Hozier: 'Unreal Unearth', Spirituality & Songwriting | Apple Music

[@heyya99]

When the pope visited Ireland a few years back Hozier joined a group of people who were protesting against the pope's visit, no fan-fare, just humbly turned up to support them. That's the measure of the man.

[@claunspach]

Amen to your comment! He's a true gentleman and a wonderful soul. A brave, thoughtful, genuine man.

[@pamallinder3287]

He doesn't protest. He's just at peace like we all need to be

[@hoezier6433]

@@pamallinder3287 peaceful protest exists. A good chunk of his music is protesting the powers that be.

[@roseastronautrecords8187]

But this pope is lovely. But sadly there have been centuries of bad guys

[@Brassroses]

​@@roseastronautrecords8187this pope is kinder than most, but he still chooses to uphold the systemic oppression of the Catholic church. Nice is not the same as good, and good isn't always nice. A boot on your face isn't softened by its owner saying a kind word as they crush you.

[@susiecreamcheese2705]

"I'm not bookish" *proceeds to reference three different writers*

[@whatever9554]

"I am not bookish. I am a book."

[@avamhawk]

“it’s like you’ve been traveling the land for centuries” is exactly how hoziers music sounds

[@MrBunzilla]

travelling

[@chimdi]

"I grew up swimming in waters that were made clearer by the work of Sinead O'Connor." "This phantom life sharpens like an image, it sharpens like a knife." So much wisdom and poetry in this interview ❤

[@GabeWilliams]

Glad I read this comment, now I understand that line better

[@atrinae]

If there is anything more beautifully poetic than Hozier's lyrics, it is the man himself.

[@MrMshortall1]

Such a genuinely nice man had the pleasure of meeting him recently and was blown away by his humility, humour and patience, the new album is a masterpiece

[@claunspach]

I absolutely agree. I met Hozier a few weeks back and he was very mindful and present of every moment. He was so kind and it was if he wasn't aware that he was such a huge artist. So down to earth. So well spoken and had such a gentle feel to him. A beautiful presence around him even though I was so nervous to meet him. Lol

[@taratapert8969]

I HAVE to ask, where did you get to meet him?! I haven't seen him do meet and greets in my state 😢

[@MrMshortall1]

@@taratapert8969 I met him at a meet and greet in Dublin this year 🙂

[@marenmiller2188]

masterpiece!!!

[@Master144.]

@@MrMshortall1 how do we find out about meet and greet with Hozier?

[@sandrea26France]

Zane Lowe is the greatest musical artist interviewer. I have been waiting for this interview with Hozier, I am beyond satisfied with the quality of the question and amazed at how cultivated Zane proves himself to be one more time.

[@Analahoe]

I love this interview. I have loved Take me to Church since it came out. This is the first time I’ve taken the opportunity to listen to Hozier speak in an interview. Just wonderful. I’m so impressed with this young man! and I have always enjoyed your interviews Zane. You reach artists in the most beautiful way, no matter who it is. Thank you for these uplifting messages! ❤️❤️❤️

[@edjackson4389]

@@AnalahoeWork Song is my favorite. Some of the most beautiful poetry I've ever heard

[@lowjay93]

I've been on a Hozier interview binge since the new album came out and I really feel that this conversation stands out from the rest. The depth and humility in both of them is magnificent, I could listen for hours...

[@julio1148]

This one is definetly the best one I’ve come accross so far, and even the best interview I’ve listened to in a long time

[@Kitty8791]

I enjoyed a video/interview he did that was Hozier's Favorite Books (for German outlet Hugendubel). Some I've previously read, others I haven't. He's made me add books to my reading/book wishlist.

[@Arwaabdullah159]

Agreed, this interview felt like an actual interesting conversation

[@deborahdaly5850]

Zane Lowe is such a great interviewer. He allows himself to be vulnerable and that in turn allows the artist to.

[@brigidsember1288]

This one and the School of Greatness interview are both so engaging, comfortable, & deeply thought-provoking.

