Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Hozier has built his career on eloquent songwriting and references to his Irish homeland. Today, Hozier celebrates his 33rd birthday, coincidentally on Saint Patrick’s Day, with a new EP release. Eat Your Young includes three new tracks, including the titular “Eat Your Young”, “All Things End,” and “Through Me (The Flood).” While the fan-favorite unreleased song that has made the rounds on TikTok was not included on the EP, it is likely to make an appearance on his upcoming full length album.
This week, Hozier additionally announced the Unreal Unearth world tour, which will include Grammy-winning opener Madison Cunningham. Fans continue to cast album predictions across the internet, but celebrated today’s EP release, as Hozier has not released an EP or album since 2019’s Wasteland Baby! His most recent release before today was his single “Swan Upon Leda,” which was written to honor the global struggle of reproductive rights amid the June 2022 overturn of Roe V. Wade in the U.S.
Additionally, Hozier surprised fans with a midnight concert at a small pub in New York City in honor of the special occasion. One fan posted clips of a few fan-favorite tracks he performed, including “Cherry Wine.”
what the FUCK are the odds that i go to my local dive bar for a beer and HOZIER IS DOING A SECRET CONCERT INSIDE? AND THE WHOLE BAR SANG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HIM??? AND HE’S SO TALL AND NICE? pic.twitter.com/6vtA0iK2Dw
— trish (@ULTRAGLOSS) March 17, 2023
Given that he turns 33 today, fans sang happy birthday to him following his performance.
Happy birthday Hozier!!! ???????? Here's a video of people singing happy birthday to him yesterday at a bar in New York! pic.twitter.com/Wgfjtx6kmP
— daily hozier pics & vids (@dailyhozierpics) March 17, 2023
Tweets about Hozier’s impactful lyricism continued to trend today.
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me about to pretend i am fluent in greek mythology, biblical references and the entire english literature for the new hozier EP pic.twitter.com/3ACstrRcA9
— unreal unearth unsci (@nfwmbxsci) February 23, 2023
A release date for Hozier’s upcoming third studio album is yet to be announced, but he confirmed that it will be released later this year. He appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss his artistic choice behind dropping these three songs as a precursor to the full length project to come.
Hozier talking behind the inspiration of Eat Your Young and how Unreal Unearth will have 17 to 18 songs pic.twitter.com/C96VMtRGpo
— daily hozier pics & vids (@dailyhozierpics) March 17, 2023
Following his interview about his upcoming project, Hozier performed a traditional Celtic tune in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day. The track was initially popularized in Scotland and Ireland in the 1770s.
Irish singer-songwriter @Hozier performs one of his favorite traditional songs, "The Parting Glass." ????
He says the song, which is hundreds of years old, is about "parting ways." pic.twitter.com/toK0T4pg0P
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) March 17, 2023
Irish fans especially felt a sense of national pride amid Hozier’s release and humble midnight local release show.
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hozier announced a tour pic.twitter.com/R1BclfzH8V
— cassidy ???? (@bornvacant) March 16, 2023
The sound and lyrics of the EP were a blend of Hozier’s blues-rock and Celtic roots, a combination that has garnered thousands of fans worldwide.
eat your young is so good hozier put his entire hozussy in it pic.twitter.com/MBUzfzDVOh
— ???? ???????????????????????????? ???? (@iridessence) March 17, 2023
mr hozier thanks for eat your young pic.twitter.com/7HWW8lsCvl
— madds ????✨ (@wontbelikethem) March 16, 2023
Notably, Hozier’s woodsy “Would That I” gained traction on TikTok in 2022 and 2023, soundtracking thousands of creative videos that showcased the natural world. Newer fans shared in excitement about hearing new music from an artist they had more recently discovered.
hozier writing would that i pic.twitter.com/hsJ8ryJQX4
— gothtistic (@whatdidyoubury) March 16, 2023
@victoriaebrina beautiful meaning????????????✨ “Would That I” – Hozier #wouldthati #wouldthatihozier #songrecommendations
In honor of the big occasion, fans resurfaced an older clip of Hozier telling an endearing story about being an Irishman born on Saint Patrick’s Day.
Since it's Hozier's birthday tomorrow, here's what his dad told him when he was younger ???????? pic.twitter.com/ZFSckvPkzq
— daily hozier pics & vids (@dailyhozierpics) March 16, 2023
Just two days ago, Hozier’s 2015 hit song “Take Me To Church” was certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The track earned Hozier a grammy nomination for Song of the Year when it was released.
Hozier’s “Take Me To Church” has been certified DIAMOND by the @RIAA.
It’s the 103rd song to be certified Diamond and it's the 30th most listened to song on Spotify of all time. pic.twitter.com/2syyFun0xS
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) March 15, 2023
Hozier’s Unreal Unearth Tour kicks off in Glasgow, Scotland on June 25. He’ll be making his way to North America on September 9, with the first U.S. show set for Saint Louis, Missouri. Tickets will be available for purchase via Ticketmaster starting March 24, and fans are hoping that with the luck of the Irish, they’ll be able to score tickets.
