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EDITOR’S LETTER

A new year signals a fresh, new start.

At ION Indie Magazine, 2019 presents to us not only
another publishing year, but a renewed opportunity
to bring our readers the best in independent music
of all genres. Now in our 5 year, our New Year’s
th
resolution is an easy one to keep…and that is, to

Kiki Plesha continue to get independent music read about,
seen, and heard! Nobody does it better!

This January/February 2019 edition of ION Indie
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Magazine proudly features one of the most
recognized and celebrated groups in Christian
rock…STRYPER! Senior Photojournalist for ION Marty
Haviik brings to our pages engaging live concert
photography of the group during an electrifying
appearance in Tucson, AZ, as well as conducting
an insightful interview with Michael Sweet, iconic
front man for Stryper. Check it out inside this issue!

We are welcoming to the staff of ION Indie
Magazine Photojournalist Shane Ritschard, who will
be representing this publication in Colorado. Shane
has a real passion for the indies. His impressive
images have appeared in our magazine in the
past…and we are thrilled that he accepted the
invitation to join the ION team on a full-time basis!
You won’t want to miss his incredible photography
of The New Respects – accompanied by a riveting
report by Jim Edwards!

Kiki Plesha