Streaming LIVE from Toronto every Saturday night, Rebel Mix features a distinctive selection of underground minimal, tech & deep house. Each week host Esther Benoit presents the most talented local DJs & duos, inviting them to share the decks for a 2 hour live mix. You can catch Rebel Mix Saturd…
Streamed LIVE on Techno.FM on September 28, 2024 Tech house, deep tech & dirty, mixed by @estherbenoit
Streamed on Techno.FM on April 20, 2024 This week's episode features an exclusive guest mix from Ottawa-based DJ/producer, Joe Rowe (Farris Wheel Recordings/MK837)! Follow Joe Rowe: @dj-joe-rowe A 20-year veteran of the Canadian underground electronic music scene, Ottawa-based DJ/Producer Joe Rowe has had the opportunity to perform at an impressive number of prestigious clubs, raves and festivals, including The Guvernment, Circa, White Rabbit, Surface, Mercury Lounge, The Wiggle Room, The Trinity Rooms in Ireland, Revolution in New York City, Groove & Bass Festival, and the World Electronic Music Festival to name a few. In recent years Joe has been busy in the studio focusing on Tech House, Progressive, Melodic House & Techno. His single "The Pursuit of Loneliness" saw support from artists such as Judge Jules, Korolova and Sean & Dee, and hit #1 on the Progressive House Hype Top 100 on Beatport, even breaking into the overall Top 100 for all genres combined! Also, his recent track "Concentrate", which was signed to the legendary Farris Wheel Recordings, received support from Sam Divine, Vanilla Ace and Black V Neck, scored a Tech House Hype Top 10 chart position, received a Beatport Editor's Hype Pick, and was even featured by Dirty Bird Radio as the intro track for episode 418! Over the years, Joe has also had the opportunity to perform alongside some of the biggest names in the industry, including Sander Van Doorn, Showtek, Angerfist, M.A.N.D.Y, Global DeeJays, A*S*Y*S, Gene Farris, Christopher Lawrence, DJ Isaac, D-Nox, DJ Icey, Return of the Jaded and more! An experienced producer, promoter and performer, Joe is always happy to share his industry knowledge with others, and enjoys doing his part to foster the next generation of Canadian talent.
Streamed on Techno.FM on March 23, 2024 This week's episode features an exclusive guest mix from @djresy . This gem of a mix is uplifting, warm and sure to keep you dancing. REsy (pronounced ree-see) is a vibe setter. Her DJ career started in #Brooklyn in 2012 following a decade of producing electronic music events & festivals prior. REsy is also the founder of @yes_and_yay Events which hosted Church Service (later called The Den), the infamous Thursday night party in a Manhattan speakeasy. Favoring vocals and deep, ethnic beats in her mix of #House, #Techno, and Indie #Electro, REsy has a signature sound that has been described as uplifting, soulful, organic, and effortlessly sexy; her purpose is clear - to keep you dancing. Her debut single “El Saltito Corazon”, was released in 2022. She is busy in the studio with more new music coming soon. Follow REsy: @djresy
Streamed on Techno.FM on March 2, 2024 This week's episode features an exclusive guest mix from UK-based DJ/producer, Sousk. Based in Portsmouth in the UK. A drummer by trade, Sousk (Tim Cook) drummed his way through the 90's, before picking up a pair of turntables. His musical tastes are eclectic, influenced by the acid house and UK rave scene and the rhythms of Detroit and Chicago. Sousk is a self-taught producer with early tracks on Railyard, Fade and Kismet, Classic Music Company and recent productions on Lucid Flow, International DJ Gigolos, Souvenir, Partout and his own label Wolf Trap where he has also released music from artists such as Sierra Sam, Klartraum, Ma Spaventi, Vince Watson, Madben, Nadja Lind, Moonface and Reset Robot. He's a collector of vinyl and hardware, a lover of the unique, raw and analogue, his tracks reflect his love of the sounds of yesterday brought into the now. Follow Sousk: @sousk
Streamed LIVE on Techno.FM on December 20, 2024 Clubby, dirty tech house mixed by @estherbenoit
Streamed LIVE on January 13, 2024. Mixed by host @estherbenoit Imperfect, a little messy and fun as hell. More housey, less underground.
