Artist
Distinct Motive
St. Catharines, CA
Dubstep · Bass Music · Dub
Distinct Motive is Canadian producer Phil Shore, hailing from St. Catharines, Ontario. Known for his dark and minimal dubstep style rooted in the genre's original dub-influenced sound, he has been a rising force in bass music since 2013. Inspired by attending UK dubstep raves featuring Skream, Coki, Caspa, and Rusko in 2008-2009, he has since earned support from legends like Mala, Truth, J.Sparrow, and J:Kenzo. With five vinyl releases on labels including Deep Dark & Dangerous and Navy Cut, and breakout singles like Shake Junt and Mellow Man, he has captivated audiences across North America and Europe.
Upcoming festivals
Lost Lands '26
Sep 16 – Sep 20, 2026
Thornville, United States
Nocturnal Valley '26
Sep 23 – Sep 26, 2026
French Village, United States
WAKAAN Music Festival '26
Oct 1 – Oct 3, 2026
Ozark, United States
Valley of the Seven Stars '26
Oct 9 – Oct 11, 2026
Arrington, United States
Get Freaky '26
Oct 23 – Oct 25, 2026
Magna, United States
Temper '26
December 30, 2026
San Diego, United States