Alex Gardner

Portland

Director, Strategy and Operations at Pigeons & Planes

Director, Strategy and Operations at Complex

director @pigsandplans / englishman in america / co-founder @nomattermusic

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Best New & Rising Artists (Spring, 2025)

1 week ago | complex.com | Alex Gardner

We've been publishing some form of Best New Artists feature on Pigeons & Planes since 2013, highlighting the rising artists who we're most excited about at that moment in time. That used to take the form of a monthly list with 10-15 names and couple of lines of text, but times have changed.
mynameisntjmack's New Single "Chase" Featuring Tommy Rich...

2 months ago | complex.com | Alex Gardner |Joshua Espinoza |Joe Price

mynameisntjmack has returned with his latest single, “Chase,” featuring Tommy Richman. The song is the last single from the Virginia rapper’s forthcoming mixtape, Bookmark 2, following previous singles “american spirit” and “argue typing.” He dropped off his EP Bookmark in 2023, which includes fan-favorite hits “Leak” and “numbersnshit” also with Richman. jmack is currently opening for Richman on his Coyote Tour. The 29-date jaunt kicked off on Feb.
SAINt JHN's New Album 'Festival Season' Is Here

2 months ago | complex.com | Alex Gardner |Jordan Rose

SAINt JHN has returned with his newest album, Festival Season. The offering features contributions from Tay Keith, ATL Jacob, and Tommy Brown—and follows JHN’s 2020 LP While the World Was Burning. Alongside the album’s arrival, JHN also announced that he signed a Roc Nation distribution deal. Festival Season was released via his label, Godd Complexx.
25 Artists to Watch in 2025

Jan 29, 2025 | complex.com | Alex Gardner

25 new and rising artists who we're excited to see thrive and reach new heights in 2025, featuring John Glacier, Samara Cyn, Sam Austins, Ally Evenson, YT, Oklou, Florence Sinclair, Igwe Aka, 2hollis, and many more. January 29, 2025Image via Pigeons & PlanesThe way 2025 is going so far, it's hard to feel confident about any predictions (other than chaos).
Best New Artists

Oct 29, 2024 | complex.com | Alex Gardner

We've been publishing some form of Best New Artists feature on Pigeons & Planes since 2013, highlighting the rising artists who we're most excited about at that moment in time. That used to take the form of a monthly list with 10-15 names and couple of lines of text, but times have changed.
What Does It Take to Be a Star? Montell Fish is Finding Out.

Sep 30, 2024 | yahoo.com | Alex Gardner

The path from Christian rapper and vlogger to Prince and Hendrix-inspired rockstar is not well trodden, but it is Montell Fish’s truth. His excellent new album Charlotte is the culmination of a series of fresh starts and new thinking for the 26-year-old artist, who has been tackling life’s big questions head-on over the past few years.
What Does It Take to Be a Star? Montell Fish is Finding Out.

Sep 30, 2024 | complex.com | Alex Gardner

With a bold new album inspired by Prince and the energy in Paris, Montell Fish ponders big questions about the meaning of life, making timeless art, and his journey from Christian YouTuber to guitar-wielding rock star. September 30, 2024The path from Christian rapper and vlogger to Prince and Hendrix-inspired rockstar is not well trodden, but it is Montell Fish’s truth.
Best New Artists

May 30, 2024 | complex.com | Alex Gardner |Jacob Moore |Alex Siber

We've been publishing some form of Best New Artists feature on Pigeons & Planes since 2013, highlighting the rising artists who we're most excited about at that moment in time. That used to take the form of a monthly list with 10-15 names and couple of lines of text, but times have changed.
Pigeons & Planes' See You Next Year 2 Compilation Album Out Now

Apr 5, 2024 | complex.com | Alex Gardner

It's finally here! See You Next Year 2, the new compilation album from Pigeons & Planes, is out now. Recorded over 8 days at Rick Rubin's legendary Shangri-La studios in Malibu, CA, we brought some of our favorite artists together, alongside a host of talented producers and musicians, to join us in this creative paradise and it went better than we could have imagined.
Best New Artists

Feb 29, 2024 | complex.com | Alex Gardner |Jacob Moore |Annabelle Kline-Zilles |Sundhya Alter |Olive Soki-Kavwahirehi

Every month, we round up some of our favorite new music discoveries. Look back at all of our Best New Artists features here and keep up with them all on the Best New Artists playlist. High school is said to be the best years of your life, and this seems to be ringing true for 17-year-old singer Chenayder. With only a handful of singles and one EP under her belt, the Orlando, Florida native already boasts a co-sign from her idol Tyler, the Creator as well as studio sessions with Smino and MAVI.