Ivana tease

IN A REFLEKTIVE MOOD: Today’s release of Arcade Fire’s Reflektor has special meaning for HITS PoMo goddess Ivana, who considers it as the acclaimed band’s masterpiece,” In this morning’s lead story, Ivana notes that she’s now been working with the Montreal collective for 10 years—or since the release of the band’s seminal debut Funeral and their breakout performances at CMJ in the fall of 2003. The occasion got her thinking back to her early days as a college rep at A&M 30 years ago, and an earlier band that meant a great deal to her. Good stuff—give it a read as you’re listening to the new album. (10/29a)