Hozier: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Andrew HozierByrne 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 24yearold 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 singerguitarist 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