Distinct Motive
DubstepDancehall & reggae

Distinct MotiveUpcoming festivals & set times

St. Catharines, Canada · 34K followers on Spotify · 2 upcoming festivals

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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.

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What festivals is Distinct Motive playing?

Temper 2026 (Dec 30, 2026); Griztronics 2027 (May 27 – 30, 2027).

Which festivals has Distinct Motive played?

Wobbleween 2026, Haunted Fest Pittsburgh 2026, Get Freaky 2026, Valley of the Seven Stars 2026, WAKAAN Music Festival 2026, Nocturnal Valley 2026, Lost Lands 2026, Zombie Apocalypse 2026, and 2 more.