Zach Sang Show Hozier
Jun 22, 2023
Hozier, the soulful singer-songwriter behind the hit 'Take Me to Church', joins to discuss his new album, Unreal Unearth. He shares insights on songwriting, including the influence of Dante and the creative freedom he embraces. Hozier reveals the story behind 'Francesca', inspired by Dante's lovers, and how 'Take Me to Church' gained traction on Reddit. He highlights the themes of nature and personal growth in his work, as well as the collaborative dynamics that shape his music. Tune in for poetic musings and engaging anecdotes!
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Origin Of The Stage Name
- Hozier says his stage name came from a high-school nickname derived from his middle name, Hosier.
- He introduced himself as Andrew and later grew to accept Hozier as an extension of himself.
Dante-Inspired Album Structure
- Hozier structured Unreal Unearth by themes, loosely nodding to Dante's Inferno to map a pandemic-era journey.
- He used the device to organize emotional arcs without making a strict literary retelling.
Unearth As Theme And Image
- Hozier plays with 'unearth' as both verb and noun to explore a world unmade and surreal pandemic feelings.
- He layered nature imagery and buried-mouth album art to evoke revelation and silence.
