3OH!3 in Baltimore

About 3OH!3

3OH!3 is the Denver electronic hip-hop duo of Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte. They broke through in 2008 with "Don't Trust Me," a bratty electropop track that became an unavoidable ringtone and MTV fixture. The song's dismissive charm—basically telling someone not to believe a word they say—captured something about the band's whole aesthetic. They followed up with "Starstrukk" featuring Katy Perry, which cemented their place in the late-2000s pop-rap conversation. Their songs blend kid-friendly party beats with deadpan lyrical attitude, skiing the line between sincere and ironic so carefully it's hard to tell which side they're actually on. They've never quite replicated those early peaks, but they've maintained a solid touring presence and cult following among people who grew up on their MySpace-era hits.

Their shows are basically sanctioned chaos. Crowds are there to lose it to the hits—hands up, phone flashlights out. The energy is college-party stupid in the best way. They seem genuinely into it too, not phoning it in.

Known for Don't Trust Me, Starstrukk, Touchdowns, My First Kiss, Richkidsclubs

3OH!3 + Baltimore

3OH!3 rolled through Merriweather Post Pavilion in summer 2018, proving they've still got momentum in Baltimore. They leaned into the hits—"Starstrukk" and "Don't Trust Me" got the expected reaction—but what stuck was watching them work through deeper cuts like "Chokechain" and "Double Vision." The Denver duo's brand of digital rap-rock doesn't always age gracefully, but there's something oddly earnest about their commitment to the bit. They closed out a tight eight-song set that felt more like a victory lap than anything desperate.

3OH!3 in Baltimore News

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Live Music in Baltimore

Baltimore's electronic and hip-hop crossover scene has roots deeper than most people realize, and 3OH!3's brand of synth-driven pop-rap fit right into that lineage. The city's never been precious about genre boundaries—it's always been more about energy and hooks. Artists who blur electronic production with rap sensibilities find an audience here, one that appreciates craft over cool-kid gatekeeping. 3OH!3 might not be essential to Baltimore's identity, but they're exactly the kind of accessible, uncomplicated fun the city's always made room for.

Baltimore road trip to see 3OH!3?

Stay in Canton or Federal Hill—both neighborhoods have the restaurants and bars worth spending time in. Try Alma Cocina for Peruvian fare or Pabu for Japanese if you want something substantial before the show. Walk around the Inner Harbor, grab coffee at a local roaster. The Walters Art Museum is genuinely excellent and free. Check out what's at The Lyric or Hippodrome if there's live music the nights before or after. Baltimore's best asset is that it doesn't feel overly polished—the authenticity matches the vibe of a band like Journey.