Hozier on what Sinead meant to him! The new album, and the weirdest pronunciation of his name.

Hozier and Scott talk about dropping out of college to pursue music, early days of touring, intimate clubs vs large tours, top Irish actors and top Irish musical performers and so much more. This episode is sponsored in part by the MACKIE DLZ Creator Adaptive digital mixer. Visit → for more info For more incredible rock & roll interviews, hit the subscribe button and also check out the Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcasts on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast player. 0:00 INTRO 2:04 the weirdest pronunciation of your name? 4:00 on the music he grew up around 8:15 remembering his first performances 10:19 on dropping out of college to pursue music 15:00 on not being able to find musicians on take me to church and what its become 23:02 on his disappointment on his second appearance ever which was lettermen 23:47 on Annie Lennox and the Grammys 26:26 on meeting U2 at the Kennedy center honors 29:43 on the early days of touring 35:00 on taking 4 yrs between albums and restarting the new record 42:39 on the new video and record 43:23 on referencing Dante’s inferno on the new material 48:53 on Brandi Carlisle and Joni Mitchell 55:17 intimate shows vs club shows 56:90 on Sinead O’Connor 58:00 the top 5 Irish acts ever CREDITS (instagram links) Host - @ScottLipps Edited by toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff