3OH!3 in Denver

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 + Denver

3OH!3 has maintained a solid relationship with Denver over the years, playing smaller venues like The JunkYard where they can actually connect with the room. Their August 2025 set leaned into the catalog deep cuts—"Colorado Sunrise" and "Slushie" alongside the inevitable "Starstrukk" and "Don't Trust Me." They closed with "Don't Trust Me," which felt inevitable in the best way possible. The band still knows how to work a crowd that grew up on their brand of electro-rap-rock, even if the cultural moment has long passed. There's something oddly genuine about watching them do this in their own backyard.

3OH!3 in Denver News

• 3OH!3 Shares First New Music in Five Years Westword · Aug 14, 2025
• Bowling For Soup Hitting the Road with The Simple Plan, 3OH!3, and LOLO antiMusic · Aug 5, 2025
• This Week In Concerts — 3OH!3, Afroman, Rootbeer Richie and The Reveille, Lettuce and More 303 Magazine · Feb 26, 2025
• Simple Plan announce the "Bigger Than You Think! Tour 2025" with 3OH!3, Bowling For Soup, and Lolo Melodic Magazine · Feb 26, 2025
• 3OH!3 Halftime Performance | Denver Nuggets NBA · Dec 28, 2018

Live Music in Denver

Denver's electronic and hip-hop scene has evolved considerably since 3OH!3 first emerged in the early 2000s. The city has become a legitimate hub for bass music, trap, and forward-thinking producer culture, yet there's still room for the electro-pop nostalgia acts that defined a generation. Venues like The JunkYard cater to that sweet spot where hometown acts can reconnect with people who remember when their songs felt urgent, before streaming and algorithmic drift scattered audiences into fragments.

Denver road trip to see 3OH!3?

Stay in Highland, where tree-lined streets and independent bookstores make it feel like you're actually in Denver rather than passing through. Eat at Frasca Food and Wine if you want to understand why Colorado takes its ingredients seriously—it's fine dining without pretense. Before the show, spend an afternoon at the Denver Art Museum's contemporary wing, which often has installations that match the visual language of experimental music. Walk around Santa Fe Drive's gallery district. It's the kind of neighborhood where the art and music scenes actually talk to each other.