Streamed LIVE on December 30th 2023 on Techno.FM Mix by host @estherbenoit. This mix is a little more minimal, dark(ish) and stripped back than the usual sound, a little more underground and less tech-housey.
Streamed LIVE on Techno.FM on October 21, 2023. This week's guest mix is from french dj/producer, Izadora! A regular at Montpellier venues and festivals, she is also a resident on Divergence Radio and Radio Grenouille. She's released on Caisson Gauche Records and Arodazy and is preparing for the release of her first EP "Storm I Love You”. Follow Izadora @izadora-celada www.instagram.com/izadora.dj
Streamed LIVE on Techno.FM on September 2nd 2023 This week's guest mix is from Laydee V, label boss of @platform-7even and PL7 labels. Veronika aka Laydee V started spinning at clubs in London and has performed at venues such as Ministry of Sound, Pacha, White House, The Egg, Jessie Mara & Linda Farrow fashion shows, and more. She's also played in Ibiza, Bermuda, San Francisco, Murcia (Spain), Mamaia Beach & Afterhills Festival in Romania, Milan in Italy, Sun Goes Down Parties in Mauritius, Cancun Mexico, New York City and her home country Czech Republic. Her latest 3 x tracks have been played and supported by BBC Radio and she was also asked to record 10 mins intro-mix with her own production for BBC Radio London. Laydee V also collaborated with one of the biggest house DJs/Producers Kolombo, Luco Lands, Daniel Meister, Meet, Nia Blaq, Del Fonda and many more. Follow Laydee V: @verunka17 https://www.instagram.com/dj_laydee_v/
This week's show pulls from the playlist host @estherbenoit took to Comfort Zone (Toronto) a week before this show was recorded. Funky tech house, groovy basslines, and hints of techno flavour. Streamed live on Techno.FM on August 19th, 2023. Mixed by host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm
Here's the first half of this week's show. An eclectic selection ranging from tech house to melodic house with a classic electro track thrown in. Streamed live on Techno.FM on July 15th, 2023. Mixed by host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm
Streamed live on Techno.FM on July 8th 2023. Mixed by host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm
Featuring a 2-hour guest mix from special guest FRLNSR. Streamed live from CTRL Room in Toronto on Techno.FM, February 18th 2023. FRLNSR is a Montenegrin DJ, currently based in Toronto. His sound is progressive with driving, hypnotic rhythms, and an unmistakable chunky groove. Although he is usually known for progressive house, he brought his favourite deep tech to the show, enjoy! More from FRLNSR: @frlnsr FRLNSR on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frlnsr_ For more Rebel Mix: www.rebelmix.fm
First episode of the new year! Streamed live on Techno.FM on January 7th 2023 with host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm
Streamed live on Techno.FM on November 26th 2022 Mixed by @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm
Streamed live on Techno.FM on November 19th 2022 Mixed by @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm
Recorded LIVE on Techno.FM on July 23rd 2022 Mixed by host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm
Recorded LIVE on Techno.FM on July 9th 2022 Mixed by host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm
Streamed LIVE on Techno.FM on June 4th 2022 This week's guest is Toronto-based No Entropy SC: @noentropymusic IG: noentropymusic No Entropy has been making her mark in the Toronto scene, playing across local venues and some of the city's best underground raves. Her sets are characterized by deep basslines, percussive progressions, trippy vocals, and grooves that one can lose themselves in. She loves the complexity of layering sounds, and creating a feeling of magic, and a feeling of being somewhere else, like in another dimension, or in a trance through music. Bring out your good sound system for this 2 hour journey. Enjoy!
