HOZIER, "Cherry Wine"

By Karen Bliss 2/14/16 | www.samaritanmag.com

In time for Valentine’s Day, Hozier released the subtle, but not too subtle video for his acoustic track “Cherry Wine” about the dynamics of domestic abuse. The Irish singer-songwriter, along with Columbia Records, Island Records and Sony/ATV Music Publishing, have agreed to donate their proceeds from the download sales of the single to various charity organizations around the world that provide support and assistance to victims of domestic abuse as well as do outreach work. The song appeared on his first EP in 2013 and then as a bonus track on his eponymously titled 2014 album. The video, directed by Emmy winner Dearbhla Walsh, stars Saoirse Ronan (Atonement, Brooklyn, The Grand Budapest Hotel) and Moe Dunford (Vikings, Game Of Thrones). Buy the song here. — Karen Bliss