Icon for Hire - Brittle (Official Music Video)
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- The Emo Dreams Tour starts September 13, 2023! Get your tickets at www.iconforhire.net!
Tour Dates:
9/13/2023 Greenville, SC - The Radio Room
9/15/2023 Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
9/16/2023 Elmira, NY - The L (The Pit)
9/17/2023 Leesburg, VA - Tally Ho Theater
9/18/2023 Mechanicsburg, PA - Lovedraft's
9/19/2023 Hamden, CT - Space Ballroom
9/20/2023 Brooklyn, NY - Kingsland
9/22/2023 Toronto, ONT - Lee's Palace
9/23/2023 Erie, PA - Basement Transmissions
9/24/2023 Lakewood, OH - The Winchester
9/25/2023 Columbus, OH - A&R Bar
9/26/2023 Indianapolis, IN - Hoosier Dome
9/27/2023 Grand Rapids, MI - The Intersection
9/29/2023 Joliet, IL - The Forge
9/30/2023 Des Moines, IA - Leftys
10/1/2023 Fargo, ND - The Aquarium
10/3/2023 Billings, MT - Pub Station
10/4/2023 Great Falls, MT - The Newberry
10/6/2023 Boise, ID - The Shredder
10/7/2023 Spokane, WA - The Big Dipper
10/8/2023 Seattle, WA - El Corazon
10/10/2023 San Francisco, CA - Brick & Mortar
10/12/2023 Fresno, CA - Full Circle Brewing
10/13/2023 Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues (Parish Room)
10/14/2023 Los Angeles, CA - The Mint
10/15/2023 San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick
10/17/2023 Las Vegas, NV - The Space
10/18/2023 Phoenix, AZ - Rebel Lounge
10/19/2023 El Paso, TX - Rockhouse
10/20/2023 Roswell, NM - The Liberty
10/21/2023 Lubbock, TX - Jake's
10/22/2023 San Antonio, TX - Paper Tiger
10/24/2023 Houston, TX - Scout Bar
10/25/2023 Corpus Christi, TX - House Of Rock
10/27/2023 Destin, FL - Club LA
10/28/2023 Winter Park, FL - Conduit
10/29/2023 Jacksonville, FL - Underbelly
10/30/2023 Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Hell)
10/31/2023 Memphis, TN - Growlers
From our new album "Amorphous", available now!
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Lyrics:
I’m rough around the edges
Mistake me for pretentious
I get stuck in my head
It’s not personal, it’s just personal
I’ve been strong for too long
Sometimes I forget why I’m trying
I’m trying
I’m trying
I’m just a statistic
Just another tragic misfit
Ship that cliche to the clinic
Document my disposition
Then they put me in a box
Slap a label on the top
Tape me up and ship me off
Now I’m someone else’s problem
They call me damaged
I let them think what they like
They call me difficult
'Cause I don’t fit in the lines
But I didn’t get this far without any scars
I’m not brittle
Well, maybe just a little
A little
I’m not brittle
If I get defensive
Don’t say I'm oversensitive
Maybe I have a tendency to snap on people telling me,
“You fit inside this box we built, we know you better than yourself”
They’re lying
They’re lying
They’re lying
I tell myself
Keep breathing, don’t lose focus
I'm alive, I'm not a diagnosis
Keep breathing, don’t lose focus
Keep breathing, don’t lose focus
You’re alive, you’re not a diagnosis
Keep breathing, don’t lose focus
I’m not a diagnosis
Keep breathing
Don't lose focus
Creative Director: Jess Hutchison
Video Production: Darkwater Productions
Produced by David Thulin
Co-Produced by Shawn Jump
Mixed by Romesh Dodangoda
Mastered by Howie Weinberg
Can’t wait to play this one on tour😎 We’re hitting up 39 North American cities and doing VIP meet and greet in every single one! Grab your tickets NOW and let’s let the world we don’t need a record label when we have fans like you! 🥰🤘 xoxo Ariel
Still no UK gig dates, kinda makes me sad
I love your songs they have gotten me threw quite a few times
Love your music even though I can't relate personally 👌🏻💙
Saw your Okc show never heard of you till then. Now one of my favs.
COME TO BRAZIL
Their old label didn't give them any music video for their second album, and we've given them 6 so far for this album. Applause to everyone who helped make this happen 👏 🙌
Actually 5 with this album, but I want Background Sad snd Sticks and Stones both to be made into music videos after hearing them both.
@@whitevine9544 Dont forget about Supposed To Be- You Can't Kill Us was another community-funded project.
@@Karu_TC yes, but that was another album. If you count Hollow that makes 6 on this one because of the deluxe verision and I forgot about that one.
