Distinct Motive is a Canadian producer/DJ creating explorative, visceral bass music for the masses. He quickly made a name for himself with his dark and minimal production style.
Paying homage to the early aesthetic of dubstep while building a sound unique unto himself, he has put his respective hometown of Toronto on the map in international bass music circles, advocating for the original, dub-influenced side of dubstep to elated audiences across North America and Europe. Distinct Motive has gained support from many great dubstep acts/foundational figures such as Mala, Truth, J.Sparrow and J:Kenzo.
With 5 vinyl releases under his belt from 2016-2019 on imprints such as Deep Dark & Dangerous to J.Sparrow’s Navy Cut, Distinct Motive has proven to be a staple in the new wave of the deeper sounds.

Distinct Motive

Distinct Motive's 'Mellow Man' has become a standout track in the bass music scene, receiving support from heavyweights including Subtronic, Zeds Dead, Excision, Caspa, PEEKABOO, Tape B and Of The Trees and garnering over 1 million streams across DSPs. Having played electrifying sets at major festival such as Lost Lands and Midnight Forever, 'Mellow Man' gets a fresh wave of remixes from Caspa, Bukez Finezt, Lost, and Hypho, along with an exclusive VIP version by Distinct himself.

Mellow Man (Remixes)

Distinct Motive