Recorded LIVE on Techno.FM on April 30th 2022 Mixed by host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm
Recorded LIVE on Techno.FM on April 16th 2022 Mixed by host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm
Recorded LIVE on Techno.FM on March 12th 2022 Mixed by host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm
Recorded LIVE on Techno.FM on February 19th 2022 Mixed by host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm
Recorded LIVE on Techno.FM on February 5th 2022 Mixed by host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm Lerve (Original Mix) - Longstocking I Like To Go Out (Original Mix)- Mikey Lion In The Dark (Extended Mix)- GotSome, George Kwali Give It Up (Extended Mix)- Kyle Walker, Max Styler Who Are You (Chris Lake Extended Remix) - Miane, Chris Lake Freak (Original Mix) - Rafa Ristallo Super Free (Original Mix) - Kolombo Toxic (Original Mix) - Simon Jetzke, David Keno Got Your Love (Original Mix) - Mane, Frankov Too Clean (Extended Mix) - Sydney Blu, Cari Golden Nightshade (Karsten Sollors Remix)- Sydney Blu, Amalia Leandro Swan (Mendo & Yvan Genkins Extended Dub Mix) - Simone Liberali Tremors :Nemesis feat. Robot Koch (Adriatique Remix) - Dehlia De France
Recorded LIVE on Techno.FM on February 5th 2022 Mixed by host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm Resistance (Roxx Cherry) - Sascha Sonido, Roxx Cherry To The Beat (Extended Mix)- Ten Story In The Dark (Extended Mix)- GotSome, George Kwali I Like To Go Out (Original Mix)- Mikey Lion Got Your Love (Original Mix)- Mane, Frankov Give It Up (Extended Mix)- Kyle Walker, Max Styler Skyline (Seb Zito Remix)- Samu.l Killing This Beat (Extended Mix)- Mr. Kavalicious Nasty feat. Kiddy Smile (Extended Mix)- Catz 'n Dogz Get High (Original Mix)- Shiba San Rolling On Fleek (Original Mix)- Daniel Levak, Format_B Lets Dance (Extended Mix)- Disaia Swan (Mendo & Yvan Genkins Extended Dub Mix)- Simone Liberali Animals (Original Mix)- Ardalan, Walker & Royce, Escapade Laser Lass (Original Mix)- Jamie Jones Polanco Hills (Original Mix)- Ninetoes The Vibe (Extended Mix) - Lorenzo De Blanck Too Clean (Extended Mix)- Sydney Blu, Cari Golden Good Vibes (Original Mix)- Eddy M What You Talking Bout? (ZDS Remix)- Jesse Rose
Recorded LIVE on Techno.FM on May 22nd, 2021 Mixed by host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm Tracklist: Micramour (Original Mix)- @mihai-popoviciu-1, @toygun_hc Follow Us (Original Mix)- @nazzthehitmaker Est (Original Mix) - @avantesounds W You (Original Mix)- @miane_wav Greys (Original Mix) - @shlomiaber Sexy Flow (Original Mix)- @chicksluvus , @medeew L'amour (Original Mix)- @gabe, @lauroviotti My Head (Extended Version)- @miane_wav Fuel (Original Mix)- @underscoreofficial Beat Won't Stop (Original Mix)- @dariobaldasari Let Me Ft. Thomas Gandey ( @kevin-over´s 6AM Mix)- @thomasgandey , @habischman Aaya (Kuo Climax Remix)- @dubphone Berige (Original Mix)- @roncosta Soul Food (Extended Mix)- @genefarris Twilight (Original Mix)- @patlac
Guest Mix by @jessechampagne Streamed on Techno.FM March 13th 2021 MORE ON JESSE: A founding member of Heavy Meta, Toronto's fire-breathing dragon art car, he has performed across North America, bringing his signature mix of melodic house, progressive, and techno to events such as Burning Man, Elements Music & Arts Festival, Minus Zero, Metaverse, Secret Society, and more. https://soundcloud.com/jessechampagne For more Rebel Mix: www.rebelmix.fm
Recorded LIVE on Techno.FM on January 23rd 2021 With host @estherbenoit
Streamed on Techno.FM on October 3rd 2020 Toronto-based Bad Gateway @badgatewaydotbusiness is Ryan V. Hays and Danny Shaddick. Techno bangers with an emphasis on live performance. In February they put out their first singles with Toronto-based ORO Records, and are currently finishing their first album ‘Bombers’, to be released fall 2020. www.facebook.com/badgatewaydotbusiness @badgatewaydotbusiness For more Rebel Mix: www.rebelmix.fm
Rebel Mix is pleased to celebrate its 10th anniversary with an exclusive guest mix from Toronto-based artist, @loxxe ! Loxxe is a Toronto-based DJ who brings bold, fearless and dynamic sets to any party she plays. She’s performed at some of the biggest events and festivals across the city, such as Harvest Festival, Everybody, Promise Cherry Beach and the Sunday Afternoon Social. Her sound is versatile, teetering effortlessly between hard, driving techno and warm, dreamy deep house. www.facebook.com/djloxxe For more Rebel Mix: www.rebelmix.fm
Recorded live on Techno.FM September 5th 2020 with host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm
