Formed in Decatur, Illinois in 2007, Icon for Hire is an independent rock band powered by vocalist Ariel Bloomer and guitarist Shawn Jump, blending high voltage riffs with vulnerable, confrontational lyrics on themes of mental health and resilience. Their 2011 debut Scripted shattered Tooth & Nail Records' first-week sales record and hit the Billboard 200. Celebrate the album's 15th anniversary live at Racket in New York on September 14, 2026!