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- ↑ Marotta, Michael (October 24, 2014). "Talking A Walk: Passion Pit founding guitarist Ian Hultquist announces departure from the band". Vanyaland.
- ↑ Shamaly, Meena (April 13, 2016). "Composer Interview: Ian Hultquist and Sofia Hultquist (The First Monday in May, Silicon Cowboys, My Blind Brother) [VIDEO]".
- ↑ Ian Hultquist on imdb.com
