3OH!3 in Riverside

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 + Riverside

3OH!3 hasn't left much of a documented trail through Riverside, which honestly makes this a genuine curiosity. The electro-hip-hop duo has spent the last decade mostly off the radar of mainstream attention, but Inland Empire crowds have always appreciated acts that don't need constant radio play to draw. We're genuinely interested to see how Riverside receives them.

3OH!3 in Riverside News

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Live Music in Riverside

Riverside's music landscape has shifted considerably since 3OH!3's peak. The city's developed a stronger rap and R&B foundation, though electronic music has found pockets of support among younger crowds. 3OH!3's particular blend of party-rap and synth-heavy production doesn't align perfectly with current regional trends, but that's partly what makes this booking interesting. Riverside tends to show up for nostalgia acts when they're done right.

Riverside road trip to see 3OH!3?

Stay in the Magnolia Center area near downtown Riverside, where restored historic buildings sit alongside new boutique hotels and wine bars—it's the only neighborhood that actually feels like somewhere worth spending an evening. Before the show, dinner at Duane's, a reliable California steakhouse with real cocktails and actual craft to the food. Spend your afternoon at the Riverside Metropolitan Museum or walking through the Mission Inn's sprawling Mission Revival campus—it's genuinely stunning architecture, the kind of thing that reminds you why people actually settled this part of California.