years doing actually.

[@indieglowflowerchild]

His voice literally brought tears to my eyes, every aspect of this performance is bloody brilliant.

[@kmjdlc]

6:44 if i ever burst my eardrums i want it to be done by this portion of this tiny desk concert. it will be the happiest moment of my life.

[@williamdowd1024]

Imagine - Adele and this guy in a duet. It would be - simply put - sublime.

[@rubyreliford]

The fact that he is alone when he sings "To be Alone" makes me love this song all over again. It feels good to be alone with Hozier!!!

[@ourbloodyrevolution]

Bono, Damien Rice and Hozier ; Ireland has some of the most brilliant songwriters in the world.

[@Georgeifyable]

go home Django, you're dead

[@lilman24productions]

Autistic Crybaby Jesus dude, spoilers.

[@guitaroable]

Autistic Crybaby Really , he's dead like Wes, Grant , George, Marvin , Bach , Mozart , ? Yes but their music lives on !

[@thegodieinafire]

Lol I agree with everything except bono.

[@mannywilde]

and Van Morrison of course.

[@nyag1764]

Oh Lord what a beautiful voice.

[@SL-ow5ty]

6:45 his vocal range never fails to impress me

[@Andy_JK0]

Amazing!!! I really wish he had done 'From Eden', definitely my favourite.

[@johnking-qk3qm]

jesus his live performance is better than studio imo thats crazy...

[@brujita_flora5527]

His voice is so clear and pure, love listening to him sing

[@ErnestoCore]

I have to be honest, until this moment only heard "Take to church" but OMG, the others songs! Much much better, íntimate and honest. What an amazing artist.

[@gracevrogerson]

right!? Take Me To Church is FANTASTIC and great for pulling new people in (because of it's popularity), but his other stuff is truly incredible. I'm so excited that you get to discover all of his other songs now!

[@av8213]

This performance just slapped me in the face and told me to finally start following Hozier. Where do I start getting into his music/content?

[@gracewsho]

lie down in a pond close your eyes and listen to both albums with headphones

[@ananyamurari8603]

Spotify

[@XSemperIdem5]

I discovered his music and some other underrated great artists through The Originals. The person in charge of choosing the music for that show always managed to find such quality artists.

[@brujita_flora5527]

I started freaking out seeing him sing the high notes in To Be Alone, he's just so talented!

[@jared8002]

HE STARTED GOING ALL OPERA AND I LITERALLY LIKE HAD A MINI STROKE FROM SHOCK

[@zyanyarojas8853]

One of my favorite artists ever. Extremely talented, his music is such a gift and moving to listen to, his voice hugs my soul.

[@AlejandroKet]

I haven't listened to Hozier any more than this concert. But it's enough. It feels every inch of my brain, heart and soul. So powerful, so beautiful, intense and soft. Thank you NPR. You do good.

[@haileymorgan8734]

he recently released a new album i highly recommend it

[@tristinmoo2414]

Really don’t appreciate the ads in the middle of the songs; completely throws off the vibe.

[@jhonrydc110]

AdBlocker!

[@golnoushabdoli7558]

who's here watching this again after 6 years

[@ОринэБеловушвили]

me 👉👈

[@dhatootoot7605]

me-

[@carolyndemaio9075]

me!

[@Tony_monta]

Me

[@buddyboi7007]

Ahaha, late gang

[@loup2226]

Dudes eyebrow game strong

[@nprmusic]

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[@mayray34]

Dang, his falsetto is magical! What an amazing young artist.

[@johnmccormack2046]

Im so proud of this amazing Irish talent. The humble, sincere and beautiful nature of this human is a great refection of Irish people. Thank you hozier. To be Alone touched my soul.

[@robcrossland5425]

one of the greatest male vocalists ever period

[@mike0rr]

Artists of this quality are what keep me clicking NPR links to music I've never heard. Never know when you will stumble upon a gem and this guy is a diamond. I feel this one in my soul!

[@bicooo1]

Thought he couldn't get any cuter but then I saw him with those glasses..

[@mollieraye1174]

Same

[@mtanismanuela5983]

Fell in love. Need to find his clone now.

[@Yadeehoo]

+bicooo1 Gosh, I see you everywhere these days :D

[@bicooo1]

***** haha cool, where else did you see me? :)

[@Yadeehoo]

bicooo1 Like pretty much every video I watch the past few months since the one where Jimmy Fallon failed to date Nicole Kidman

[@Ramezml]

This was 10 years ago?? Come on you have to invite him again he's done so much more lately!!

[@holyheck8631]

hozier really makes me feel. that’s it.

[@jaybirdBaby16]

setting a record for how many times a person has ever viewed a single video the most times in succession.

[@marekcahel2995]

2024 AND STILL FIRE!

[@braedenhunter6501]

This man's range is a feat for mankind.

[@Spencer-x9h]

when he sang cherry wine i could feel my soul lift out of my body