Recorded live on Techno.FM August 8th 2020 with host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm Track listing: With You feat. Griffin (Original Mix) - @matt-prehn Sanctuary feat. Mr. V (Original Mix) - @admn , Mr. V, @oliverdollar Let Me Dance ( @sebo-k Remix) - @martinlandsky Please U (Original Mix) - @james-silk Indigo Girl (Original Mix) - @djwild Tivoli's Groove (Original Mix) - @dariussyrossian Tropicana (Original Mix) - @djdemuir, @joshbutler Bang (Original Mix) - @eddymdj What Ya Want (Extended) - @cloonee Cabaret Des Belles Lettres (Original Mix) - @chriscarrierofficial Hannah's Wings (Original Mix) - @enzo-siffredi Lemonade (Original Mix) - @bibi-87 Hours ( @iammarshallf Remix) - @ladyleshurr, @paigey_cakey, @sonofkick F U N K (Original Mix) - @chris-larsen Heartbeats (Original Mix) - @lukeandymusic, @oceanroulette Sugar Daddy (Original Mix) - @chris-larsen Original artwork: www.instagram.com/kuromillo/
Recorded live on Techno.FM May 22nd 2020 with host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm
Streamed LIVE on Techno.FM on May 16th 2020 This week's guest mix is from Melbourne-based dj/producer, Mha Iri @mha_iri , featuring all original tracks. Mha iri's production style is melodic yet driving with tough basslines and kick drums paired with dark synths and her own ethereal vocals to give a unique sound that is as captivating as it is dance worthy. Her strong musical style and powerful connection with her audience have allowed her to quickly carve out a name for herself the underground music scene. She has played at a myriad of established underground venues in Australia and Internationally. She also holds a residency with Xe54. Mha iri's tracks have received support from artists such as Deborah De Luca, Luigi Madonna, Coyu, Joseph Capriati, Spartaque, Mario Ochoa and many others. https://soundcloud.com/mha_iri https://www.facebook.com/Mhairi.Melbourne
Streamed LIVE on Techno.FM on April 4th 2020 Faetal @taliya-cohen has recently immersed herself in the pulsing depths of spacey techno grooves, and can also be found exploring minimal bouncy house, broken-beats, and jazzy classics. She is on a quest to find music that reaches deep and inspires movement. Faetal is a resident and organizer of the following events: Architextures, a weekly underground electronic music night at ROUND venue; Cyclelogic, where predominantly female lineups supply groovy house and techno, and Toronto Impulse an alternative event at the MOD club. When she isn’t behind the decks Faetal works as a full-time circus performer with Illuminair Entertainment. Her love of movement and music lends to a deep commitment to keeping the dance floor both moved and moving. https://www.facebook.com/movedandmoving/ https://soundcloud.com/taliya-cohen www.rebelmix.fm
Streamed LIVE on Techno.FM on March 7th 2020 Joumana is one of Montreal’s fastest rising artists in the electronic scene right now. Originally from Lebanon, her musical journey started as a child playing the piano. Her passion for electronic music emerged when she discovered its magnetism in 2016, ever since then her commitment and talent has carried her on to play at some of the best venues and events in Montreal. Some of these include Le Salon Daomé, Stereo, Newspeak, Velvet Speakeasy. This summer she has played at the renowned Piknic Électronik, PY1, AIM Festival and Illusion Festival. Joumana’s energy behind the decks is luminous and contagious, her ability to adapt to the crowd’s energy is what makes her sets captivating allowing listeners to immerse themselves in cultures and sounds from around the globe. When asked where her dream venue would be, she affirmed that as long as the crowd is there for the music and is open receiving the energy she puts forth, it would not matter where she plays. This commitment to her sound allows her to stay humble and true to herself and tribute some artists she loves which include Mercan Dede, Hrag Mikkel, and HAFT. https://www.facebook.com/joumana.dj.mtl/ https://soundcloud.com/joumanamusic www.rebelmix.fm
Recorded live on Techno.FM February 29th 2020 with host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm
Episode #306 with host @estherbenoit Recorded LIVE on Techno.FM February 22nd 2020 www.rebelmix.fm
Episode #305 with host @estherbenoit Recorded LIVE on Techno.FM February 15th 2020 www.rebelmix.fm
Episode #304 features guest dj Jesse Champagne and was originally aired on Techno.FM on February 8th 2020. Follow & Support Jesse Champagne: https://soundcloud.com/jessechampagne A founding member of @heavy-meta, Toronto's fire-breathing dragon art car, he has performed across North America, bringing his signature mix of melodic house, progressive, and techno to events such as Burning Man, Elements Music & Arts Festival, Minus Zero, Metaverse, @secretsocietyto and more. If you're looking for an emotionally investing journey from the-ones-and-twos, Jesse Champagne is your spirit guide.
