Within a year of becoming sober, relocating from Los Angeles to Ohio, and inheriting a small home studio setup, husband-and-wife Jon and Nikki Stipp created Hooked Like Helen and became sought after by music supervisors for E!, MTV, Netflix, Hulu, Peacock and more.

In tandem with their success in sync placements, Hooked Like Helen has developed a reputation as an awe-inspiring live act. In 2023, the band completed two national tours with Icon For Hire and No Resolve/Halocene, opened for established acts Jewel, Taylor Hicks, and Blood Sweat & Tears, and performed as direct support for PVRIS at Sandusky Pride. The band’s songs oscillate between intimate piano/vocal arrangements and intense Rock and Roll. Vulnerable and fierce.