Ionie is a rare blend of bold and vulnerable, spinning a wry, honest soulful pop while drawing on her roots in jazz and theater.
““Reminiscent of Adele or Selah Sue...Ionie has an ability to cut between strong, sultry soul and quiet introspective moments within the same song, lending her music presence and drama. Ionie has that ephemeral ‘stuff ‘, the heart and soul that makes an artist entertaining and relatable.””
The title of ionie’s forthcoming album, IMHO, says it all. Ionie’s tell-all, no B.S. approach to life plays out in every one of her soulful, pop hook-driven songs. A “recovering New Yorker,” ionie moved back to her home state of California after 9 years in New York, and now lives in LA. Though you can’t tell by looking at her, ionie’s childhood was steeped in Mexican culture, her mom hailing from Mexico City. Though her childhood home was always filled with music and art, ionie took refuge in songwriting during the darker days of her father’s addiction. Today she continues to take and make her daily dose of music as medicine.
““Thank you. My faith in music has been restored.””
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8 New York Artists Who Could Be The Next Madonna – Refinery29
"ionie — who, like Beyoncé, goes just by her first name — has one of those haunting, Fiona Apple-like voices that you could hear just once and never forget."
IONIE'S "GIVE ME YOUR EYES" EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW – Huffington Post
According to Ionie...
"'Give Me Your Eyes' is about that one look that can say everything--or nothing at all. We all know what that's like, when you say goodbye to someone for the night--or the morning--and all you want is for them to look over their shoulder at you and smile. The song is about that limbo, that place of uncertainty, when you're getting to know someone more intimately but you have no clue where you stand with them. You're caught up in a whirlwind of emotions but you're afraid to expose yourself because you could lose everything. My life is just a constant series of moments like this, but I try to embrace it. Otherwise, it'd drive me crazy...
Video premiere: "Give Me Your Eyes" by Ionie – Big Takeover
We were captivated by this jazz-inflected number, from San Francisco-born, New York City-based singer/songwriter Ionie, taken from her self-titled debut, released in April of this year.
Cinematic in just two long shots, the video for “Give Me Your Eyes” tracks the highs and lows of two lovers on a hot evening in NYC’s Lower East Side. The piano-driven ballad exposes that moment when a look can say everything—or nothing at all. The video features screen and stage actor, model, and musician Matt Addison as Ionie’s ambiguous love interest.
Fresh Face: Ionie a splash at Rockwood Music Hall – Examiner.com
"Reminiscent of Adele or Selah Sue...Ionie has a an ability to cut between strong, sultry soul and quiet introspective moments within the same song, lending her music presence and drama. Ionie has that ephemeral 'stuff ', the heart and soul that makes an artist entertaining and relatable."
Faith in Music Restored – Pacino Bing, Founder of Factory Floor
"I've told myself for over 20 years that preparation and timing is everything. I can honestly say that if I ever doubted that belief I would only need to listen to Ionie to solidify what I already know. Thank you. My faith in music has been restored."
IONIE – GIVE ME YOUR EYES – sonicbreakfast.com
New York based Ionie released her self-titled debut album back in April. On initial investigation, it’s a pretty mixed bag. That might be a deliberate ploy to show off her varied talents or it might be that Ionie has yet to absolutely find the style she’s most comfortable with. ‘Give Me Your Eyes’ is undoubtedly a stand-out track.
Give it a shot. Give it your eyes. I don’t think it’ll disappoint...
NYC Scene Report – Adam's World
With a combination of jazz, pop, and soul, Ionie makes a heck of a first impression with her debut single, "Give Me Your Eyes"... You should definitely give Ionie your eyes, and ears, for this one... READ MORE
INTERVIEW: IONIE – Vents Magazine
Hi IONIE, welcome to VENTS! ...
Can you tell us more about the story behind your track ¨Give Me Your Eyes¨?
We set out to make an unconventional music video that mirrored the narrative writing style I tend to use in my songwriting. It’s meant to feel vulnerable the way characters in a movie do (props to my director Erica Rose for that execution). It’s only two long shots, so it’s not like a regular music video that cuts to a new shot every 2 seconds, and you get to watch the characters’ experience in real time because of it... READ MORE
Calendar
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October 2018
- Oct 14, 2018 L Rock the Music Presents: Songwriter Showcase Oct 14, 2018
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September 2018
- Sep 4, 2018 Writer's Block Songwriter Sessions Sep 4, 2018
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August 2018
- Aug 21, 2018 *LAST NITE* Summer Residency at State Social House Aug 21, 2018
- Aug 7, 2018 Summer Residency at State Social House Aug 7, 2018
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June 2018
- Jun 12, 2018 Bar Lubitsch (LA) Jun 12, 2018
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April 2018
- Apr 28, 2018 CONNECTED Concert Series (LA) Apr 28, 2018
- Apr 24, 2018 State Social House (LA) Apr 24, 2018
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March 2017
- Mar 9, 2017 The Edison (Los Angeles) Mar 9, 2017
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February 2017
- Feb 17, 2017 The Viper Room (Los Angeles) Feb 17, 2017
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September 2016
- Sep 24, 2016 Back to Ba'sik Festival Sep 24, 2016
- Sep 21, 2016 Rockwood Music Hall - Stage 2 Sep 21, 2016
- Sep 9, 2016 Rooftop Sounds (Secret Location) Sep 9, 2016
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July 2016
- Jul 24, 2016 Rockwood Jul 24, 2016
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June 2016
- Jun 21, 2016 Ilegal Mezcal Presents: ionie Live at Drexler's Jun 21, 2016
- Jun 2, 2016 The Edison (LA Show) Jun 2, 2016
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April 2016
- Apr 12, 2016 Ilegal Mezcal Presents: IONIE Live at Drexler's Apr 12, 2016
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February 2016
- Feb 27, 2016 ionie Unplugged: Live music + Yoga Feb 27, 2016
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January 2016
- Jan 13, 2016 Acoustic Soul at Drexler's Jan 13, 2016
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December 2015
- Dec 29, 2015 Antibes Bistro Dec 29, 2015
- Dec 20, 2015 Ballaro Dec 20, 2015
- Dec 6, 2015 Rockwood Music Hall (Stage 1) Dec 6, 2015
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June 2015
- Jun 28, 2015 Rockwood Music Hall (Acoustic Show) w/ Neither North Jun 28, 2015
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April 2015
- Apr 23, 2015 Album Release Show Apr 23, 2015
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November 2014
- Nov 13, 2014 – Nov 14, 2014 YouBloom Music Festival LA Nov 13, 2014 – Nov 14, 2014
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September 2014
- Sep 24, 2014 Big Apple Music Industry Showcase Sep 24, 2014
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August 2014
- Aug 8, 2014 Bowery Electric Aug 8, 2014
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July 2014
- Jul 11, 2014 Newer Sounds Jul 11, 2014
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May 2014
- May 29, 2014 The Way Station May 29, 2014
- May 17, 2014 Rockwood Music Hall May 17, 2014
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April 2014
- Apr 4, 2014 Tammany Hall Apr 4, 2014
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March 2014
- Mar 20, 2014 A Night of Sirens - Celebrating Women's History Month Mar 20, 2014
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February 2014
- Feb 27, 2014 Heard Entertainment Presents: The Brooklyn Blend Feb 27, 2014