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Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Hozier's Debut Album Hits A New High Point A Decade After Its Release
Hozier's self-titled debut Hozier returns to multiple charts in the U.K., even reaching a new high ... More point on one and debuting on another following its vinyl reissue. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Hozier performs onstage during An Evening with Hozier at GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live on October 30, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by) In 2014, Hozier appeared seemingly out of nowhere and quickly became one of the most exciting new names that the rock genre had seen in years. The Irish singer-songwriter catapulted to the top of charts globally with his single "Take Me to Church," a social commentary on homophobia, particularly in religious communities. That track, featured on his self-titled full-length, turned him into a superstar — and he remains one to this day. The introductory set returns to multiple charts in the United Kingdom and even manages to reach a new high point on one while debuting on another, a decade after it was initially shared with the public. Hozier appears on five albums rankings in the U.K. this frame. It soars on two of them, returns to another two, and debuts on a fifth. The self-titled affair reenters the Official Albums Sales chart at No. 7, coming close to its No. 4 peak position. At the same time, it blasts back onto the Official Physical Albums roster at No. 6. That now stands as Hozier's all-time best placement on this roster. The early career win starts its time on the Official Vinyl Albums chart at No. 3. Despite the fact that the set has been selling well for 10 years, it has never before appeared on the U.K.'s ranking of the bestselling releases on wax alone. This frame, it's beaten only by The Fantasy Life of Poetry & Crime by Peter Doherty (No. 1) and People Like Me & You by The Sherlocks (No. 2). Hozier was recently reissued on vinyl to celebrate 10 years of success. Available in multiple colors as a double LP, some editions quickly sold out, as there was clearly pent-up demand to own the project on a physical format. Those purchases help the title debut and rise across the U.K. charts. As Hozier arrives on the Official Vinyl Albums chart, the singer misses the No. 1 spot for the first time. His only two other placements on that list — Wasteland, Baby! and Unreal Unearth — both spent one frame running the show. Hozier's self-titled effort also climbs on two other rankings. All the attention around this anniversary re-release pushes it a few spots north the Official Albums Streaming chart, where it places at No. 52. While far from a new high point, this frame is still special, as the title has now spent 200 periods somewhere on the roster. The collection leaps up the Official Albums chart — the consumption-based ranking of the most popular titles in the country — where it jumps from No. 65 to No. 21.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Shakira's Boston concert cancelled at last minute
Shakira's concert in Boston, Massachusetts on Thursday night (29.05.25) was cancelled just hours before she was due to take to the stage. The pop superstar had been due to take her 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour' to the city's fabled Fenway Park venue, but the gig was called off at the last minute with organisers offering refunds and putting the cancellation down to "unforeseen circumstances". Another concert featuring Jason Aldean and Brooks Dunn scheduled for Friday (30.05.25) was also scrapped. A statement posted on Fenway Park's social media pages explained: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Shakira and Jason Aldean and Brooks Dunn performances originally scheduled for May 29th and May 30th, respectively, at Fenway Park have been canceled. Refunds will be available at your point of purchase. We apologize for the inconvenience." No further details were given but reports suggest the gigs were cancelled due to structural problems at the venue. A source told PEOPLE: "During a routine pre-show check, structural elements were identified as not being up to standard, so the shows were canceled. All team members are safe." A number of comments posted on Fenway's social media statement suggested there was a problem with the stage roof, but officials have not commented on the suggestion. Both shows were part of the Fenway Concert Series which was due to kick off with Shakira's show on Thursday (29.05.25). The concert series runs until September and also features acts including Hozier, The Lumineers, the Jonas Brothers, Chris Brown, The Who, and My Chemical Romance. Hozier is the next act due to take to the stage at Fenway Park with two gigs scheduled for 23 and 24 June. Shakira had already travelled to Boston before the show was cancelled. She announced her arrival in the city on Wednesday (28.05.25) by sharing a picture of a table full of sweet treats on her Instagram page and writing: "Hello, Boston! What a sweet welcome!" The pop star is due to return to the stage on Saturday (31.05.25) at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour' kicked off in Brazil in February and the North American leg of the tour started in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 13 . It will include stops in cities such as Miami, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and more before concluding on June 30 in San Francisco, California. The tour will then go to Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Peru.
