#rip oliver tree

[fial-inka]

always been inspired by oliver tree's unique persona style and music. thank you, oliver 🛴💔

[geek-png]

A memorial piece for one of my favorite music artists. Just shy of what was supposed to be his 33rd birthday, I wanted to do something more but I don't think I have it in me right now. Below the cut is a longer blurb commemorating him. Would be appreciated if you took a minute to read through it.

I found Oliver Tree's music back in 2019, right around when his online persona and the Alien Boy EP was really kicking off. I remember finding his older music when he went by the name Tree, or just songs he featured in and being surprised that it was the same artist. I normally don't look into artists past their discography, but Oliver was the one exception. His music and style really resonated with me back then, and especially during lockdown. I think it says a lot about a musician's work when you remember the lyrics to songs you haven't listened to in years still clear as day once it comes across your feed again. Listening to the entire Splitting Branches album felt like a blast from the past.

Admittedly I haven't listened to his work as much in the last couple of years, but I've been catching up in the last couple of weeks (as well as just blasting his music in general), and there's some real bangers I missed out on. Sorry Mr. Tree, but better late than never. It's gotten me through some pretty tough shit in the past, and I know it will do the same now after he's gone.

I never knew the real Oliver, only his online persona. Seeing recounting from people who did though, it's clear that beyond the memes and characters, he was a genuine, incredibly talented, creative, driven and unique soul. I don't think there is ever going to be another person just like him, but I know his legacy will live on through his foundation, his family, friends, and fans.

I do plan on getting a memorial tattoo some time in the future, though that's probably still a ways away. Thank you Oliver Tree Nickell for getting me and many others through terrible times, leaving such a monumental impact and inspiring myself and others to keep creating. I never knew you but you seemed like a really cool person, and your absence will be felt for a long fuckin time.

PS. If you want to use this art for like a pfp, feel free. This is as much for him as it is for his community. Nothing commercial though please.

[steampunk-ghostxx]

We're listening to Oliver Tree in this household, we must pay our respects.

[endlessfuckup]

yet another one of my favorite artists has died apparently wtf

[cthunzalgo]

Róbense el cielo, Gaspi y Oliver Tree ……. 😢😪💔

[goddooor]

Rest in peace Oliver Tree and Gaspi...

[xoshathealien]

😭😭 I just found out Oliver Tree died from my dad asking if I liked his music then saying Welp. He’s dead.

Bro I’m crying he was so blunt about it 😭

[coolcatbutcooler]

Fun fact

When you cut down an Oliver Tree to get Will Wood it'll leave a Patrick Stump