[@lord_of_crabs]

it's such a joy to just watch two intelligent people converse

[@conniebrown3717]

Can we just agree on the gorgeousness of Hozier's hair. 😊

[@rafaelt1960]

For real 😍 they look so fluffy and healthy I can't.

[@melissabanoengarde]

He saved me this summer, ngl. Deep diving into his references, I found a level of intrigue and almost childlike/obsessive curiosity I thought I’d never experience again - or that I could never spark into life again. And this facilitated a ripple effect. I feel like I’m late in getting to know his craft but the timing couldn’t have been more benefic. He’s so intentional. I understand now why he has moved so many. Great interview 💐

[@hayley8293]

Love this comment. There needs to be a course we can take on the poetry of Hozier's song lyrics 😉

[@Kitty8791]

​@@hayley8293There are several universities w/ courses on the songwriting of Taylor Swift, so why not one on Andrew Hozier Byrne?

[@susiecreamcheese2705]

Love this comment!

[@sweetdreamz_jpg]

that’s beautiful, it’s so cool to see the flow-on impact of his work and how everyone responds to it differently

[@RoseEyed]

I'm taking recommendations if you have any!

[@olivercoulthard5468]

God he's so beautifully spoken, I'm enchanted by his use of language

[@rachelwebb9040]

What a beautiful interview. So rich with ideas, so authentic. When he said '"I grew up swimming in waters that were made clearer by the work of Sinead O'Connor" I just cried - what better epitaph could an artist have?

[@luthogumbe]

Funny how everytime I hear Hozier speak whether through general conversation or song, I instantly find something happen within me, I get idea for new poems or I gain new something and my manner of speech changes and try to be better. Grateful, grateful.

[@jannjumonong]

Same experience to me. 😅 Hozier is such a sophisticated case study.

[@alexisware819]

Same. I’m writing a novel with a male singer/songwriter character and he provided so much inspiration in this interview.

[@jasminec6373]

How beautiful it is and lucky we are to live in such a time as this. This felt less like an interview and more like I was watching the most riveting conversation unfold at a dinner party. Exceptional stuff from both, who are so good at what they do.

[@barbaveni724]

i love this comment so much!

[@josephinegood1951]

17:33 my mother was one of these babies. the void in our lives because of this has been massive, we didn’t even know we had any irish lineage until a handful of years ago. but it’s incredible how things come together because now we may be meeting her birth mother for the first time *at a hozier concert* next month?!

[@brandonsever2576]

3 months later, I gotta ask. Did it happen? And did it go well?

[@Elandili4]

If there was one artist who I would love to sit down with and have a extended conversation until the wee hours , it'd be Hozier. His mind must be a wonderous labyrinth to explore

[@melaniebandera-hess1305]

“ Does it feel like its worth making in this moment, does it feel like it needs to be made ? Yes And do I find it beautiful? Yes Then it needs to be made These two questions are the absolute north for me in the making of something ”

[@RebelwheelsNYCShow]

I love when an interview is a sincere conversation

[@worrywirt]

RIP Sinead O'Connor. I'm so glad they talked about her because I have not been able to stop thinking about her since the news. Such an immense loss.

[@Amranth21]

51:52 the way he is talking about the process..... Its sacred to him

[@Lisa-qt4hh]

51:00 love Andrew's explanation of inspiration. It's very relatable as someone who writes. That hopeful feeling when an idea is still "embryonic" sometimes also makes it terrifying to actually take the idea and execute it, to turn it into something concrete. The initial idea/feeling holds so much promise, and you are at risk of losing or of weakening it by developing it.

[@tenree]

This phantom life sharpens like an image sharpens like a knife it’s pretty much how every 20 something feels right now after achieving graduation, and now being faced with life and what we make of it

[@glendakurkimaki5834]

Hands down, best interview I have ever watched/listened to. Two mature, intelligent men having a yap. I watched Zane interview Ed Sheeran a few years ago but this interview was on a whole other level. It was perfect and enlightening in so many ways.

[@CailinRuaAnChead]

Probably helped by the fact that hozier is on a whole other level to Ed Sheeran!

