Artists similar to
The Motels
In short
The artists most similar to The Motels are Missing Persons, The Fixx, Pretenders, Go‐Go’s and A Flock of Seagulls, from the same alternative rock and new wave circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to The Motels?
The artists most similar to The Motels are Missing Persons, The Fixx, Pretenders, Go‐Go’s and A Flock of Seagulls, from the same alternative rock and new wave circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like The Motels?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Berlin and Air Supply have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The Motels" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is The Motels?
The Motels is usually associated with alternative rock and new wave (group · US · active since 1975), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 3 November 2026.