Hozier releases brand new single 'Swan Upon Leda'

Hozier returns with his brand new single ‘Swan Upon Leda’, from his upcoming album ‘Unreal, Unearth’.

When discussing his new track, Andrew said:

“Egyptian journalist and author Mona Eltahawy once referred to the global systems that control and endanger women as the world’s ‘oldest form of occupation,’ said the artist, born Andrew john hozier-byrnet, on his website.

Ever since hearing her speak in Dublin, I wanted to explore that thought in a piece.

I wrote ‘Swan Upon Leda’ in Ireland a year ago and recorded it recently with producer Jenn Decilveo. We were tracking it in studio when the news came through of Roe v. Wade being overturned. I felt there was an opportunity to offer some show of solidarity.

We’re reminded again by the protests in Iran that progressivism is a global movement. The recent pushbacks against civil liberties and human rights respect no boundaries or borders, and like all acts of control, violence and indeed all forms of occupation, their legacies can be immeasurable in both the personal and political spheres.

Of all the songs coming from ‘Unreal Unearth’, I wanted to offer ‘Swan Upon Leda’ at this time, I’ll be making a donation to Mayday, Aidaccess and Plan C, organisations working toward insuring women and pregnant people can gain safe access to reproductive healthcare.

Thanks, love and solidarity.

Andrew”

‘Swan Upon Leda’ is available on all major streaming platforms.