There are few artists creating a buzz like James Davidson and Greg Hepworth within the drum & bass world right now. In short, Ulterior Motive as they are better known is big news. They represent the very forefront of a talented new breed, and since first gaining recognition have been quick  to cement their reputation with a slew of tracks which combine intelligent dynamics with out and out dancefloor funk. Their music has received praise from across the scene and their dubs have taken up residence in the record bags of A-listers Marky, Fabio, Hype, Friction and many more. Not surprisingly then, labels are now falling over themselves to get in on the action, with Metalheadz, Critical and Teebee's Subtitles all picking up tracks from the duo.

Greg and James first met back in 2001 after being introduced by a mutual acquaintance and quickly became friends through a shared love of music and in particular, the dark minimal funk popularised by Ed Rush & Optical's Virus imprint. The pair made their first track in 2003 kick-starting a busy period of writing and production before circumstances put things on hold indefinitely. A fews later they met up and returned to the studio, more experienced and armed to the teeth with fresh ideas which blended their passion for late 90s tech rollers with up to date production values. This was the beginning of Ulterior Motive. Musically, the pair blend the sound of classic Virus & Moving Shadow with current influences creating a stark eerie soundscape permeated with sharp beats and guttural synth stabs and flourishes creating a sound akin to other scene favourites Jubei, FD, Script and Teknik.

As their confidence grew they tentatively began sending out demos and in a very short time were approached by Teebee who signed 'Infrasonic' / 'Holding Onto Never' giving the Bournemouth producers their debut release and offering an insight of what was to come. More releases followed including the immense '2098' and the certified dance floor anthem 'Featherweight' quickly making Ulterior Motive's music a sought after weapon of choice for those in the know and the highlight of many a set for the previously uninitiated. So great is the interest in the pair that have already collaborated with numerous dnb luminaries including Zero T and Sabre with several more ready to drop. The guys have even hinted at an album in the pipeline which will almost certainly appear on Subtitles but they have stressed that it's still a long way off. with so much going on right now who could blame them?

Not content with making a name as a production out the the duo are making a name for themselves on the DJ circuit. Having played some the most respected dnb events in the world including RAM, Renegade Hardware and Sun & Bass, Ulterior Motive will finally bring their brooding dance floor assault to Manchester this October. If their already meteoric rise is anything to go by then the city is in for something special… You have been warned!