Hozier: Thanks Irish Roots for Helping Him Stay Grounded

Ten years after Take Me To Church catapulted him to global fame, Hozier is marking the milestone with a special vinyl re-release of his debut album. The Wicklow native reflects on his journey, attributing his grounded nature to his Irish roots.

"I think, if nothing else, what the Irish are good at is maintaining normality and keeping our heads," Hozier shared. "You are not allowed to get carried away with the whole thing, especially if you have close Irish friends around you. Everyone tears lumps out of each other. We slag each other off and have a great laugh. I think that disrespect for everything is a healthy Irish trait."

 

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Despite the whirlwind success, including a Grammy nomination and sharing charts with the likes of Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, Hozier remains humble. "I didn’t buy into it. I didn’t internalise it, and I think that’s really the trick," he noted."There’s a real mistake you can make believing your own hype and your own bullsh*t. You have to keep a distance between yourself and the smoke that people are trying to blow up your ass."

In addition to the vinyl release, Hozier has introduced a new remix of "Like Real People Do," featuring natural sounds from his beloved County Wicklow. This track is part of the Sounds Right project, a collaboration with the Museum for the United Nations – UN Live, aiming to showcase nature as an artist and inspire environmental action.

As he prepares to headline Electric Picnic on August 29, Hozier continues to blend his musical talents with a deep appreciation for his heritage and the environment.