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Rebel Mix

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 Saturdays 7 to 9 PM EST on Techno.FM!

DJ's can apply to be considered as guests here: https://forms.gle/yzXUxzTYJNXw4HxP8

Show Episodes

1) Rebel Mix #454 ft. Joe Rowe

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:00:15 +0000
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.

2) Rebel Mix #451 feat REsy

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 18:02:53 +0000
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

3) Rebel Mix #449 Ft Sousk

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 22:22:05 +0000
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

4) Rebel Mix #447 with host Esther Benoit

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 21:56:36 +0000
Streamed LIVE on Techno.FM on December 20, 2024 Clubby, dirty tech house mixed by @estherbenoit

5) Rebel Mix #446 with host Esther Benoit

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 21:50:51 +0000
Streamed LIVE on January 13, 2024. Mixed by host @estherbenoit Imperfect, a little messy and fun as hell. More housey, less underground.

6) Rebel Mix #445 with host Esther Benoit

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 21:33:12 +0000
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.

7) Rebel Mix #440 feat Izadora

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 17:39:21 +0000
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

8) Rebel Mix #435 feat Laydee V

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 18:05:09 +0000
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/

9) Rebel Mix #434 with host Esther Benoit

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 16:39:25 +0000
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

10) Rebel Mix #432 with host Esther Benoit

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 19:17:34 +0000
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

11) Rebel Mix #431 with host Esther Benoit

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:00:15 +0000
Streamed live on Techno.FM on July 8th 2023. Mixed by host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm

12) Rebel Mix #417 ft FRLNSR

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 19:50:52 +0000
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

13) Rebel Mix #413 with host Esther Benoit

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 21:35:19 +0000
First episode of the new year! Streamed live on Techno.FM on January 7th 2023 with host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm

14) Rebel Mix #410 with host Esther Benoit

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 18:37:13 +0000
Streamed live on Techno.FM on November 26th 2022 Mixed by @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm

15) Rebel Mix #409 with host Esther Benoit

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:21:56 +0000
Streamed live on Techno.FM on November 19th 2022 Mixed by @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm

16) Rebel Mix #398 with host Esther Benoit

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 18:55:23 +0000
Recorded LIVE on Techno.FM on July 23rd 2022 Mixed by host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm

17) Rebel Mix #396 with host Esther Benoit

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:49:49 +0000
Recorded LIVE on Techno.FM on July 9th 2022 Mixed by host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm

18) Rebel Mix #393 ft No Entropy

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:52:05 +0000
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!

19) Rebel Mix #388 with host Esther Benoit

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 22:42:15 +0000
Recorded LIVE on Techno.FM on April 30th 2022 Mixed by host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm

20) Rebel Mix #387 with host Esther Benoit

Sun, 29 May 2022 21:25:41 +0000
Recorded LIVE on Techno.FM on April 16th 2022 Mixed by host @estherbenoit www.rebelmix.fm