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Hozier review: The rain did little to hinder the atmosphere as the skilled musician cycled through the hits

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Hozier review: The rain did little to hinder the atmosphere as the skilled musician cycled through the hits

The singer Hozier during his concert at the WiZink Center, on July 1, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Photo: Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press via Getty Images)

If the legion of Hozier (aka Andrew Byrne) fans are to be believed, there’s a lot of lore surrounding the musician. He’s an ethereal forest man written by a woman. He’s a kindhearted storyteller whose blood runs green.

My own folklore with the folk singer spans a decade. I was in the crowd – front row I believe – during his set at Longitude festival in 2014. I didn’t know if I should refer to Hozier as he (one man) or they (an entire band) but I did know that Take Me to Church was a hit for a reason.

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