Their Song Spawned an Internet Mystery. Now They’re Ready to Tell Their Story

After years of speculation and investigation by the "lostwave" community, the creators of the enigmatic 1980s pop song "Ulterior Motives" have been identified as Christopher Saint Booth and Philip Adrian Booth. The song, originally part of a 1986 adult film soundtrack, gained viral attention when a snippet was uploaded online in 2021, sparking widespread curiosity and a collaborative search for its origins.

The Booth brothers, who had moved on to careers in filmmaking and music production, were unaware of the song's resurgence until recently. They expressed amazement and gratitude for the passionate fanbase that rediscovered their early work. In response to the unexpected fame of "Ulterior Motives," they plan to release a polished version of the track and possibly more music from their archives, celebrating the enduring appeal of their early compositions.