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entertainment1 month ago•3 min saved

Stars unite for Shane MacGowan on '20th Century Paddy' tribute

A star-studded tribute album, 20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan, is in the works with Bruce Springsteen's cover of A Rainy Night In Soho as the first single, and includes a Hozier–Jessie Buckley duet along with contributions from Johnny Depp with Imelda May and other acts; due for release in November, the project will donate 50% of royalties to Dublin's Simon Community, with Springsteen praising MacGowan’s raw, fearless songwriting.

via BBC|

#bruce-springsteen #entertainment #hozier

entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Chris Rock and Martin Short to Host Star-Studded SNL Finale for 2024

Chris Rock and Martin Short, both former cast members, will host the final 'Saturday Night Live' episodes of 2024. Rock will host on December 14 with musical guest Gracie Abrams, while Short will host on December 21 with Hozier as the musical guest. This marks Rock's fourth and Short's sixth time hosting the show. 'SNL' is celebrating its 50th season with a special live primetime event on February 16.

via CNN|

#chris-rock #entertainment #gracie-abrams

music2 years ago•7 min saved

"Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar's 'Like That' Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100"

Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar's "Like That" debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, with five songs from their album entering the top 10. Hozier's "Too Sweet" also starts at No. 5. The track garnered the most weekly streams in over a year and marks the fourth Hot 100 No. 1 for Future and Lamar. Additionally, Hozier achieves his second Hot 100 top 10 hit nearly a decade after his breakthrough.

via Billboard|

#billboard-hot-100 #future #hozier

music2 years ago•17 min saved

Hozier's 'Unreal Unearth': Tour, Legacy, Privacy, and Dante's Inferno

Hozier discusses his upcoming U.S. tour, the impact of his hit song "Take Me to Church," his support for the LGBTQ+ community, the influence of Irish literature on his new album, and his collaboration with Brandi Carlile on a new song. He also talks about the conceptual themes of his album, "Unreal Unearth," which draws inspiration from literary and mythic tropes like Dante's "Inferno."

via Variety|

#brandi-carlile #hozier #lgbtq

music2 years ago•2 min saved

Hozier's Musical Journey: Reflections, Breakups, and Unearthing the Unreal

Irish singer-songwriter Hozier reflects on the 10-year anniversary of his hit song "Take Me to Church" and discusses his new album "Unreal Unearth." Hozier shares that the pandemic caused him to reevaluate his work's relevance and led to a period of introspection and "janitorial work" on his new album. Inspired by a painful breakup, the album explores themes of love and loss. Hozier describes the creative process as a magical experience where melodies appear mysteriously, bringing artists together in a shared musical journey.

via CBS News|

#breakup #hozier #music

music2 years ago•3 min saved

"Hozier's 'Unreal Unearth': A Bold and Eclectic Musical Journey"

Hozier's third album, "Unreal Unearth," showcases his growth as an artist with a to-hell-and-back personal journey filled with desire, greed, and euphoria. Leavening indie-rock songwriting with sensual funk and soul, Hozier's lyrics explore themes of love, mortality, and literary allusions without feeling clichéd. The album features collaborations with producer Jeff Gitelman and writer Jennifer Decilveo, refining Hozier's sound and delivering a cohesive and powerful album that doesn't shy away from any topic. "Unreal Unearth" marks Hozier's rebirth as an artist.

via Rolling Stone|

#collaboration #folk-soul #hozier

music2 years ago•2 min saved

"Hozier's 'Unreal Unearth': A Captivating Musical Journey Through Hell and Ecstasy"

Hozier's third album, "Unreal Unearth," showcases his genre versatility and musical range. Inspired by Dante's Inferno, the album takes listeners on a journey through different styles and moods, from stripped-back acoustic picking to funk-filled electro-pop. Hozier's vocal abilities shine throughout, with moments of understated performances and full-force deliveries. The album features poetic lyrics and biting bluntness, displaying the singer-songwriter's complex humor and social commentary. "Unreal Unearth" is a captivating and ambitious odyssey that solidifies Hozier's place as a versatile artist.

via NME|

#album-review #dantes-inferno #genre-versatility

music3 years ago•3 min saved

"Fresh Releases: Taylor Swift, Kx5, Hozier and More Drop New Music"

This week's must-hear releases include Taylor Swift's "Taylor's Version" takes on previously released tracks, Kx5's new album featuring 10 tracks that try things out in the context of their respective styles, Hozier's new three-song EP that references Dante's Inferno, Melanie Martinez's lead single to upcoming album Portals, and Avenged Sevenfold's first new single since 2016.

via Billboard|

#avenged-sevenfold #hozier #kx5