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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"

Love letter from the Publisher

Thu, 04/11/2013 - 12:50 by vanessa

I have written, and re-written, this letter three times. The first one was an “Academy Award” style speech thanking all of the people that have contributed to the magazine over the past 10 years (thanks guys, couldn’t have done it without you). The second was a sappy “Thank you for liking us” letter, to all of the readers that have picked up ION Magazine and taken the time to let us know that they appreciate what we are doing (thank you all for supporting the magazine).

Q & A with the creators of Perrier's latest interactive video

Thu, 04/11/2013 - 12:28 by vanessa

Every so often a company does a really interesting campaign utilizing interactive technology. The people over at Perrier are masters at this. Their latest interactive campaign, Secret Place, gives the user a chance to choose your own party experience on your way to find the secret clues to unlock your chance to be part of 5 epic parties worldwide.

Q. Tell us about this latest digital initiative for Perrier?

Their There

Thu, 04/11/2013 - 06:59 by Natasha Neale

Their There are a super talented six-piece from White Rock, B.C., made up of friends Ross Jenkins (guitar, vocals), Adam de Souza (bass), Harley Small (piano, vocals), Jess Desrochers (drums), Rory Hislop (trumpet), and Adam Gough (saxophone). They’ve been in a band pretty much since they began puberty, so if it wasn’t obvious by listening to their debut album, Familiar Skin, these guys have got their sound, style and ridiculously fun live shows locked down.

Film | Ginger and Rosa [REVIEW]

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 07:57 by Natasha Neale

Elle Fanning shines in this emotional portrayal of life in London in 1962. Set against the backdrop of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Ginger and Rosa, by three-decade spanning acclaimed director Sally Potter, cleverly parallels the fear-filled historical threat of nuclear holocaust, alongside the sexual revolution and the troubled adolescence of its title characters, the shattering of their friendship, and more than troubling family dynamics.

Secret Colours | Blackbird (Only One)

Wed, 04/03/2013 - 10:32 by Natasha Neale

A band from Chicago spelling 'colours' correctly! To the Commonwealth!

Harmony Korine | Spring Breakers

Fri, 03/29/2013 - 11:24 by Natasha Neale

Spring Breakers is exactly what you think it is if you know Harmony Korine's work. Spring Breakers is nothing like what you think it is if you're expecting bubblegum Disney princesses having a few soda-pops laying by the beach.

Robert DeLong | The Mixologist

Thu, 03/28/2013 - 09:52 by vanessa

So there’s this guy covered in face paint using vintage video game controllers as midi instruments, while playing drums and a keyboard all at once. It’s not entirely electronic, and it’s not completely indie rock. Regardless of description, the ultimate goal is good old-fashioned fun. Meet the universally talented Robert DeLong. We can’t really label him with a particular genre, and he probably couldn’t either.

Vampire Weekend | Diane Young / Step [VIDEO]

Wed, 03/27/2013 - 14:01 by Natasha Neale

Vampire Weekend has two new songs out from their upcoming third album, Modern Vampires of the City, which is set to be released on May 14. Take a listen at their double A-side single, "Diane Young" / "Step" with these two teaser videos below. "Diane Young" is an uptempo track that's a bit old-school pop rock, while "Step" is more of a romantic melody. If you like what you hear, you can pre-order Modern Vampires of the City and receive "Diane Young" instantly.

Little Burgundy x ION | We Are All Under Construction

Tue, 03/26/2013 - 13:26 by Natasha Neale

We teamed up with our friends over at Little Burgundy for their magazine's spring/summer 2013 issue. With the theme of 'Under Construction', we met up with some of our favourite West Coast creatives with a hidden talent in construction.

Nine Ingredients | Robert Chaplin

Tue, 03/26/2013 - 07:41 by Natasha Neale

Independent headwear and apparel label, NINE, is a community-based brand from Vancouver. Keeping in tune with showcasing true northern culture, NINE introduces 'Nine Ingredients', a monthly video installment that features friends of NINE that inspire them. In their premiere episode, we meet Canadian artist and publisher, Robert Chaplin.

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