“Ian & The Dream' song about Christmas cash gets 1 million Facebook streams.”

“Ian & The Dream's song "We Know How to Fall" featured on The Rick Mercer Report”

"If you're going to do a Christmas song, you may as well make it memorable- and that's exactly what Ian & The Dream did. Like most things they release, the song is complete earworm..."

"We've all thought it. Ian & The Dream finally had the courage to say it with a fiscally-focused video."

"Gimme Money For Christmas featured on popular website Funny or Die in their community page"

"Young Millennials Have This One Holiday Wish- 'Gimme Money For Christmas'"

"Ian Ash shares music on the CI stage including 'Gimme Money For Christmas' "

“Live performance & interview on WEAU - 13 News - Eau Claire, WI”

“Live Television appearance and interview on TMJ4 "The Morning Blend"”

"...A giant stride forward...Hooks enough to overflow a tackle box"

“The Milwaukee band Ian and The Dream craft pop-rock driven songs with heavy melodies and hooks, like the new single, “The Girl Who Knows Everything,” with its decidedly 80’s new wave slant to it.”

“'Ian & The Dream' isn’t exactly a nightmare. In fact, it’s as warm, optimistic, and altogether positive as the band’s sound itself.”

“What if you sacrificed everything to pursue a dream- your social life, your sense of belonging?...Musician Ian Ash of Ian & The Dream was determined to stay true to his self-image...”

"Do yourself a favor and sift through their ReverbNation page; the music you’ll find is a true treasure and will fit into whatever playlist you’re currently jamming to." "Selected as Reverbnation Top 25 Breakout Artist of 2016" "The first single from New Dreams is called “The Girl Who Knows Everything” and was released yesterday, with a full music video to follow suit. Look out for the album to be released September 9, 2016."

"Skopemag.com Homepage Premier- Ian & The Dream New Video 'The Girl Who Knows Everything'"

“Reverbnation Release Dates- June 3rd and Beyond- "New Dreams" by Ian & The Dream coming September 9th”

““Ian & The Dream reminds me of...a little Jason Mraz Twist, a Weezer influence, and even a little Michael Buble!””

““Ian & The Dream refuses to be pinned down by genre- instead they want to celebrate the love of life, the ties of friendship, and the never ending desire to create- the stuff that dreams are made of.””

"After reviewing more than 4,500 songs on ReverbNation, we selected Ian and The Dream and the rest is history."

"Wisconsin Indie Band Ian & The Dream on Having the Passion for Music"

“Homepage Feature on Reverbnation.com”

“Ash nails it perfectly with songs like ‘Steppin’ On My Shoes’ and ‘That’s Love.’ My goodness, the Beach Boys are strong with that latter track. I do want to mention something important: I keep talking of the pinnacle Californian band because Ian & The Dream assume the role in a contemporary fashion so well. Their sound is still surprisingly original and stands on its own two feet without any comparisons.”

““This is music that has all those fantastic elements of the Beach Boys- it’s kind of that California pop that has been lost since the 1960’s… He’s unearthing it again and turning it into something that’s their own””

“Ian & The Dream with an impromptu performance on CBS 58 News that will blow you away”

““The band, with the help of a publicist, released their album “California Cauliflower” independently at last year’s Yellow Phone Music Festival… All of this hasn’t gone unnoticed…””

“If I could describe Ian Ash of Ian and the Dream it would be in one word. Renascence. As in cultural revival. Let’s face it. After hearing hundreds of bands every day you begin to see a pattern develop in musical tastes. That patter was shattered when I heard “California Cauliflower”, out now on iTunes. I talk to Ian about his music , influences, and the general state of the music scene and how the band was able to make “California Cauliflower” both relevant and interesting more and more with every song.”

"As always, the band is able to insert their own inimitable style into the composition."

"The band first hit us with a poppy, hook-heavy and undeniably catchy collection titled 'California Cauliflower'"

"These 3 musicians have come together and created an upbeat, fun, & catchy sound that leaves you feeling good and wanting more. Their new album “California Cauliflower” is out now and its well done."

"...A smash and I could hear it in any big budget romantic comedy. Did you hear me Drew Barrymore, Sandra Bullock and Jennifer Aniston?"

"Surprisingly fresh!"

