Hozier has announced that his new album, Unreal Earth, will be released on Friday 18 August, with his new single, Francesca, out this Friday, 19 May.
In a handwritten letter to fans, the singer-songwriter said: "It's my great pleasure at long last to make the official announcement on the release date of my third album, Unreal Unearth…I'm proud of this record and enjoyed watching it come to life over the past year. Thank you as always for your support and patience while it was coming to fruition."
The album includes the recently released tracks Eat Your Young and All Things End.
Currently on tour in the US, Hozier returns home for shows in the INEC, Killarney on Tuesday 27 June and Malahide Castle, Dublin on Friday 30 June.
