Musician Oliver Tree Dies in Helicopter Crash in Brazil. A helicopter carrying musician Oliver Tree has crashed in Rio de Janeiro. The artist was known for the tracks “Life Goes On” and “Alien Boy.” He was 32 years old.
American musician Oliver Tree, known for the hits “Life Goes On” and “Alien Boy,” has died in Brazil. According to CNN Brazil, the artist was killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro. He was 32 years old. The musician’s representatives have not yet commented on the incident.
California native Oliver Tree began his career with electronic projects under the name Tree, performing at venues in San Francisco. His debut EP “Demons” was released in 2013 on the R&S; Records label. In 2016, he gained attention after collaborating with Whethan on the track “When I’m Down,” which became popular in the fall of that same year. Soon after, the musician signed with Atlantic Records and released the single “Welcome to LA” under the name Oliver Tree.
His real breakthrough came after the release of the EP “Alien Boy” in 2018. The double music video “All That x Alien Boy,” which the artist wrote and directed himself, garnered over 50 million views and cemented his image as an eccentric performer with a recognizable hairstyle and bright 1980s aesthetic. His style quickly became a part of internet culture, and the musician himself emerged as a notable figure on the global stage.
At the time of the tragedy, Oliver Tree was on a world tour in support of his fourth album “Love You Madly, Hate You Badly,” which he produced entirely by himself. The tour began on May 30 in Mexico City and was scheduled to include China, Japan, Antarctica, New Zealand, and South Africa.
The death of the musician became a significant event for fans of the contemporary pop and electronic scene. In recent years, Oliver Tree had been actively working on expanding his audience and frequently appeared at major festivals. His unusual image and approach to visual style made him stand out among his peers. Recalling other cases when artists found themselves in the spotlight due to tragic events, it is worth noting that the memorial evening for actress Verónica Echegui on La 2 also attracted wide attention among fans and colleagues — Álex García shared personal memories of her on air.
Oliver Tree was one of the few performers who combined electronic music with elements of pop rock and visual performance. His work was often discussed in music publications, and his videos went viral on social networks. According to Variety, the artist's representatives have not yet made official comments regarding the incident. It is expected that more information about the details of the tragedy and the reaction of the music community will appear soon.
