So, for those of you who HAVE heard of Icon For Hire, did you know that they're going to be coming out with a new album sometime this fall? For those who don't know who they are, they're a newer band, relatively unknown at this point. This would probably be their most recognizable song: [video=youtube;0Xifhat2SXM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Xifhat2SXM[/video] I absolutely fell in love with this band when I first heard them a few years back. Ariel, the lead singer, is influenced a lot by Linkin Park, which definitely shows in the music. Their music reminds me of LP's early days with mild electronic touches and tons of energy. My favorite songs are The Grey, Make A Move, and Up In Flames. Anyways, to those anticipating the new album, what are you most excited about? I know that they're touring right now, and I believe there's 4 new songs in their set they've been playing before the album comes out later this year. Their names are Sugar and Spice, Hope, Cynics and Critics, and Nerves. Here's a video of them preforming Sugar and Spice at the House of Blues last week: [video=youtube;K_FPWF2LDlE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_FPWF2LDlE[/video] I'm really hoping that with this new album, they keep the energy, but perhaps dial back on the production a bit and come up with a more raw sound. From the looks of Sugar and Spice, they seem to be moving in a few new directions. I knew Ariel liked to incorporate random rap verses throughout their sets, so it looks like she's brought some of that into their music. I think that the progressive nature of this song is really cool too. I love that it starts slow, gets big, and incorporates some rapping, and then comes back down at the end. I was mostly surprised to see the song is 5 minutes long. Anyways, what do you guys think? I'm really excited for their new music. I'll be seeing them in Sacramento later this year for a full-volume/acoustic gig and potentially get to meet them. I can't wait for that either.
As of last night via text message, the new album will be released October 15th, 2013. Also, Cynics and Critics will be released as the first single sometime today.
Here's the new single, "Cynics & Critics": [video=youtube;lAo389WHcJo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAo389WHcJo[/video] I'm starting to feel like this album is going to be self-titled, with the white background and face being used as the album cover. Just speculation right now, but I could see it happening.
I love all their albums,I Intensity wait their new album.This new album is awesome,i have no words to say about her sound.
So I just saw Icon For Hire tonight in Sacramento, and I've got to say they absolutely pour their hearts into the live show. They're really an exceptional group of people. They played a few songs off the new album (which comes out TUESDAY) and it sounds incredible. I highly suggest everybody looks into this album as soon as possible. For all Linkin Park fans here, you WILL enjoy this. Also, on a completely awesome note, I briefly talked to Ariel about Linkin Park. She said her favorite song is Wretches and Kings, and her favorite album is A Thousand Suns.