10 music acts to catch at Treefort Music Fest 2024
Since 2012, Treefort Music Fest has been a standout festival for the West Coast and is often considered one of the best festivals in the United States. This year’s installment will bring a bevy of folks to Boise, Idaho from March 20 through March 24 for five exciting days of the beloved festival.
From film screenings at Filmfort to comedians such as Marc Maron and Lisa Wallen making folks laugh at Comedyfort, there’s plenty to do. The biggest attraction, as expected, is the music lineup, and this year’s Treefort Music Fest features a slew of grand music acts waiting to take the stage. We look at 10 music acts attendees should check out at the festival. More information about Treefort Music Fest, including five-day and single-day tickets, can be found here.
The National Parks
Fri 3/22 7:50 pm at The Hideout
Coming from the land of Neon Trees and The Aces, Provo, Utah's The National Parks have made their hometown proud with over 150 million streams and sold-out headlining tours. While the indie rock band unveiled their fifth studio album 8th Wonder last year, it's not stopping them from continuing to release music with their recent single “Timber!” dropping in February.
Wizzerd
Fri 3/22 5:40 pm at Neurolux
Endless touring across the United States has earned Montana's Wizzerd a slew of fans with their blend of doom metal and psychedelic rock. Earlier this year, Wizzerd delivered their new single "Dire Wolf," which is their first release since their 2022 studio album Space‽: Issue No.001. The band's Treefort performance comes at the start of their trek across the West Coast, which hits up cities such as Los Angeles and Seattle.
The Thing
Wed 3/20 10:50 pm at The Shredder
Hailing from New York, psych rock band The Thing quickly became a band to watch with a slew of praised performances along the East Coast and their self-produced debut album Here’s The Thing. Their single “Dixie Queen," which stems from the debut album, gained massive exposure to video game fans thanks to its inclusion in the soundtrack to EA Sports’ NHL 2024. Earlier this year, the band unveiled their debut album The Thing Is, which is being promoted with their current tour across the country.
Miya Folick
Sun 3/24 5:00 pm at Main Stage
Los Angeles singer-songwriter Miya Folick turned heads with the release of their 2018 debut album Premonitions, which found them touring with Pale Waves, Sunflower Bean, and Bishop Briggs. The artist's music managed to reach iconic emo band American Football, who invited them to appear on their cover of Mazzy Star's "Fade Into You." Folick is busy promoting their sophomore studio album Roach, which is out on Nettwerk.
Deady
Fri 3/22 6:00 pm at Cyclops Stage
Louisville punk band Deady was born in the midst of the pandemic and quickly became of the region's most energetic bands. Last year, the band landed opening slots alongside Fear and White Reaper, and they delivered their self-titled EP.
Magic Sword
(Late show) Wed 3/20 12:50 am at Treefort Music Hall
Since forming in 2013, electronic trio Magic Sword have been busying unveiling studio albums, releasing a comic book, and touring the country alongside Dance With The Dead and Avatar. The Boise band are also veterans of Treefort Music Fest with numerous appearances under their belt. When they're not touring, the band are streaming over on Twitch. Magic Sword's last studio album was 2023's Badlands.
Rosie Tucker
Fri 3/22 3:20 pm at The Hideout
Los Angeles indie rock artist Rosie Tucker will deliver their new album UTOPIA NOW! this Friday, and they'll spend the album's release day rocking out at Treefort Music Fest. The 13-track album, which follows the artist's Tiny Songs Volume 1, features one of the best song titles of 2024 with "All My Exes Live In Vortexes."
Glixen
Thu 3/21 7:40 pm at Shrine Social Club (Ballroom)
Arizona shoegaze band Glixen were added to endless playlists following performances alongside They’re Gutting A Body of Water, MSPaint, and Narrow Head. Earlier this year, the band delivered their new single "foreversoon,” which is an early taste of their forthcoming sophomore EP. Treefort Music Fest is the band's final festival appearance on their current trek across the country, which featured dates with Softcult, Glitterer, and Fish Narc.
Die Spitz
Sat 3/23 3:00 pm at Rhodes Skate Park and 6:50 pm at Shrine Social Club (Ballroom)
Within two years of forming, Austin punk band Die Spitz landed national tours alongside Amyl and the Sniffers and OFF!, and they've gained accolades from lively performances at Austin City Limits Music Festival and SXSW. The band have been busy promoting their debut album Teeth. They're the only band on this list with two performances going down at Treefort.
Shred Flintstone
Sat 3/23 4:30 pm at Boise Brewing
Formed in 2017, New Jersey indie rock act Shred Flintstone has been one of the Garden State's most promising rising artists with performances alongside Model/Actriz and Merci (and one gig where they played Limp Bizkit covers at a graveyard). We're not sure if a song written by Mr. Fred Durst will sneak its way onto Shred Flintstone’s Treefort setlist, but the act will be promoting their forthcoming Peace Music EP, which is slated to drop on April 12.