Hozier has reflected on the current political and social climate across the globe, and stated that he feels the LGBTQ+ community are being targeted as scapegoats.The discussion took place during a new interview with NME last week (August 19), in which the Irish singer-songwriter opened up about the inspiration behind his music – particularly in his new album ‘Unreal Unearth’.Speaking to NME’s Nick Levine, Hozier – real name Andrew Hozier-Byrne – opened up on the backlash and prejudice commonly faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community, and the increasing ways that they are being used as “scapegoats” in difficult times.Asked about his longtime support for the LGBTQ+ community, and why he is so willing to speak up against oppressive attitudes without hesitation, Hozier said: “I find that a hard question to tackle in some succinct, definitive way.“But I think you should at least try to be honest, which is what I’ve tried to do in the work.