[@garystallings3077]

This is the kind to conversation that we needed for this masterful work. Thank you Hozier for sharing you gift. This album is breathtaking, thoughtful, scary, and honest.❤

[@carlyhamdon1603]

Wow. Amazing interview. At the end, when Andrew is talking about the mourning that comes with creation, the moment that limitless possibility becomes limited by the paltry tools at your disposal… I’ve never heard it put into words before, but… wow. Yup.

[@CarolMilters]

Such an inspiring, beautiful conversation! I had never seen Zane Lowe before and now I want to watch him interviewing every musician I know and love! And Hozier... what an artist. WHAT AN ALBUM!

[@claunspach]

I have listened to Hozier's new album almost every day since it was released and it feels like every time I listen to it I hear something new. I wish I had listened to this interview before I met him last month so I had a better understand of his songs. Zane is probably the best interviewer, I've watched countless videos with so many amazing artists and you can genuinely see how much he loves his job and the people he is talking to.

[@griffinmaxwell789]

Zane is an amazing interviewer. I first came across him when he did an interview with Jack White last year and have been hooked ever since. The recent Dominic Fike one is fantastic.

[@maureenstrasser8166]

This man is so profound, gifted, gorgous.

[@beameupscotty]

"I'm really not bookish" quotes four texts within 3 minutes

[@crystalgriffin4635]

This is more of a conversation then an interview and I’m very much enjoying it.

[@KirtiDohre12]

God bless the internet for this interview!!!

[@mikaylapannell2001]

The end of this interview is the best description of the feeling of creativity I’ve ever heard. I wish I could capture this interview in a vile and wear it close to my heart.

[@hattorihanzo7349]

Hozier's music cradled me through trauma. I can't watch him speak without tears in my eyes. Beautiful.

[@dianaprobst3157]

🫂

[@studiocelestedesign]

Fantastic convo. I only wish (and I know it’s just pure undistilled enthusiasm on Zane’s part), but I wish Andrew could have been given slightly longer moments to finish his thoughts. ;) Felt like there were a few times he had much more to say but got cut off. Nothing but love for this interview tho! ❤

[@K_Alpine]

I totally agree. The interviewer kept cutting him off to give his 2 cents. That was very frustrating

[@valentino1646]

Yeah I realised this about Lowe a while ago. He's still a great interviewer faaarrr better than most I've seen interviewing musicians. But sometimes I think he pushes a lot for connection and relatability as the artist explains their work. It works with a few, but at times it doesn't land and feels like he's imposing an interpretation. Also I think he interrupts a lot probably cos of time constraints and maybe just the nature of a radio segment.

[@orikhure]

OMG THIS!!!!

[@Boomerangpie]

On Sinead; “The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, The more joy it can contain” (The prophet, Khalil Gibran

[@nikajung3398]

God, I could listen to him all day. Fantastic interview!

[@urdelicatepov]

my biggest flex is that i'm from greystones in wicklow- the town over from hozier's hometown 💪💪 and the town in which abstract (psychopomp) is based in

[@iZly]

his hair has never looked so soft and fluffy

[@ny.13]

I absolutely love this. I wish it was longer. Hozier is such an ethereal writter, i just can't get enough

[@mikeluongo537]

Art is a gift, only a few are lucky to have. We must thank Andrew.

[@ravenofthewild]

What a lovely, humble and deeply thoughtful man Hozier is. There is way to much credence given to University education. I saw a statement recently but do not know who said it. Im probably paraphrasing but it's something like, " We go to school to study lessons to then take a test and hopefully learn something, in living our life we are given tests that teach us lessons as we go through the process of living through each test". I enjoy your interviews so very much Zane, thank you both❤

[@csillaszuromi2230]

The feeling of mutual respect and a lot of joy is literally TOUCHABLE throughout this whole conversation. So good to see something like this. Wow. ❤

[@Vegcrafttt]

I am diagnosed level 2 autistic. I have experienced a lot of hardship and life isn't very easy all the time. I was very close to making a big decision to end that pain, but my sweet husband helped me complete a bucketlist item. That was seeing Hozier live. That was the 1st night probably of my entire life that all the noise went away in my head and I felt at home in my body and with my husband there at The Gorge. It was beautiful. The biggest bucketlist item I have now is meeting Hozier and person, getting a hug and handshake, and being able to thank him for his art and hard work. I want to be able to tell him that he saved my life and gave me new perspective. He made me feel confident in sinking myself into art. Made me feel I should do what is right and to breathe life into my husband. I hope I can meet him someday face to face just to thank him for saving my life. I haven't been the same since. It's like I realized that night I am allowed to enjoy things in life. I don't want to leave this world as much anymore.

