Distinct Motive @ The Lincoln Factory

Distinct Motive, real name Phil Shore, is a Canadian dubstep producer/DJ creating explorative, visceral bass music for the masses. Originally a duo formed in 2013 with Josh Bates, the project now primarily represents Shore’s solo, 140-bpm deep dubstep style. 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.

Eric Ray and Andrew Principe, together known as EAZYBAKED, have found the perfect equilibrium between genre-bending soundscapes and delightful nostalgia. Their yin-yang-like synchronicity, founded on 15 years of friendship, quickly transformed into a uniquely rebellious, contemplative and explosive sonic identity. Despite their growing renown in the genre, EAZYBAKED stays close to their original grass-roots philosophy. Their raw, open, and inviting sounds transcend the traditional genre-barriers, creating a lane that is utterly their own. This can be heard clearly in the Duo’s debut album INTERTWINED, released in 2022. EAZYBAKED have supported a wide range of genre leading artists, including GRihk a,àas, Z, Zeds Dead, Rezz, Ganja White Night, and Clozee. They have been booked in a variety of eclectic venues including Red Rocks, in addition to playing sets at high-profile festival sets at EDC Orlando, Electric Forest, Wakaan Festival, Countdown and Okeechobee Music Festival, among others.