OK, OK. First thing’s first. The cynics among you (and in me) could blast Johnny Stewart (previously featured) as a Hozier follower, that is an artist who has calculated on following a similar path of accessible bluesy rock music.
And while I’m not totally sold on this yet, there are signs that Johnny Stewart is worth further investigation, namely because Darragh Nolan, a producer (of Sacred Animals and Blooms) I’ve a lot of respect for is involved.
‘Flesh, Blood, Skin & Bone’ actually has more lo-fi Black Keys-style bite than to be a mere Hozier copyist. Check out the video, released on World Suicide Prevention Day and addressing the topic below and see what you think for yourself.
Posted by Johnny Stewart on Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005. He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