Episode #302 features guest dj Matt Star (DE) and was originally aired on Techno.FM on January 18th 2020. Follow & Support Matt Star: https://soundcloud.com/matt-star https://www.facebook.com/Matt.Star.DJ Matt Star released his first record "The art of M" on Weave Music in 2006. Matt Star describes his style as “Everything I like“. He plays everything from Ambient and Trip Hop to House and Techno – depending on the mood. But in the clubs he mostly goes ahead in a pretty strict and determined way: "it’s got to make people dance! it has to be groovy!" To date, Matt has released countless records under various pseudonyms like STAR_DUB, CNTRL, YAMYAM, STARBUG, POLYFAN POLYPHENIX, and BINARY OPERATOR.
Episode #301 with host @estherbenoit Recorded LIVE on Techno.FM January 11th 2020 www.rebelmix.fm
Streamed LIVE from CTRL Room (Toronto) on Techno.FM on January 4th 2020 Episode #300 is a 5-hour special featuring special guests Ben Cormier & Jackie Spade. This is the final hour featuring @jackie-spade www.rebelmix.fm
Streamed LIVE from CTRL Room (Toronto) on Techno.FM on January 4th 2020 Episode #300 is a 5-hour special featuring special guests Ben Cormier & Jackie Spade. This recording features @jackie-spade b2b with @bencormier www.rebelmix.fm
Streamed LIVE from CTRL Room (Toronto) on Techno.FM on January 4th 2020 Episode #300 is a 5-hour special featuring special guests Ben Cormier & Jackie Spade. This is the first hour, with host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm
Episode #297 with host @estherbenoit Recorded LIVE on Techno.FM December 7th 2019
Aired on Techno.FM November 30th 2019 This week's episode features a one-hour guest mix from berlin-based dj, Denite (Diynamic / Get Physical / Third Ear / Gruuv / Redlight Music). http://soundcloud.com/denite http://www.facebook.com/denitemusic http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/denite DENITE's set tracklist (first hour): 01 Benoit & Sergio - Walk And Talk 02 Maya Jane Coles - Senseless 03 Morgan Geist - Detroit 04 Missing Linkx -Who To Call 05 Daniel Kyo vs Stevie Wonder - Superstition (Daniel Kyo Total Remake) 06 Edward Surf - Muses 07 Denite - Ain’t No 08 Catalan FG & Sven Löve - Another Man 09 Missing Linkx - A Short History Of… 10 Denite - Jazz To Me 11 In Sync -Everybody's Dancing 12 Fitzzgerald - Genius Of Love 13 Qubiko - OtherSide 14 K.E.E.N.E. - Negra Macha
Episode #291 features guest dj Bliz Nochi (Germany), and was originally aired on Techno.FM on September 28th 2019. Follow & Support Bliz Nochi: https://www.facebook.com/bliznochiart https://soundcloud.com/bliznochi
Inspired by my opening set @vertigotoronto on June 23rd 2019, PRIDE REMIX edition. Recorded LIVE on Rebel Mix episode #283. www.estherbenoit.com @estherbenoit
Recorded LIVE on Techno.FM on May 11th 2019 featuring host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm
Episode #277 features guest dj LUEASA (Germany), and was originally aired on Techno.FM on April 27th 2019. Follow & Support LUEASA: www.facebook.com/soundslikelueasa/ @lueasa