There’s nothing quite like discovering a band that you know is bound to blow up. A culmination of all the right things: raw emotion, unrivalled passion, and the true grit required to survive in an age of single-serving dopamine releases.
Enter Man Motels.
Photo credit: Daniel Sapsford (IG: @mea_tulpa_imageworks)
A 3-piece punk outfit hailing from Stellenbosch, South Africa, their tunes bring an unfettered energy and vibe that leave your toes tapping and head bobbing. High off their recent SAMA 2025 nomination for Best South African Rock Album, they are destined for great things. And this, dear reader is where you can lend aid to a band and a scene that’s been a haven to the freaks and the geeks.
Having played support for The Devil Wears Prada and Dune Rats, it’s now their turn to take their show on the road for international audiences in May this year, and they need your help to get the ball rolling.
Crack a brew and check out this highlight reel from RAMFEST 2025 to get a taste of the energy they bring to the stage with this footage courtesy of Daniel Sapsford (IG: @mea_tulpa_imageworks)
So, if you love Punk and want to show your support for one of South Africa’s premier rock outfits spread the love by donating to the cause at the link below:
Europe beckons so if you’re on that side of the pond and keen to get down like James Brown and want to know when they’ll be blowing minds in your area check the dates below:
-14.05 Lisbon (PT)
-15.05 Odeceixe (PT)
-16.05 Porto (PT)
-20.05 Ghent (BE)
-21.05 Utrecht (NL)
-22.05 Meppel (NL)
-23.05 Sniester Festival (NL)
-27.05 Tuscany (IT)
-28.05 Piacenza (IT)
-30.05 Venice (IT)
Let’s get these dudes where they need to be so they can share their fresh blend of chaos with the global underground!
https://www.facebook.com/manmotels
https://www.instagram.com/manmotels/
https://www.youtube.com/user/themanmotels
Photo credit: Daniel Sapsford (IG: @mea_tulpa_imageworks)
