Alex Gardner

Director of Strategy, Pigeons and Planes

Joined July 2014 | 430 posts

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Our favorite new and rising artists to listen to in May, 2023, featuring Bar Italia, Sir Chloe, Snow Strippers, Wiseboy Jeremy, Highway, and more.

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Our favorite new and rising artists in April 2023, featuring Alex Banin, Patrick O'Neill, Nia Archives, Kara Jackson, Cisco Swank, and CONNIE.

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Best New Artists

Our favorite new and rising artists to listen to in March, 2023, featuring Lola Young, Lelo, Nate Brazier, re6ce, Thoom, and Romeo + Juliet.

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Best New Artists

Our favorite new and rising artists in February 2023, featuring Abby Sage, CLIP, Love Spells, AntsLive, Diz, Portraits of Tracy, jev., and more.

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Best New Artists

23 of the best new and rising artists to look out for this year, featuring Eem Triplin, Ethel Cain, Hemlocke Springs, TiaCorine, Destroy Lonely, and more.

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23 Rising Artists to Watch in 2023

After a three-year hiatus, Pigeons & Planes' No Ceilings showcase returns in December with back-to-back nights in New York City. Get to know the artists.

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Meet the Artists Performing at Pigeons & Planes' No Ceilings Shows in NYC

Our favorite new and rising artists in November 2022, featuring Izzy Spears, Errol Holden, Elmiene, Ray Laurél, Tobias, Mac Wetha, and Destin Laurel.

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Our favorite new and rising artists from October 2022, featuring Boyish, Wil$on, Wakai, Take Van, papa mbye, Ghais Guevara, and Teenage Priest.

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The first-ever Pigeons & Planes compilation album, executive produced by Mike Dean, is available on vinyl until October 21. Get your copy now.

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Pigeons & Planes Releases Limited Edition 'See You Next Year' Vinyl

September's line-up of best new artists includes Hemlocke Springs, Dash George, Monét Ngo, Marco Plus, Fazerdaze, and Riovaz. Time to get familiar.

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