“Here at 88Nine, we are excited to announce that Milwaukee band, Ian and the Dream, will be preforming at the Radio Milwaukee studio on Thursday for this weeks edition of 414 Music Live. Starting as High school friends, Ian Ash and Chivo, came together to form Ian and the Dream in 2008. The band’s name was an early acknowledgment of the uphill battle they understood they would be fighting in order to make a name for themselves in the Music Industry. This Milwaukee band has made amazing strides. Their story is not one of holing up in a cabin in Medford, Wi, only to emerge with a critically acclaimed debut album. Their story may not be as romanticized as Justin Vernon's, but it is certainly admirable. The duo has garnered attention by working slowly; winning contests such as Bodog’s Battle of the Bands and a “Top Singer” award at the Waukesha County Fair. Persistence such as this won the band an opening-slot with the Beach Boys.”

“The band Ian and the Dream played for Wisconsin Tonight viewers.”

“The local band Ian and the Dream has a new album coming out September 5, 2014. It's called California Cauliflower. The band came on Wisconsin Tonight to debut the song "Steppin' on My Shoes". For more information visit: http://ianandthedream.com/”

“Wednesday on Lake Effect: LeVar Burton talks about his 23-year run as host of the public television series, Reading Rainbow, and his work today as an advocate for reading education – work that will bring him to Milwaukee this month. Later, music producer, musician, and Viroqua native Butch Vig discusses the state of the music industry and the new album coming out soon by Garbage, the band he co-founded in Madison in the 1990s. And we’ll hear a performance from the Waukesha-based band, Ian and the Dream, whose own new album comes out this week. Guests: LeVar Burton, host, Reading Rainbow Butch Vig, musician and keynote speaker, Yellowphone Music Conference Ian and the Dream, Waukesha-based band​ Segments: LeVar Burton: Reading Rainbow Helped Build A Generation of Readers Garbage In, Garbage Out: Musician/Producer Butch Vig comes to Milwaukee Dreaming Big in Milwaukee: Ian and the Dream Head to Yellowphone”

“Ian and the Dream, "California Cauliflower" (Sept. 5, ianandthedream.com) Listen to "Steppin' On My Shoes" from Ian and the Dream's "California Cauliflower." There are corny lyrics here and there, but it's hard not to like these happy-go-lucky dreamers, especially when songwriting frontman Ian Ash gets his geeky Ben Folds-style piano pop on for "Keeps Me Running" and the lovey-dovey "Thank You Girl." Release show: 12:30 a.m. Sept. 5, Evolution Gastro Pong, 233 E. Chicago St., as part of the Yellow Phone Music Conference. Free.”

“As a new band, Ian and the Dream really lucked out. The Milwaukee power pop act's first two EPs — a self-titled release in 2012 and "Saturns of Stars" in 2013 — were produced by a Grammy winner, Stephen Short. Short worked with the likes of Paul McCartney, Queen and Genesis at Trident Studios in London; won Grammys for his work for Chaka Khan and Christian band dc Talk; and managed the band Augustana early in its career. You may have even heard a song about him — "Steven's Last Night in Town" by Ben Folds Five. Ian and the Dream is celebrating the album release at the fourth annual Yellow Phone Music Conference from Sept. 4 to 7. After panels and networking sessions at the Hyatt Regency on Sept. 5 and 6 for bands and music industry professionals — including a keynote presentation Sept. 5 with Elektra Records President Jeff Castelaz and Grammy-winning producer and Garbage drummer Butch Vig — 40 bands will play free shows at multiple locations in the Third Ward.”

“Ian & The Dream’s “California Cauliflower” sounds like summertime. Remarkably sunny the songs are full of optimism. The poppy nature of the songs is undeniable as they are full of wonderful hooks. Lyrically the songs have plenty of hope in them as they sync up perfect with lush instrumentation. With a true sense of playfulness they are able to tap into the older classic pop groups.”

“MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Summer is the best time in Milwaukee because there’s a ton of live music — outside. Local guys, Ian and the Dream, joined the Studio A team on Thursday, June 19th. Ian and the Dream will be performing at Waukesha’s Friday Night Live.”

"Ian & The Dream EP- 5 Stars out of 5"

"Ian & The Dream Love to Live in the Moment"

"Ian Ash to open for Beach Boys" - Sarah Millard