3OH!3 in San Francisco

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 + San Francisco

3OH!3 rolled through Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on August 12th with the kind of setlist that felt like they actually remembered what people wanted to hear. They opened with 'PunkB*tch' and spent the next hour moving through their catalog with enough depth to matter—'Double Vision' and 'Colorado Sunrise' cut through the usual suspect songs, giving longtime fans something beyond the streaming hits. 'Touchin on My' landed hard mid-set, and they closed out with 'Don't Trust Me,' which felt appropriately self-aware for a band that's been doing this long enough to know exactly what they are.

3OH!3 in San Francisco News

• Bowling For Soup Hitting the Road with The Simple Plan, 3OH!3, and LOLO antiMusic · Aug 5, 2025
• 3OH!3 Drop New Single, "SLUSHIE" Prelude Press · Jul 25, 2025
• 3OH!3 Release First New Single In Five Years, “SLUSHIE” idobi · Jul 25, 2025
• Simple Plan Announces Bigger Than You Think! 2025 U.S. Tour With Bowling for Soup and 3OH!3 That Eric Alper · Mar 16, 2025
• Simple Plan announce the "Bigger Than You Think! Tour 2025" with 3OH!3, Bowling For Soup, and Lolo Melodic Magazine · Feb 26, 2025

Live Music in San Francisco

San Francisco's electronic and pop-punk landscape has always had room for acts that don't take themselves too seriously. 3OH!3's bratty synth-pop sensibility fits comfortably alongside the city's tradition of irreverent alternative acts. The Bay Area's audiences have historically embraced artists who blend dance production with punk attitude, making 3OH!3 a natural draw here. They're the kind of band that thrives on Bay Area's mix of irony and genuine engagement with pop culture.

San Francisco road trip to see 3OH!3?

Stay in Hayes Valley or the Mission—both neighborhoods have the kind of restaurants and bars that make a weekend feel deliberate rather than touristy. Head to State Bird Provisions for dinner if you can get in; it's precise and inventive without being pretentious. Spend a day in Muir Woods or hiking around Twin Peaks for actual views of the city. The de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is worth a couple hours if the weather holds. Hit up a coffee place on Valencia Street in the Mission just to sit and watch the neighborhood move around you.