[@leticiabeatriz8475]

could literally listen to this man for the rest of my life

[@lysergiklich8205]

The way Hozier talked about ideas near the end was brilliant

[@silviagrasso5645]

I need to find a man who has Hozier's self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

[@pamallinder3287]

He gives up a peace that we cant explain

[@fernandatrujillo886]

When I first saw that Zane Lowe had interviewed Hozier, I began looking forward to a great conversation. I thought "Zane always asks the most profound and meaningful questions, and Hozier always gives the most profound and well-thought-out answers". What I wasn't expecting was for Zane to be constantly interrupting Hozier to pitch his own thoughts and opinions extensively. I like that he is quite a well-spoken and intelligent man who can sustain incredibly interesting conversations, but so are his guests, Hozier in particular. I couldn't help but feel frustrated because Hozier wasn't allowed to finish articulating his ideas.

[@zelbernil3790]

I'd rather have a lively enthusiastic convo than the other long form interview he had with that rocker. Yes the other interviewer let him speak extensively but had very little to add or engage Hozier. I felt like the opinions enriched this conversation and made Hozier felt understood and relaxed enough to open up more. The tangents felt like it prompted Hozier to speak on other topics that have not been brought up in his other interviews. I felt like I didn't know what he'll say next compared to other interviews where I could predict what he'll say because the topic has been tread on before. Even same questions are framed differently in this interview, illuminating other aspects and thoughts that Hozier had from the same subject already brought up in other interviews. It is very clear both men enjoyed the convo, I can see Hozier himself become truly excited and eager to explain his ideas and his train of thought ran smoother. It truly felt like two people "setting the world to rights", instead of Hozier feeling guarded and interrogated.

[@sianelson3325]

I was looking for this comment. It’s frustrating how Zane kept interrupting and it felt like he made the interview about himself. Really disappointing interview.

[@K_Alpine]

Totally agree. This is my first time watching this interviewer, and I found him insufferable. Let the interviewee speak!

[@vickipagano9044]

It was a great interview to feel the depth of hozier. I’ve been a fan since 2015 I adore everything about him and it was frustrating he wasn’t able to elaborate more on his responses before Zane chimed in

[@zelbernil3790]

@@vickipagano9044 hmmm, see I think he doesn't really have more to add, because I've noticed that even if Zane interrupts if Hozier had something more to say he actually gets back to it

[@Gray1995.]

I have listened to Hozier's new album for 10+ hours now. It elicits so much feeling in me, I don't even know how to describe what I am feeling at the moment but Hozier is so amazing! Thank you for the art that you created.

[@AthenaIsabella]

YES finally an interview that doesn’t start with figuring out how to say his name lol, it got deep. Love it! Love the new album!

[@CassandraLeong]

I'm a little late to this interview, but I can NEVER get enough of listening to Andrew talk. You can tell that he has a profound understanding of what's around him and effortlessly puts his thoughts together. I hope he never changes and continues to bring peace and happiness to all who listens. Keep being the treasure that you are

[@eldieiiiiii]

as an artist (visual, not musical, but still) myself - this interview, this dialogue - is the most impactful thing i’ve heard in a long, long time. thank you sincerely.

[@beatrizlombardi_]

Immensely inspired by Hozier. I’d never heard creativity being described in such a truthful and accurate way. 50:05 absolutely mesmerized!

[@aeon777.]

Oh I absolutely adore him.. what a beautiful human being

[@Jayveel]

So happy Glendalough got its mention. I’ve gone there every week for years and since I was a kid. There’s something to it. There’s nowhere like it.