Irish Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Electric Picnic fans given last chance to secure tickets ahead of 2025 festival
Fans who missed out on tickets to this year's Electric Picnic have been handed a final opportunity to seal their place at the Co Laois festival this summer. Three is offering hopeful festival-goers a chance to obtain the last available tickets as they make their return to Ireland's most iconic music festival. Electric Picnic 2025, which boasts a star-studded lineup featuring the likes of Hozier, Chappell Roan and Fatboy Slim, will take place at Stradbally Estate this August. The festival initially sold out within hours after tickets went on sale back in August 2024. A limited number of tickets were made available for purchase last month but were snapped up in just over 15 minutes. Fans who have been unable to get their hands on tickets have been given one final chance to secure a coveted pass thanks to mobile operator and Electric Picnic partners, Three. Three is stepping in with an exclusive offer through Three+, giving customers access to last chance tickets. Three customers will have the chance to redeem an exclusive pre-sale code to get the final tickets for the festival. Final tickets will then go on sale on Wednesday, May 28, at 10am via the Three+ app. Electric Picnic 2025 also marks the return of Three's Charge & Chill Station, positioned at the heart of the main arena offering festival goers a well-earned escape without straying too far from the buzz. Three customers can enjoy unbeatable views of the main stage from a dedicated viewing platform, while recharging both their phones and themselves. Expect everything from secret performances to immersive experiences and surprises all in the unbeatable atmosphere of the popular Three Charge & Chill Station. Electric Picnic takes place from August 29-31 and last week organisers s revealed more than 40 new acts who will take to the stage at Stradbally Estate this summer. Alongside Sam Fender and Kings of Leon, who were confirmed to appear at this year's festival back in March, this year's line-up is also set to feature huge acts such as Becky Hill, Confidence Man, The Kooks, Barry Can't Swim and Lord Huron Estonia Eurovision star Tommy Cash, as well as Dutch Eurovision favourite Joost, are also on the bill, along with a host of top Irish artists such as Orla Gartland KhakiKid, Amble, Bell X1, Kingfishr, The Academic, Maverick Sabre and Mundy. This year, capacity at the festival has increased once again as organisers have said they will be welcoming 80,000 people to the 600-acre Stradbally Estate in this August.
Forbes
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Lana Del Rey's Album Is Truly In A League Of Its Own
As she readies her next album, Lana Del Rey's debut full-length just won't quit. Born to Die can still be found on a number of Billboard rankings, not only racking up a huge number of streams every frame, but also continuing to sell well more than a decade after its release. The continued and unending popularity of the full-length can be clearly seen by its performance on one ranking in particular this week. Born to Die climbs from No. 22 to No. 20 on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart, Billboard's list of the most consumed full-lengths and EPs in those styles in the United States. As of this frame, Del Rey's classic has now spent 550 weeks on that tally. That's an incredible length of time for any project to manage on any list, and Del Rey stands alone as she hits that figure. Born to Die is the only title on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart this week that has reached 500 weeks. It beats the next longest-running effort by almost 100 frames — and certainly well over a year. Hozier's self-titled release is up to 463 stays somewhere on the genre-specific ranking, and it's also holding on. The projects that are currently present on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart that have managed at least 400 weeks include Creedence Clearwater Revival's Chronicle (434 weeks), Fleetwood Mac's Rumours (428), Journey's Greatest Hits (417), Metallica's self-titled effort (416), Bon Jovi's Greatest Hits (410), and both Tom Petty's Greatest Hits and AC/DC's Back in Black, which are tied with 402 frames apiece. Throughout her career, Del Rey has sent half a dozen releases to the Top Rock & Alternative Albums tally. Born to Die is one of only two No. 1s, joining Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. It is far and away her most successful, and in fact, it's the only full-length from the singer-songwriter to manage triple-digit stays. Her Paradise EP, which arrived the same year Born to Die debuted, has thus far only collected 44 frames on the ranking.
Sunday World
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Over 40 acts added to Electric Picnic including The Kooks, Becky Hill and Eurovision stars
The largest festival in the country, which already sold out months in advance, will take place in Stradbally, Co Laois, from August 29 to 31 Electric Picnic has revealed more than 40 new acts that will appear alongside headliners like Hozier, Chappell Roan and Fatboy Slim this August. The largest festival in the country, which already sold out months in advance, will take place in Stradbally, Co Laois, from August 29 to 31. Top international acts like Becky Hill, Confidence Man, The Kooks and Lord Huron have been added to the line-up, while Eurovision fans who rated Estonia's entry 'Espresso Macchiato' will be able to see Tommy Cash on stage this summer, joined by last year's Dutch entry Joost. Other acts who will be taking to the stage include Conan Gray and Irish stars like Amble, Kingfishr, Bell X1, Maverick Sabre, The Academic and Aaron Rowe. Around 80,000 people are expected to descend on the 600-acre Stradbally Estate this summer, with a new wave of acts like Suki Waterhouse, Biig Piig, Maribou State, Montell and Barry Can't Swim to join them. Electric Picnic in Stradbally, Co Laois News in 90 Seconds - May 23rd The first five headline acts were revealed in March, with Hozier returning to the festival on Friday alongside Chappell Roan, who has soared to mega-stardom and recently won a Grammy. Brit Award winner Sam Fender will take to the main stage on Saturday off the back of his chart-topping third album, followed by the iconic DJ Fatboy Slim and his biggest hits like 'Praise You' and 'Right Here, Right Now'. The fifth headliner announced today is Kings of Leon, who will make their Electric Picnic debut on the Sunday of the festival. Tickets for the 2025 festival completely sold out last August, just days after the 2024 event which featured Kylie Minogue, Noah Kahan, Calvin Harris, The Wolfe Tones, who drew a record-breaking crowd to the Electric Tent the year prior, and Kneecap.
