Hozier’s latest video for ‘Cherry Wine’ stars Saoirse Ronan and addresses domestic violence. The most powerful shot in the video is at the end with Saoirse Ronan’s unblinking yet bruised face.
Artist, label and publishing proceeds from the iTunes single download go towards Safe Ireland and the hashtag #FaceUpToDomesticViolence is trailed in the video.
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.