@@whitevine9544
Ngl I missed the bit where they said "for this album" but considering it's on the deluxe im including hollow
@@Karu_TC I guess I have to include it too, but it came out in 2019, that I didn't think of it for this album.
okay so I cried I totally understood the stories you both were telling... Ariel with depression and feeling held back and Shawn and his struggles with drinking. so real and raw and vulnerable. best one yet. a fucking HIT.
Tbh same, well atleast teary-eyed. When I saw that they had shawn with the bottles I was like damn they're really going there. The amount of effort they put into their music and the visuals are amazing.
Well said.
Same... I struggle with both, so it hit :')
Actually I think it is more deep than that.
@@Ybrvaofficial look like you don't know how deep depression can be...
"I'm alive, not a diagnosis" I really love this line
I don't know if you will read this after two years, but as a recovered alcoholic, I thank you. This song says so much that most will never understand. I know the person that wrote this suffered their own, or had someone close that did. It also calls out that once an addict, always an addict and that every single day is another battle for yourself, and that every day you survive is another victory.
Keep up the good fight. Now, and forever.
"You fit inside this box we built,we know better than yourself"
That hits home.
The beginning scared me a lot, I thought Ariel was dying, and Shawn's despair made me cry like a cupcake.
They got right down to business
I think many will agree with me that this music is tearing us to pieces, and then, with the same success, collects our souls again
Exactly what so many of us need! We need to be reborn from our pain, doubts, self hatred and all the things she sang about before that drew us to her music in the earlier albums. She’s teaching people how to be a Phoenix and I absolutely love it!
Ok... But can we talk about how gorgeous this music video is? Not just visually speaking, but also referring to the message behind the visuals. Rel was being held back by her struggles with her mental health. Shawn was drowning in addiction. I feel like they were slipping through the cracks in each other's grips.
The labels were overwhelming. They were so worried about the labels that they never focused on getting well.
The POWER I felt when Rel woke up at the end. And when she and Shawn were performing together. There's something indescribably beautiful about seeing them together, healing at the end of their storms.
This song is an absolute belter (volume up, sing your heart out in the car belter). But with this video it hits differently. The new album is fantastic and you guys are doing a phenomenal job!
Really is! I had this on full blast with windows down cuz everyone needs to hear this song!
I am so happy they chose this song! It's just crazy relatable for me, anxiety and depression are a daily struggle and I hate that people think if you have certain things you shouldn't BE anxious or depressed, I hate that there's STILL a stigma around mental health and that we slipped so bad in helping those in need during COVID-19. I know it's been said to death, but I SO needed this album in 2021, I can't stop listening to the whole thing over and over.
My daughter begged me for tickets to your show in Columbus Ohio, finally I caved and got us both tickets, I had no Idea who you were. I stayed out on the patio having a few drinks and this kid with a spiky mohawk came out, we talked for a while, I gave him shit about his haircut, come to find out it was Shawn
Lol
I've been hooked on this song, was considering starting a petition that this one be made into a music video. Now I got my wish... but I'll be on the road when released :(
I am covering this song for a college class. This band is a reason I'm alive.
I can't push the Like-Button as often as I'd like to...
Greetings from Germany!
What was your favorite part of the video?? We'd love to know.
Привет из России!
Вы классная группа.
Hello from Russia!
You are a cool group
@Sofía Álvarez yes exactly my opinion :)
Honestly, the emotional punch in the gut when Ariel was being wheeled down the hall and Shawn was losing hold of her hand and screaming GOT ME. As did the rest of the video, but that was the first shot that made me really feel it and get into the narrative. The whole thing was a masterpiece, though.
all of it!
@@RissaFaith94 yo for real m8
An absolute banger. Can always feel the raw emotion through Ariel's voice too, not many artists can convey emotion this well. I wish every alterative music fan knew about Icon, they deserve to blow up big time. This is the kind of music that can help those that struggle get through the day.
Ariel and Shaw you both have out done you’re self again, you absolutely killed it with this song and video truly missing you guys in concert.
Shawn*
esta muy bueno lo que haces, sigan asi.
This new era of Icon for Hire is just amazing. Thank you so much!
"ok.. maybe Just a little ..."
your face Ariel, that emotion.. raw power i can connect and relate to... rock 2021!!!
The MV is absolutely gorgeous! Gracious, simple looking yet very impactful. Props for making so many MVs this far, we're really getting spoiled here!
Damn y'all are so ❤️🔥
Loved it, incredible song, the loud "waaaa" noises and you just casually threw in an oscar-worthy performance from Shawn?! You over-achievers :P
This was the first song I heard for this album when it first dropped and it gave me such an amazing first impression. I wish I could put my finger on exactly what it is, but lyrically it hits very deeply for me. I don't think I'll ever get tired of hearing this song.
Joey check out this new band, maybe you like it too. It's a similar style with a female singer
PENUMBRA-Tormento(video)Cheers from Argentina. Let me know if you like it Joey!
