Introducing the 'See You Next Year' Class of 2022.

POWERED BY [See You Next Year](instagram.com/seeyounextyear) is the first-ever Pigeons & Planes compilation album. The project will feature original songs from some of our favorite rising artists, and it's set to come out this summer. Earlier this month, we announced that [the legendary Mike Dean is executive producing]( the album, and today we're very excited to share the full lineup of artists involved. From the beginning, we knew we wanted See You Next Year to be all about the future. That’s what Pigeons & Planes has been interested in since day one: thinking forward, looking for what’s next in music, and championing artists who are taking risks and acts we believe have the chance to shape the culture of tomorrow. This isn’t a lineup of the hottest acts out right now, or the biggest names we could get. This is a reflection of where we believe music is heading, and only time will tell. Thank you to each and every one of these artists for their trust and for being open to a project that means so much to us. The inaugural See You Next Year class is an eclectic group of artists that we’ve been huge fans of since we first discovered them, and that we know are just getting started. We can’t wait to share this album, but to kick it off, here’s an introduction to the lineup of artists featured on the first ever installation of See You Next Year. See you soon. Read more about the artists here   Teezo Touchdown [Teezo Touchdown](instagram.com/teezotouchdown) emerged in 2020 with metal nails poking out of his hair, a playfully surreal universe created through music and videos, and songs that included uplifting ballads, power pop anthems, and performance art-meets-rap. Teezo’s larger-than-life persona (along with his fast success) stirred up some confusion among critics, but it also won him over plenty of new fans. One of those fans was Tyler, The Creator, who [reportedly]( discovered the music video for “Sucka” in a group chat and was immediately impressed. Tyler eventually invited Teezo to appear on his album Call Me If You Get Lost, and to join him on the accompanying tour. EKKSTACY We first heard [EKKSTACY](instagram.com/ekkstacy) in 2021, thanks to “i walk this earth all by myself,” a song that has remained embedded in our heads to this day. Less than a year later, he’s touring Europe, playing with a full band, and reaching millions of new listeners. What initially drew us to EKKSTACY is his DIY approach to indie music—big hooks and classic melodies weaved together with a somber, handmade touch. But he’s capable of much more than that. The 20-year-old grew up listening to everything from Lil Peep and XXX to Mac Demarco and Elliott Smith, and more recently he’s been getting into post punk and electronic. On songs like “in love,” “it only gets worse, i promise,” and “then i met her” he proves that his deeply personal songwriting connects even as the style of music morphs and evolves, and that will certainly keep developing. Wallice [Wallice](instagram.com/wallice) has emerged as a vital new voice in the indie pop and rock space and it feels as if the sky is the limit for this young singer. She has an understated star power and writes lyrics that cut to the core of the uncertainties of life in your early twenties with a self-deprecating poetry and a wry smile. Her singing style is low-key but impactful, especially when it comes to the hooks that burst forth from every song. From the excellent introduction of “Punching Bag” to the more intense “Rich Wallice” on her conceptual new EP 90s American Superstar, Wallice is yet to make a misstep as she builds towards an eventual debut album. Terry Presume [Terry Presume]( is a contortionist. He’s got the kind of tinny voice that slices through beats like André 3000 and bends around melodies like Young Thug, and there’s athleticism in the way he jumps across genres, tempos, and styles. He’ll sit rap verses next to country-ish hooks (“Did Me Wrong”), splice funk and hip-hop into one of the catchiest pop songs in recent memory (“Act Up”), and then deconstruct that funk and piece it back together for a disorienting but oddly satisfying stomper like “Zaza and Some Runtz.” Baird [Baird](instagram.com/baird._) may not consider himself an expert, but as a vocalist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, trying a little of everything has paid off well. In 2021, while splitting time between Mexico City, Los Angeles, and his hometown of Baltimore, Baird released a project called BIRDSONGS, Vol. 2. It caught the attention of Brockhampton, who invited him to join the [electric creative process that led to ROADRUNNER](. He’s credited on multiple songs from that project, and soon after he released his best solo work yet with BIRDSONGS Vol. 3. Fana Hues [Fana Hues]( emerged in 2020 with debut project Hues, an immersive collection of dreamy R&B songs that introduced an artist with a silky smooth voice and melodies for days. It was quickly clear that Fana was a talented storyteller and an artist with a clear vision, and the reaction to her debut project was resoundingly positive, not just from fans and press, but from fellow artists like Tyler, The Creator and Earl Sweatshirt. After tweeting his support of her music, Tyler later tapped Fana to feature on “SWEET / I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE” from his album Call Me If You Get Lost. Brevin Kim Before hyperpop was even a term that the average music fan understood, [Brevin Kim](instagram.com/brevinkim) was pitching up auto-tuned vocals, jamming together piercing synths with skull-rattling bass, and sprinkling hi-hats over piano ballads. The duo was always ahead of the curve, combining jarring experimentation with classic rock, pop, alternative, and hip-hop sensibilities that we’re just now starting to hear bleed into mainstream music. redveil [redveil](instagram.com/redveil) was just 16 when he [popped up on our radar]( with niagara in 2019, an impressively consistent body of work from a wise-beyond-his-years artist with a lot on his mind. He rapped with clarity about everything he saw around him—the good, the bad, and the ugly—painting a vivid picture of growing up as a young Black man in testing times. Digging into his catalog revealed a technically gifted rapper who was comfortable over lo-fi, sample-heavy beats but also introduced a versatile artist who was experimenting with singing, producing his own beats, and was as in-tune with the latest wave of SoundCloud rap as he was with Earl Sweatshirt. Dreamer Isioma [Dreamer Isioma](instagram.com/dreamerisioma) is doing things the right way, building a sustainable career as an artist by making deep connections with their listeners through honest music, events that put the focus on community, and a message of empowerment for all. Whether the first generation Nigerian-American artist is blending indie pop, R&B, soul, hip-hop, or rock, their personality shines through, a little quirky but always thoughtful and self-assured. Ben Reilly Atlanta-based rapper [Ben Reilly](instagram.com/savebenreilly) has a way of making every other line sound like a hook. He’s been working on new ways to perfect his voice and delivery for years, and he’s a master of dishing out verses that are packed with unforgettable moments. That skill alone is enough to set the foundation for a solid career, and many rappers have done just that. But that’s not what makes Ben Reilly so great. Sash [Sash](instagram.com/sash) was the final artist to be added to the See You Next Year project. When [Mike Dean]( got involved with this album, we reserved some space on the project for any of his selections, and Sash was hand-picked by Dean himself. The 21-year-old New York City artist tells us that his goal is to bridge the two sides of what it’s like growing up: both the fun and the challenges. He starts most songs on guitar and cites artists like Bob Dylan and The Beatles as influences, but he also came up on Kanye, Prince, and Daft Punk, and he’s just as passionate about producers like The Neptunes, Dilla, and Dr. Dre. The result is a timeless foundation with a modern, youthful soul.   [Complex on Instagram]( [Complex on Facebook]( [Complex on Twitter]( [Complex on YouTube]( © Complex Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 229 W. 43rd Street, 10th Floor New York, NY 10036 You are receiving this email because you've signed up for the Next Wave Newsletter. 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