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.
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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.