This band never disappoints, I've never personally struggled with depression but yet I feel such a strong connection with this Art they make & start feel the urge to cry. I just love them so much & believe they deserve so much more recognition. 💗
Holy crap this was so powerful and the messages behind the visuals were amazing!! This is definitely up there with under the knife for me. I think this is the best video you've released so far!!!!!
Atw
ariel, your songs give off so much strength to those all struggling with anything, and everybody is. Anyone that says they never struggle are lying. It doesn't matter who you are, where you come from, what you have, how you look, who you are in any shape or form, everyone struggles with something and that's ok to admit. what doesn't seem like a big deal to one person, it's life and death to another person. It's all in how an individual person perceives something. you aren't 'screwed up' for having your individual thoughts and feelings on something. YOU are and individual and you can feel what you feel without there needing to be a reason for it and that's ok. no one has to be able to see that you're tearing yourself up inside your head. Ariel really shows that you don't need to hide it until it brings you to life or death. this song brings so much strength to fight it all and come back to yourself and take control.
This is the kind of song that makes me wish i had a licence so that i can drive and vibe and let everything out in solitude and scream it at the top of my lungs
This has been my favorite song. I was finally diagnosed with Chronic Lyme Disease which the medical system ignores and was going crazy for years with it unidentified
Keep your spirit stronger than your physical. Believe yourself more than they say. Smile always.☺️
I just found Icon for Hire like 2 months ago, it’s so rare to find music now a days with meaningful and down to earth lyrics. Absolutely amazing band and this song kicks ass. You found a life long fan keep it up 🤙🏽
I literally cried after the line "I'm alive, I'm not a diagnosis"
I work with people who have addictions and have been homeless, helping them gain and maintain housing, and giving them the support they want to pursue their personal goals. The way you communicated the idea of being a statistic, and when somebody dies or gets very sick namelessly but there's another person there watching, grieving...it reminded me of the people I work with.
I've seen too many files where we are their only emergency contact, and there is no next of kin.
One word: Goosebumps.
Wow. Okay favorite part. That's hard. I am a recovering alcoholic who also deals with depression. In fact alcohol is how I dealt with my depression till I found my artistic ability and photography. So both of your stories in this video touched my heart in such significant ways and like you I tell all that I can you can live successfully in recovery and with depression with my art, writing, and pictures. When ya'll played together in white, that was my favorite part. Like my wife who is such a support to me I see the support you give each other. Bravo, this will be on repeat....
I have to keep telling myself this everyday. "Keep breathing, don't lose focus."
The glitchy guitar break between verse and chorus is SOLID 👌🔥
Such a unique beautiful music and band truly iconic much love keep it up icon army for life ❤ rock on 🤘 great rap flow as well
STRAIGHT FIRE
I have no clue where yall been all my life buy this song came up on my Spotify and now ur my favorite people. Spoke to me so bard. The whole album. So ready to listen to all ur albums.
One day I had my Spotify on shuffle and your music was playing. I immediately became a fan. Love this song and this video is powerful. Please keep making music.
This video was such a punch to the gut with emotions. Powerful video that really emphasizes how much personal stories were laid bare on the Amorphous album. The song itself had already grabbed me up since first listening, but this video really added to the impact.
I can relate to these lyrics so much.. my life took a the worse turn when I was 14 when I was stabbed and suffered a stroke because of trauma it was hard in my health mental. People talking and acting like I was brittle and fragile but that only had my mental health worse, I learnt to brush it of now I don’t care what they think of me.
Apparently my kitty loves your music videos. Every time I turn one on she sits down and watches the whole thing 😂
Just when I think you two can't be any more incredible, you stun me with this masterpiece. I know the strength it takes to be this vulnerable and I am in awe of your bravery. Thank you for constantly reminding your fans that we are not alone, that even our icons struggle. 💜
Holy moly this video is heartbreaking. Shawn's face in the beginning almost made me cry right off the bat.
Icon for Hire is such a great band. So diverse with their content they produce. And it's epic.
this song is one of my favorites; luv yaaaaaaa
been strong for too long.... seconds in and its so relatable....
I love the part when she says "keep breathing don't lose focus I'm alive I'm not a diagnosis" I really relate to that part of the song what I'm getting from that part of the song is when says keep breathing I feel like she's relating to people with anxiety and when she says don't lose focus I feel like she's relating to people who have ADHD or ADD cause people with it have a hard time concentrating I'm one of those people and when she says I'm alive I feel like she's relating to people who suffers from depression and she says I'm not a diagnosis meaning don't think of it as one your a human being who is loved by everyone and you can overcome any battle you face that part of the song really hits home 💙
I just discovered this band yesterday. Good timing to become a fan
Your oficial vídeos are great IFH😍😍
The song is perfect and Ariel looks like angel❤
Wow 😳 wow 😳 that was a great song 🤩 keep it up 👍
I'm completely blown away.....every song is so wonderous.
