Hozier Hits #2

Hozier’s Self-Titled Debut Album Debuts At # 2 On Billboard 200

Second Highest Charting Debut Album for New Artist In 2014
2014 Tour Sold Out; 2015 Dates Nearly All Sold Out

Irish Musician’s Saturday Night Live Debut Continues Wave Of Acclaim

“Debut albums have no right to sound like this.”- Irish Times

“Gospel-inspired epic.” – New York Magazine

“Hozier hits the big time with ‘Take Me to Church’”- NY Daily News

“Hozier proved himself a consistent songwriter that unites his influences as much as he explores them.”- Billboard

“Hozier lives up to heavy buzz with his debut LP” – Boston Globe

“Hozier processes a voice that’s remarkable not only for its tonal beauty but also for its versatility”- Entertainment Weekly

Irish artist Hozier proceeds to chalk up new milestones in one of the most compelling breakthrough debuts this year. His celebrated self-titled debut album entered the Billboard/Soundscan 200 this week at # 2 selling 57,859 copies, making it the second highest charting entry for a new artist in 2014.

Hozier’s soul-tinged, eponymous debut album has received unprecedented critical and commercial reception, with the songwriter’s sold-out live shows garnering universal appeal. Since the release of his touchstone single “Take Me To Church,” he has rolled up pinnacle successes in video, digital, radio, and performance platforms – sparking rare agreement among critics, fans and viral-followers.
The rousing single, which rocketed to #1 at Triple A radio, is currently approaching #1 at Alternative radio. “Take Me To Church” also extended its command to Adult Pop radio, and is experiencing amazing early reaction at Pop radio. The stirring anthem was also embraced early-on at SIRIUSXM Radio and continues to be a mainstay across multiple SIRIUSXM channels. The heartrending video for “Take Me To Church” has amassed over thirteen million views and the song sold over 600,000 tracks worldwide before the album’s official US release on October 7th. Hozier’s first two EPs, Take Me To Church and From Eden, sold a combined 50,000 before their respective releases.

Currently drawing raves on a completely sold-out tour across the U.S., the 21-date trek runs through the first week of November with a pair of shows at New York City’s Irving Plaza, November 5th and 6th. Responding to the relentless demand, Hozier announced a 2015 edition of the tour which is also selling out in record time. The 2015 leg will begin February 6th in Los Angeles, CA (see dates below) and pulls into Dallas, TX on March 20th for the final show. All remaining tickets are on sale now.

Hozier wowed TV audiences this past weekend with an impeccable performance on Saturday Night Live, the first debut artist of 2014 to appear as musical guest on the celebrated show. He performed “Take Me To Church” and “Angel of Small Death and the Codeine Scene .” Rolling Stone remarked, “the rising soul singer delivered a rousing performance that ensured people don’t forget his name anytime soon.” Entertainment Weekly declared, “Hozier wins the evening’s ‘Best Musical Moment’ with his performance of ‘Take Me To Church,’ a bluesy, eerie song the Irish singer performed with just enough soul.” He has also earned praise for recent TV turns on The Late Show With David Letterman and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, among others.

“Take Me To Church” has become one of the most incredible Spotify success stories since the streaming service began, surpassing 30 million streams worldwide with Hozier landing six songs in the US Spotify Viral 50, making him the most viral artist in the history of Spotify.

Hozier’s first two EPs, Take Me To Church and From Eden, established his deftly woven signature sound. He co-produced the new album with Rob Kirwan (PJ Harvey and Depeche Mode), with critics immediately embracing his spirited, unfiltered storytelling. He’s drawn praise from NPR, New York Magazine, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic, WXPN’s Gotta Hear Song of the Week, MTV Buzzworthy, Consequence of Sound, and more, including features on NPR’s All Things Considered and Tiny Desk Concert.

Most recently, the album shot straight to the top of the official Irish sales chart with the biggest week 1 sales of 2014, outselling the top 12 albums combined. The hit single re-entered the top 10 Irish charts 1 year to the week since its initial release, with the UK’s Daily Telegraph nailing a five star review to Hozier’s door, trumpeting the debut album as ‘glorious and uplifting.’
Hozier- Tracklisting:

1.Take Me to Church
2.Angel of Small Death and the Codeine Scene
3.Jackie and Wilson
4.Someone New
5.To Be Alone
6.From Eden
7.In a Week
8.Sedated
9.Work Song
10.Like Real People Do
11.It Will Come Back
12.Foreigner’s God
13.Cherry Wine (Live)

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2014 Hozier US Tour Dates:
Oct 16 Los Angeles, CA The Cathedral Sanctuary at Immanuel Presbyterian Church SOLD OUT
Oct 17 San Francisco, CA Regency Ballroom SOLD OUT
Oct 19 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom SOLD OUT
Oct 20 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom SOLD OUT
Oct 21 Seattle, WA The Showbox SOLD OUT
Oct 24 Boulder, CO Fox Theatre SOLD OUT
Oct 26 Chicago, IL Metro SOLD OUT
Oct 28 Toronto, ON Phoenix Concert Theatre SOLD OUT
Oct 29 Montreal, QC Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre SOLD OUT
Oct 31 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club SOLD OUT
Nov 1 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadero Theatre SOLD OUT
Nov 4 Washington, DC 9:30 Club SOLD OUT
Nov 5 New York, NY Irving Plaza SOLD OUT
Nov 6 New York, NY Irving Plaza SOLD OUT

2015 Hozier US Tour Dates:
Feb 6 Los Angeles, CA Fonda SOLD OUT
Feb 10 Oakland, CA Fox Theater SOLD OUT
Feb 11 Sacramento, CA Ace of Spades SOLD OUT
Feb 13 Portland, OR Crystal Ballroom SOLD OUT
Feb 14 Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre
Feb 15 Vancouver, BC Orpheum Theatre SOLD OUT
Feb 17 Salt Lake City, UT The Depot
Feb 18 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre SOLD OUT
Feb 20 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue SOLD OUT
Feb 21 Milwaukee, WI Pabst Theater SOLD OUT
Feb 23 Lawrence, KS Liberty Hall SOLD OUT
Feb 24 Saint Louis, MO The Pageant SOLD OUT
Feb 25 Chicago, IL Riviera Theater SOLD OUT
Feb 27 Columbus, OH LC Indoor Pavilion SOLD OUT
Feb 28 Royal Oak, MI Royal Oak Music Theatre SOLD OUT
March 2 Toronto, ON Massey Hall SOLD OUT
March 3 Montreal, QC Metropolis
March 4 Boston, MA House of Blues SOLD OUT
March 6 New York, NY Beacon Theatre SOLD OUT
March 7 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory SOLD OUT
March 9 Washington, DC Lincoln Theatre SOLD OUT
March 10 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse SOLD OUT
March 12 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore Charlotte SOLD OUT
March 13 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle SOLD OUT
March 14 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium SOLD OUT
March 19 Houston, TX Warehouse Live Ballroom SOLD OUT
March 20 Dallas, TX House of Blues SOLD OUT