Treefort Deep Dives

We’re diving into Year 10 of Treefort with 500+ performers and just five weeks to find your next favorite artist!

Treefort Music Fest has been bringing emerging artists to downtown Boise since 2012 and this year is no different. The Treefort Deep Dive series allows you to reminisce on those artists you saw live before they got big + some who you won’t be able to see live again and find the performers that you’ll be sure to dig during Treefort 10.

In the music bizzz RIYL stands for “recommended if you like.” So without further ado, dive into Treefort 10 artists that our team recommends if you like the following Treefort Alums!!

Learn more about each artist in the accompanying blogs, immerse yourself in each curated playlist then head over to the app to add them to your schedule.

Snag your pass if you haven’t already and we’ll see you in the crowd March 23-27!!

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Treefort Deep Dive // If you like… Charles Bradley (2016), Nathaniel Rateliff (2015), Sharon Jones (2013) + Lake Street Dive (2021)

You’re gonna love… Shannon & The Clams, The Shivas, Durand Jones & The Indications, Neal Francis, Thee Sacred Souls, W.I.T.C.H, Shaina Shepherd, Joshy Soul, Ghost Funk Orchestra, Jackie Venson, !!!, Andrew Dixon, MARCHFOURTH, Foul Weather and McKenna Esteb

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Treefort Deep Dive // If you like… Odesza (2014), Ekali (2019), Poolside (2021) + Dan Deacon (2013, 2014, 2019)

You’re gonna love…LP Giobbi, TeZATalks, Goth Babe, Magdalena Bay, Ata Kak, Sinkane, Claudine Magbag, Yak Attack, Morgin Madison, Watkins and Bodie Lee

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Treefort Deep Dive // If you like… Mac DeMarco (2017), Foxygen (2013, 2015) + Molly Burch (2021)

You’re gonna love… Husbands, Paul Cherry, Sean Nicholas Savage, Dinner Time, Men I Trust, Julianna Zachariou, Geese, Sune June, All Things Blue, James Supercave, Dent May, Night Heron, Daniel Kerr, M A N E, Angel Abaya and Joshua Lewis

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Treefort Deep Dive // If you like… Magic Sword (2013-2018)

You’re gonna love… Magic Sword, Street Fever, Trashfence, MISS DRE, ACUDETH, Rituals of Mine, Dresage, Dance with the Dead, Tempestarii, High Step Society, Kissay and Ham’s House

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Treefort Deep Dive // If you like… Run The Jewels (2014), Lizzo (2017), Oddisee (2016, 2018), Vince Staples (2019), JPEG Mafia (2019) + Lyrics Born (2015)

You’re gonna love… Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Jango, Baby Lucia, Magna Carda, Fly Anakin, Akai Solo, bbymutha, Anik Khan, Free Creatures, ZERO, knwbdy, Kari Faux and N3ptune

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Treefort Deep Dive // If you like… YOB (2022), Thee Osees (2016), Chelsea Wolfe (2016), Deafheaven (2017, 2022), This Will Destroy You (2014, 2017) + Black Mountain (2019)

You’re gonna love… Osees, Blood Lemon, The French Tips, Waltzer, Spoonbenders, Gustaf, Beverly Crusher, Itchy Kitty, Ealdor Bealu, Serpentfoot, Smoker Dad, Shutups, MONSTERWATCH, The Macks, Floating Witches Head, ZETA,Ed Schrader’s Music Beat, Prism Bitch and The Regrettes

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Treefort Deep Dive // If you like… American Football (2019), Joyce Mamnor (2015), Tigers Jaw (2019), From Indian Lakes (2015), Camper Van Beethoven (2013) + Built to Spill (2012-2016, 2018, 2019, 2021)

You’re gonna love… Jeff Rosenstock, Joe Vann, Hey, ily, Gully Boys, Indigo De Souza, Slothrust, The Districts, Quasi, We Were Promised Jet Packs, Nation of Language, The Muckers, IAN SWEET, Enumclaw, Deerhoof and The Regrettes

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Treefort Deep Dive // If you like… Mt. Joy (2014, 2015, 2019), Wilderado (2019, 2022), Angel Olsen (2017), Generationals (2015) + Tennis (2012)

You’re gonna love… Fliipturn, College Levels, The Phets, French Cassettes, Proxima Parada, Geographer, Fruit Bats, Typhoon, Sedona, Acid Tongue, Okey Dokey, Luna Luna and MAITA

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Treefort Deep Dive // If you like… The Infamous Stringdusters (2017) + Trampled By Turtles (2015)

You’re gonna love… The Brothers Comatose, The Lil’ Smokies, The Pine Hearts, Hillfolk Noir, Shawn James, Field Medic, The Nude Party, Sunny War, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Karl Blau, Horse Feathers, Sera Cahoone, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Jeff Crosby and TK & The Holy Know-Nothings

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