[@aloveletgo]

This album is truly brilliant, I could listen to this man talk for hours !!

[@charlenealcorn3945]

Best interview with Hozier I've ever seen.

[@K_Alpine]

This was my first time watching a Hozier interview, and, wow, is he ever intelligent and well spoken. I would have enjoyed the interview more if the host didn’t keep interrupting Hozier to ramble about his own ideas, and instead let Hozier speak more. After all, he was there to interview Hozier, not to showcase all his personal thoughts and feelings.

[@v.polonez5945]

I love Ireland, Irish people, Irish land, Irish accent just everything Irish - I feel like it’s my home but I just can’t live there right now, I go back every year and would love to keep doing that. And this is a brilliant interview just like every interview done by Zane. I actually cannot wait to hear the whole record (which I will do after I finish watching this interview).

[@JoanReidy-d2i]

A true 'enchantment of the heart'

[@Zzzz10101]

I can't find a way to articulate properly my gratitude for this. By far it is my favourite conversion shared by Zane. Hozier put in his music art that I didn't know I needed and now can't live without.

[@andimitchell89]

The whole interview was lovely but I really enjoyed hearing him share about choosing to live close to his family and loved ones. ❤️ He seems in touch with his humanity and genuinely humble.

[@violabologna1284]

20:30 Hozier single handedly, perfectly explaining the experience of college drop out musicians

[@Beez_Churger]

37:27 Hozier being a fellow gear head just made my day

[@Mkriley2006]

I’ve been waiting for this interview. Since this album dropped, it has had a hold of me. It makes me want to be a better songwriter.

[@SoniaOReilly]

i'm always excited when Zane interviews my favorite artists because i know it's gonna be such deep and incredible conversation!! i keep coming back to the one he did with Hayley Williams on her solo project. I just love how intelligent he is.

[@meganroxz18]

This is one of the most insightful and intriguing and intelligent interviews I’ve ever seen. Beautiful

[@SeanFrayne]

Thanks Andrew for sharing a little bit if your process - you're a huge inspiration to me as a musician and artist. Love the new album - "Unknown / Nth" is such a beautiful song and should be heard by more people. Bravo!

[@james-gx5d]

Unknown is also my fav - outstanding song

[@luna-xz7ti]

One of my favorite interviews ever. Such wordsmiths

[@CatBuds]

What a beautiful, deep and intelligent man.

[@user-er6gk1wi8y]

the mourning and sorrow in creation is such an interesting observation that hits close to home for me. when things cant be everything it HURTS. great interview!!

[@mikennagreenough9518]

I would totally listen to a Hozier podcast. I loved this conversation and the constant mind-blowing statements that really ignited thought, so much fun

[@zelbernil3790]

He had one talking to activists & musician activists. Episodes with Mavis Staples, Annie Lennox, Bono, Ifrah Ahmed (activist against female genital mutilation), the Irish president, etc.

[@zelbernil3790]

It's called the Cried Power Podcast, it was just one season 8 episodes I think

[@daniellec3917]

I could listen to hozier speak for hours

[@mikeluongo537]

He could sing the phone book and I would listen to this Man. H. is other worldly.

[@annacobb1140]

Part of me is sad this interview ever ended. Fascinating and insightful. ❤

[@nirish25]

For the uninformed , when he mentioned a whelans he's taking about thewhelans venue in Dublin. Basically a music venue with maybe 150 capacity

[@GraceRay-b9m]

andrew has got heart and intellect. what more can you ask for in a man?

[@naomm8832]

love this conversation and all the themes it touches ! it felt like the hour-long conversations me and my friends have about everything and zane and hozier riff off each other so nicely. also hozier saying he`s *not* an avid reader but throwing in references and lines from books and poems all the time - i wish i had the mind of the man

[@bon3999]

this is the most rich, quality conversation i've ever heard

[@shafia_]

when i saw the words "hozier interview with zane lowe" i gasped and RAN HERE !! thank you Zane for interviewing him so well like you always do!!