I am in love with the aesthetics! Especially the white fabric that is pulled by the background dancers. So much detail went into their costumes too! And then there is the mix of perspectives from Ariel in white and Shawn in red... So well done!
Yusssss, I was hoping this would be the next music video. Though I also wouldn't be mad if you made one for 'Sticks and Stones'. 😜 Can't wait! [UPDATE] I AM HURT. I AM VERY MUCH HURT. (But it was amazing -- great job, you guys!)
that update is a Large Mood
I was not prepared for this video to go so hard, damn yo, the just keep breathing untangling the bindings is what got me
Y'all are SO AMAZING ❤❤❤❤❤!!!
This is definitely the best song and best video off this album!
The best part is when the dancers release your restraints and walk away. Then you walk out like a boss! Also the wardrobe in this video is so on point! You both look so amazing.
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OMG!! I don't even have words for how amazing this is!! There's that first emotional punch to the gut of the opening! the fact that right until the end they're shown preforming separately, only to then come together to play back to back in those amazing white and silver outfits! the fact that both were shown struggling in their own way!! This was absolutely amazing!!!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is probably the first time a music video has ever made me cry
This hits home so real. When I was 11 year's old I had to have brain surgery. From 11 till I was 15 I had three Brain surgeries and 33 radiation treatments. I know how it is, a big portion of people thinking I was made of porcelain that could break. Thank God after all that plus SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH more I can't say here. I believe I'm a stronger person now.
Love All of it 😻
Probably my fave from the album, so happy it got a music vid!
OH MY FREAKING GOD...... I'M SPEECHLESS.... you said exactly what i wanted to say all along WOW 🤯😈💯
Hauntingly beautiful, almost ethereal in parts.
There's tears streaming down my cheeks...this song holds such a deep place in my heart, and means so much to me... honestly I needed this song this more than you'll ever know...thank you!
Reminds me a lot of the style that the new falling in reverse remakes have taken, although with very different and unique vocals. Very well done
I'd love to see these do covers of 50s songs. Big bopper, Richie valens, buddy holiday all need the icons touch
Brilliant band, and fantastic song. Been a fan of Icon for Hire since last year, and they're great. Keep up the great work, guys. I hope and pray everyone has a great week, great weekend, Godbless, and stay safe.
You have turned into my favorite band thank you
Your music helps me to get through hard times for years now, i am so proud to listen to your songs all time. I cant tell anyone else that keeps brining out perfect songs over and over again. I‘ve also been to a concert and it was just fantastic, you are absolutely rocking it. Thank you for the stunning music, the true and honest lyrics that i can identify myself with, for the atmosphere you create inside the iconarmy and that you take care and look after your fans. Thank you very much for all you are doing.
Probably one of the best music videos out there
Everything about this music video is phenomenal. It’s so raw and beautiful. MV of the year
This is my favorite video by far. Ariel looks stunning!
Vocal, Lyrical, instrumental, and visual masterpiece!!!! This is talent beyond measure. 🔥🔥🔥🔥💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽
Ok this is tied with Last One Standing of ur best music videos u have made during this album cycle. Also one of my favorite songs from the album.
this is the most beautiful music video i’ve seen in a while omg
All I can say to this is thank you Spotify for showing me this group, this group is just unbelievable and can not stop listening to this group now. Do I need help cause I am Brittle 🤘
This video is amazing! Proud as always
Bloody hell, this is one of those songs that bring *a few* tears in my eyes. Yet again you have managed to do a simple song that has a lot of emotion, meaning and is easy to relate to.
Amazing song ... Video is pretty good too
NICELY DONE
THANK YOU XX
Me thinking the music videos couldn't possibly top last one standing 🤯🤯🤯
Icon for hire never cease to amaze me! 😳🖤
OMG. This song was just recommended to me and I'm crying. I didn't know u still making songs, I missed u so much. A work of art.
The visuals!!! The silk ropes!!!
Whoa. That hits deep
I love Icon for hire so much....You have my heart guys❤
This is so beautiful, the entire aesthetic of it. And I loved the emotions that were shown! This might be my favorite of the new music videos!
The "ghosts/muses pulling the strings" is a beautiful metaphor.
I would love to see Icon for Hire in concert!!!
This song is so awesome 😍 I have it on repeat
I’m not a diagnosis… this hits right in the heart!
Daaaamn, wicked Video 😄💜
BEST song on the whole album. I'm in tears... So many tears.. Phenomenal song. Beautiful music video. I am blown away.. omg.. 👏👏👏
Every Song from Icon For Hire is just beautiful. not a single one i dislike, and this is just another one that is amazing.
Wow!!!! This is ART! I'm speechless but this is the best music video I've ever seen 😍🤩😁