3OH!3 in Raleigh

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 in Raleigh News

• Simple Plan Plot ‘Bigger Than You Think! Tour — The Sequel’ TicketNews · Feb 11, 2026
• Simple Plan Announce 2026 Summer Tour with Bowling for Soup and 3OH!3 therockrevival.com · Feb 10, 2026
• Simple Plan Announces “Bigger Than You Think! Tour – The Sequel!” Live Nation · Feb 10, 2026
• Simple Plan Plots 2026 Bigger Than You Think! Tour – The Sequel! JamBase · Feb 10, 2026
• Boys Like Girls are going on tour this fall Alternative Press Magazine · May 31, 2023

Live Music in Raleigh

Raleigh's got a surprisingly solid electronic and alternative pop undercurrent running through its otherwise indie rock-heavy scene. Venues like The Ritz and local radio support have warmed up to synth-forward acts over the past decade. 3OH!3's brand of catchy electropop with heavy hooks should find an audience here—it's the kind of thing that plays well in a city that knows both college radio and mainstream pop radio.

Raleigh road trip to see 3OH!3?

Stay in the Warehouse District downtown—it's the only area worth being in, with converted lofts and actual walkability. Dinner at The Grocery or Second Empire, depending on your mood. Spend the next day at the North Carolina Museum of Art, which has decent permanent collection and rotating shows, then walk the trails on the museum's grounds. If you want to stay within the classic rock headspace, the local record shops on Fayetteville Street have decent used vinyl, though the selection is hit-or-miss. Make the 30-minute drive to Chapel Hill if you have time—better music venues, better energy.