[@quinnceilly8613]

Wow. What a fantastic interview, and a very broad array of topics covered throughout it. I am just so intrigued by Hozier's mind. Can I do a case study on this man, because the way he thinks, formulates and expresses ideas, and connects these ideas from so many different places really is captivating.

[@mihaelakavcic8115]

okay, i heard so much about Hozier up to now on tumblr and I finally decided to check his art out. Listened to a few songs, and got here cause I workship Z.L. because he's a genious and fellow youngblood basically. Hozier's music isn't exactly what I usually listen to, but gosh. His lyrics have just captivated my spirit and being halfway into this interview I can only say I already chose I'm gonna become this adorable man's fan. I'm suddely so grateful, curious and just genuinely happy, exited & inspired to have all this wonderful content to catch up on. A little overwhelmed, but definitely in a good way!💖

[@sandrareginadasilva4423]

Absolutely special new album , songs are poems. Thank you Andrew , you are special person , brillant and simple love this. Great interview

[@Emily-tb1ud]

i remember the moment I heard TMTC for the first time. so vividly. it's a moment I'll never forget and i knew there was something special about Hozier.

[@KatieeeBug03]

On that last bit of conversation - I know that our feelings and the concepts that we grapple with can’t really be explored any more in a 10 minute song compared to a 4 minute song, but god do I love a long meandering piece. Even if it will never manage to capture the full range of the human experience 😅 the beauty of it all is that even if one song “misses” something, I think we can all manage to spin meaning from another to fulfill that. It’s important to push out things that are meaningful because they all add to the collective. I love music so much. Anyway here’s wonderwall.

[@TheTryna99]

Wow what an interview! So many take aways. I often had to pause and ponder for a moment or rewind to hear something profound again. Zane, it would be so incredible to interview SYML, I think he is such a profound writer, who's tapped into his raw feeling and he seems to explore spirituality. His newest album has blown me away an absolute masterpiece. Just as Hoziers work

[@shasoorya]

As brilliant as this was, I wish he hadn't kept interrupting Andrew mid sentence.

[@mitchellstirzaker4694]

A modern mystic poet

[@melissa.deklerk]

I adore his new album and was quietly hoping for a Zane Lowe interview. Thrilled! Want to sit down with a cup of tea and listen to them talk. Love Hozier's music and artistry and thoughtfulness so much 🥰 Thank you so sincerely for this interview

[@anumkhalid8370]

what a privilege it is to be able to experience such beautiful conversations in life

[@marinamerino1822]

Best interview of an artist I have ever watched. Inspired me in many levels. Congratulations to both 💗

[@Amranth21]

Interviewer is good. He knows what he is asking and his question seems deeper.

[@mikeluongo537]

It is a collection of masterpieces. I love this Man, His music gets you thinking, and gasping for air at the same time. His music is a gift from Him. We owe Andrew for such meaningful piece of work. His blood runs through my veins

[@LighthouseJaye]

Definitely a nice surprise. Incredible interview, loved the literary references and how he's used them to inform and ground his perspective

[@madisonc489]

I think this album paired with Lana Del Rey's Tunnel album is super healing and enlightening. Lots of tears!

[@MarmaladePeaches]

When he spoke about creation, the conception of his ideas, it's a familiar feeling to me. How he described it was how I feel, but never actually thought of the sorrow that comes along with it. I never realized that it could be likened to sorrow, it might just be my own feelings of lacking in a way, as if im not at a point where I could do it great justice but I will try either way.

[@CassandraSchorn]

So refreshing to listen to a layered and thoughtful conversation. So much of the nuance and beauty of life itself touched on here. ❤️

[@emilybronk575]

I can listen to Hozier talk for hours and never be bored! He is so intelligent emotionally, spiritually, musically, etc. I just want to sit down with him and pick his brain

[@TheRockinGinger]

I needed this! Andy looks so gingery here 🤩

[@pigglesby]

Andrew, you’re such an old soul, and your music is poetry. Thank you for sharing your gift with us. It is an honor to listen to your gift. Looking forward to seeing you on Oklahoma next month😊