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3OH!3<\/h1>\n3OH!3<\/h1>\n\u201cOur live show is less a musical performance than a social happening,\u201d says Nathaniel Motte, one-half of the electropop duo 3OH!3. He and fellow member\u00a0Sean Foreman have made a concerted effort to engage a diverse audience. \u201cWe\u2019ve always tried to have our live shows be inclusive,\u201d Motte continues. \u201cWe don\u2019t want to close any doors.\u201d At times, that means digging into the back catalog. \u201cWe\u2019ll even play songs from our self-released record from 2007. The show is dynamic\u2014and there\u2019s a lot of participation. We want the fans to feel a great ownership in the show.\u201d<\/p>\n
3OH!3 originally recorded more than 20 tracks for their new album, Omens<\/i>. \u201cThe songs are all very personal,\u201d says Motte. \u201cThe majority are written by us. There\u2019s no real trick to the process. When I\u2019m creating an instrumental or doing production work, it\u2019s almost procedural. You definitely get into a habit. At this stage, we\u2019ve been very clear and concise about what we want the music to be.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Boulder, Colo., natives (area code 303 inspired the band\u2019s name) first drew inspiration to perform from their parents, who played old records around the house. As teens, both Motte and Foreman were immersed in the region\u2019s underground hip-hop scene. \u201cIt goes back to the way we were raised,\u201d Motte says. \u201cWe trust our friends and family and their reactions to our music. It was listening to local music that fueled us. Lots of acts would come to town and perform. From there blossomed an appreciation for hip-hop and electronic music. We were involved in our college radio station, and that\u2019s where we really bonded.\u201d<\/p>\n
Near the end of a long, grueling touring schedule, the duo looks homeward for motivation. \u201cWe\u2019ve been all over the Middle East and the other side of the world,\u201d says Motte. \u201cIt\u2019s nice to come back to Boulder and just relax.\u201d<\/p>\n
3OH!3 began drawing international crowds after \u201cMy First Kiss,\u201d their collaboration with Ke$ha, became a Top 10 hit in 2010. As the song\u2019s success propelled them to a new level, the duo made a commitment to remain involved in all aspects of their career. \u201cAs a musician, sometimes you have to remind yourself there are people who handle the business side,\u201d Motte says. \u201cWe\u2019ve always been proactive in terms of the management. Any art form involves some form of patronage. The label\u2019s been really good so far. There\u2019s a lot of expectation for us, of course. But it\u2019s great to feel like we\u2019re more autonomous.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2013Blake Boldt<\/p>\n
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