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Wild Nothing Release New Single

Matt Sharp and the Rentals Share First Single from New Records

HAIM Release Video for "Hallelujah"

10 YEARS OF ION HISTORY

Fri, 05/31/2013 - 06:41 by Natasha Neale

WOW! Ten years of being in print! It seems like only yesterday that the first issue of ION Magazine hit the streets. We have come a long way since that issue, and we wanted to share some of our favourite “highlights” and “low points” with you. Sure, we can laugh about them now, but at the time, some of these things seemed catastrophic. It hasn’t been all rainbows and unicorns, but with every passing year we have learnt a lot about the magazine business, and ourselves. So kick your feet up, and join us on this little journey through the history of ION.

Elephant Stone

Thu, 05/30/2013 - 10:41 by Natasha Neale

Like a piper at the gates of dawn, psychedelic pop music has once again risen to the top of the new music scene, tweaked to modern perfection by recent crusaders like Tame Impala, Foxygen and of course, Montreal's ELEPHANT STONE. Singer/guitarist/sitarist RISHI DHIR has described their latest self-titled record as being inspired by his obsession with the perfect melodic pop song and the trippiest raga.

Shawn Mrazek Lives! | Thought He Was Dead [Review]

Tue, 05/28/2013 - 23:34 by Natasha Neale

One song in, and you’re left to wonder “Why the hell has this guy been hiding out behind a drum kit his whole life?” Sure, Shawn Mrazek is establishing this as his proper solo debut, but not without the helping hands of, oh, you know a few members of Apollo Ghosts, Destroyer, and They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?. So, no, this isn’t really your average singer-songwriter fare: it’s zany, chaotic, and a bit of a mess, in the best possible way.

Tricky | False Idols [Album Review]

Tue, 05/28/2013 - 14:46 by Natasha Neale

Saying that your new album is better than the one that made you a poster boy for an entire genre of hip, new music is a bold statement, and one that leaves long times fans skeptical even before hearing the product. When 1995's Maxinquaye came out, not only did it bring 'trip-hop' into the household vernacular, it wasn't uncommon for the former Massive Attack alumni (known to his mum as Adrian Thawes) to grace the cover of major publication with the word JESUS under his name.

Film | David Bowie - Five Years

Tue, 05/28/2013 - 00:32 by Natasha Neale

In David Bowie's own words and those of his closest collaborators, the documentary, David Bowie - Five Years uses unseen outtakes and rare footage of Bowie in the studio, on tour, behind-the-scenes, and previously untransmitted interviews to tell the story of five key years in Bowie's career.

Film | Instagram Is

Mon, 05/27/2013 - 09:53 by Natasha Neale

You've probably seen videos out there making fun of Instagram and the people who use it, but for this short film, Director Paul Tellefsen has created Instagram Is, a documentary about the Instagram Community.

ISAAC HOLLAND

Fri, 05/24/2013 - 11:45 by Natasha Neale

Our One to Watch artist for this issue is West Coast native ISAAC HOLLAND. We asked Karyn Gray to profile this natural born artist on behalf of ION.

PREMIERE | VALLEYS “HOUNDS” REMIX BY MOZART’S SISTER

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 10:53 by vanessa

We are proud to have the world premiere of Valleys remix of the song, “Hounds” by fellow Montrealers, Mozart’s Sister. “Hounds” is featured on Valleys new full-length, Are You Going To Stand There And Talk Weird All Night?, which was released on Kanine Records on April 30. The duo of Marc St.

Ai Weiwei | Dumbass [VIDEO]

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 00:47 by Natasha Neale

Artist, Ai Weiwei has released "Dumbass," his first single from his forthcoming album, The Divine Comedy—a rock album inspired by the 81-day incarceration in a Chinese prison that shot Ai Weiwei to international fame .

Arts & Crafts | Norman Wong Photography Exhibit

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 00:36 by Natasha Neale

As part of their 10-year anniversary celebrations, Arts & Crafts continues their festivities with a photography exhibit with Toronto-based photographer, Norman Wong.

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