Submotive
James Davidson's solo chapter after Ulterior Motive, carrying deep engineering skill, Guidance roots and forward-thinking DnB muscle.
Artist Guide
Submotive is James Davidson, a producer and engineer whose past as one half of Ulterior Motive gives the name immediate weight for deeper DnB listeners. The solo project also connects to Guidance, Goldie engineering work and a broader reputation for high-production, forward-looking beats. It is one of the second-round names that adds studio seriousness without needing top-line celebrity.
The sound sits around futurist funk, soul, grit and precise engineering. That makes Submotive a useful companion to the deeper half of the lineup: enough toughness for late-night bodies, enough texture for people who care about mixdowns, and enough identity to stand apart from the more obvious festival rollers.
At LOCUS, Submotive feels like a strong credibility builder. He should appeal to the crew members who get excited by producer lineage and engineered bass rather than only songs they already know. In a four-day setting, that kind of mid-bill depth is what keeps the weekend from becoming too predictable.
Quick Reads
Fun Facts
- Submotive is the solo alias of James Davidson, formerly of Ulterior Motive.
- Bassic notes his work as a producer and engineer from Bournemouth.
- His presence strengthens the second round's serious producer layer.
- Likely favourite Indo meal: nasi goreng, because Submotive sounds like they would respect a reliable classic.