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Singer Ariel Bloomer performing in 2016The band was formed in by vocalist Ariel Bloomer and guitarist Shawn Jump. When the two met in 2007, Ariel, upon discovering that Jump played guitar, initiated a musical collaboration between the two of them. When the need for a drummer arose, Jump recruited Adam Kronshagen, an old friend he had held with as a member of the local party scene (Jump was six months clean at the time). The band officially formed in November of that year, after bassist Joshua Davis joined.
They choose their name as a satirical comment on the state of the music industry.The band played their first show in a local club before an audience of family and friends, who gave them a positive reception. Ariel has been quoted as saying of the performance, 'Our passion for music was there; whatever we lacked in sound we made up for with enthusiasm.' Over the next two years, the band toured throughout the and released two, the self-titled Icon for Hire EP in 2008 and The Grey EP in 2009. During that same year, Davis left the band.Tooth & Nail, Scripted and self-titled album: 2009-2015. Guitarist Shawn Jump performing in 2011In late 2009, the band was contacted by through. The label then sent representatives to one of the band's shows, and eventually signed them in July 2010. 'We are thrilled to be joining such an established and well-respected group at Tooth & Nail,' shared the band upon their signing.
'It's a label that has a history of consistently putting out good music and really working side by side with their artists. Because we've been doing this thing on our own for over two years, it feels great to partner with Tooth & Nail.
We can't wait to record our debut full-length and see where this road takes us.' They spent the last quarter of 2010 in the studio with producers Rob Hawkins and recording their first full-length album, which was released by the label on August 23, 2011. The album made it on the US Billboard charts at No. 7 for Hard Rock Albums, No. 5 for Christian Albums, No. 16 for Alternative Albums, No. 22 for Rock Albums, and No. 95 on the. It also sold more than 4,300 units in the first week of release and broke the record for first week sales on a Tooth & Nail debut album. The band also achieved success with the album's lead single ', which peaked at No. 13 on /'s Christian Rock chart and had an accompanying exclusively released online by magazine's website. Also in 2011, the band acquired bassist Josh Kincheloe.In December 2011, Ariel stated that, while the band had been focusing on extensive touring rather than writing new music, she had 'a feeling that we'll start piecing together some demos shortly.' In a later interview with, she revealed that the band was in the early stages of writing songs for a second album.
In an interview with, the band expressed their desire for the album to be 'heavier.more aggressive', with more production and possible elements. On August 15, 2013, Icon for Hire premiered their new single 'Cynics and Critics' via and announced their second album, the self-titled. The album was released on October 15, 2013, whereupon it reached No.
66 on the and received largely positive reviews.Departure from Tooth & Nail and You Can't Kill Us: 2015–present On June 6, 2015, Icon for Hire announced that they broke their contract with Tooth & Nail records to go independent, citing creative, ideological, and technical differences with the label. They simultaneously announced that they would soon be releasing new music and released a new song, 'Now You Know'.
'Bam Bam Pop' was also recorded. On November 20, 2015, the band announced that Adam Kronshagen was leaving the band in order to focus on his family more, and that the band would continue.On March 15, 2016, the band announced a campaign for their third album,. The album would be released throughout the year, with three new songs released to campaign backers every three months. The band raised $127,200, exceeding their initial goal of $2,016. 'Supposed To Be' was released as the lead single from the album amongst its first group of releases, and received a music video on July 22, 2016, which was directed by Jamie Holt and included fans who donated to their Kickstarter campaign. Lead singer, Ariel, announced the album's release date of November 25. 'You Can't Kill Us' was released on November 25, 2016, and peaked at #180 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart.On October 23, 2018, the band uploaded a video to their YouTube channel titled 'Supposed To Be Acoustic Sessions Video Teaser', announcing their first video session to come soon, as well as that the Still Can't Kill Us: The Acoustic Sessions album would be released on December 7.
The band released their 'Supposed to Be' Acoustic Video on October 26, their 'Get Well II' Acoustic Video on November 8, and 'Demons' Acoustic Video on November 23. The tracks were also uploaded to Spotify as singles. Touring Icon for Hire supported on their 'Kill the Machine' tour in October 2011. They also participated in that year's festival in, near, along with Red and Skillet. The band toured with and in early 2012, and toured with 's 'Emery and Friends Tour' with and in March 2012. They have announced a May 2012 tour with, and.Icon for Hire toured on LiveNation's 'Ones to Watch' tour in 2013 along the side of Redlight King. Later that year, the band kicked off the 'Evening With Icon for Hire' tour.
The shows featured music, fashion, a pre-concert acoustic set, and an intimate Q&A with the group.Icon For Hire appeared on all dates of Van's 2014 and the 2015 tour.In October – November 2016 they were on You Can't Kill Us tour with.From February to May 2018 the band was on a worldwide Turn Your Pain Into Art tour with Riot Child as opening act in Europe. Musical style and influences The band's sound combines and elements with. Jamie Maxwell of describes them as a band, but notes that 'the electronic influence evident in some of their tracks is a definite nod to the likes of and others in the mould.' In describing the band's sound, lead singer Ariel has said that the band is 'first and foremost just a rock band.
That's where our roots are and where our hearts are. But a few years ago we started really getting into. We love the combination of brutal, in-your-face riffs, with the fun candy of production sprinkled all over it.' Influences cited by the band have included bands like Linkin Park, and, as well as pop- and -oriented artists such as,. Comparisons to other rock bands The band's sound has often been compared to that of other female-fronted bands, particularly.
Nathaniel Schexnayder of Jesus Freak Hideout went so far as to label the band's debut album as generic, saying that the band 'borrows their elements from other female fronted acts like, and at an alarming degree.' Ariel has taken issue with these comparisons, citing the band's 'unique combination of programming/pop elements, mixed with a commercial rock sound' as a distinguishing element, in addition to the band's: 'We've never had someone come see us live and compare us to other bands.' She has also noted such comparisons as unfairly: 'It frustrates me how in so many other industries you are acknowledged for your skill and education, but in music somehow if you're a chick you better be bringing something extraordinarily mind-blowing to the table in order to have a shot.
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It's a bit sexist I think.' Their song 'Now You Know' addresses the subject at length. Religious affiliation Icon for Hire have had complicated relations with the market as they are not categorized as a Christian band. Ariel stated that they do not play music for Christians but to 'save the world' and that they try to distance themselves from identifying as part of the to avoid pushing non-Christians away from hearing that message. Despite this, several writers have identified Icon for Hire as part of the Christian music scene, and some critics have noted references to the members' Christian faith in their lyrics. David Jeffries pointed out that 'Christian ideals are the driving force' in the lyrics on Scripted, though he acknowledged that 'you could look at this as a secular rebellion against the mopey ' bands and still thrill at Icon for Hire's fresh attitude and sense of purpose.' Schexnayder, while admitting that 'the group doesn't wear their faith on their sleeve in their messages', noted a general encouraging message on the album and singled out the song 'The Grey' as containing 'spiritual references'.
Kim Jones of said that the categorization was inaccurate 'if you're looking to use the term to put them into a nice and safe box, limited to only a Christian audience.'
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