Dirzu (Anthony Dirzu) is a 22 years old producer and DJ based in Montreal. Dirzu began his music journey with the trumpet, which he played from age 10–17. Thereafter, at the age of 18, Dirzu turned his attention to electronic music, DJing, and producing. He focuses on producing Latin inspired Tech House that draws from his Latin American background. Dirzu’s tracks are gaining widescale attention: one of his collaborations with Montreal producer and DJ Horla was recently played by Malóne at Space Miami on July 22nd 2023.
_Kidd
_KIDD is an electronic music project created by Alex Kidd, a Brazilian producer, musician, and composer based in Montreal. His intention is to transport you to stellar ambiences and dark corners with authentic experimentalism that he crafts with semi-modular synthesizers. He will invite you to travel with your senses and feelings through his rich soundscapes.
_KIDD has 6 EPS released independently and also keep a YouTube channel that features electronic live jams.
Liam Killen
Liam Killen is a Montreal native electronic music producer, live performer, and educator. He is most notable for his online presence and impact on the electronic music community through his performative and educational content.
He works in collaboration with some of the most notable related companies in the game, including PlayDifferently, Teenage Engineering, Korg, Roland, Arturia, and Elektron to name a few.
Liam is an independent artist who’s now expanding his horizons as a live performer in the Montreal electronic music scene and abroad.
Alexa Momtaz
Alexa Momtaz was born in Montreal in 1968 to an Egyptian father and a French mother. Her musical debut began with Skull Fracture, a trio formed by her brother and his friend. They made and played their music on university radio stations and have had numerous performances in alternative clubs in the 90s.
Alexa has been a soloist since 1998. Her musical genre varies, from electronic mixed with classical, to new-age and experimental industrial.
Manuel Falardeau
Manuel Falardeau is a DJ that focuses on Indie House music. He is inspired by the generative art and sonic details of everyday sampling in Montreal. His performances are energetic, versatile, and vibrant.
Français Manuel Falardeau est un DJ/Producer oeuvrant dans la musique Indie House. Ses inspirations sont tirées de l’art génératif est des détails sonores qu’offre le sampling de la vie de tous les jours à Montréal. Ses performances sont énergiques, polyvalentes et vibrantes.
Careless
Careless (Raphael Perron) is a 23 years old producer and DJ based Montreal. He moved to Montreal after living in different cities around the province of Quebec and in Europe. He started playing piano at the age of 3 years old, before focusing on guitar at the age of 10. After taking part of different projects in the music industry, Careless decided to focus more on music production. After many releases, his songs are supported by renowned DJs like Telykast.
COACH
COACH (Ryan Kennedy) is an artist, producer, DJ, and drummer hailing from Montreal, Canada. He has held a deep love for music his entire life. He began DJing at age 15 in the confines of his bedroom and social events. In 2012, COACH found his calling within the underground rave scene in Montreal. His natural skills with rhythm and beat matching after years of reading crowds and combining tracks led to him becoming quickly well known as a DJ among ravers in Montreal.
MOK-LESS
MOK-LESS is a Montreal based artist, born and raised in Tunisia, North africa. He has been part of the local Techno scene since 2015. He contributes to the local scene by organising inclusive and underground events with other local artists and has played in established venues like Salon Daomé and other underground venues in Montreal. He is currently focusing on developing his producer side while he continues to bring a groovy dirty beat to the dance floor as a DJ.
Airon
A French artist of Martinique and Guadeloupean origin, Airon has been immersed in music from a very young age thanks to his musician father. With a rather hip-hop dancehall background, Airon met electronic music in 2015 in a Parisian club. Quickly thereafter, he began to promote and organize parties in the city, which led to the desire to be behind the decks.
Influenced by Afro House, Tech House, Afro Tech, Melodic Techno, and Organic House, Airon mixes and produces with the support of friends and the artists he works with.
Lost Bird
Pier-Alex Ducharme has been in the electronic music scene for nearly 15 years. He started his career with the house music duo Nic & Peter. They quickly recieved support from major artists of the likes of Steve Angello (BBC RADIO1 ESSENTIAL MIX), Kryder, Sultan+Shepard and My Digital Enemy to name a few. The duo gained worldwide attention by releasing songs on labels like Cube Recordings, Housesession, and Hotfingers, which led them to tour the world and DJ in the best clubs in the world.
Sidney C Nadon
Sidney Nadon, who could have been a poor comedian, is a composer-producer that navigates genres fluidily. His eclectic music, flexibility, and ability to create an authentic sound in a variety of genres make him a formidable artist. His remix of Nine inch Nails’ My Violent Heart, which flirts with Euro Trash and 90s chip tunes, was described by Trent Reznor as “super gay and super great!”
Last year, Sidney C. Nadon launched open mic nights for live electronic music.
Highlanderz
Highlanderz from Canada, spends half his time in Montréal and the other half in Atlanta. He loves to DJ from Groovey Tech House and Clubby Party Tech House to UK flavored Tech House and House. He produces Tribal Latin Tech House, and Party Tech House. His track “Spanish Fly” reached #27 on the Beatport Hype 100 Charts in May 2022—a competitive chart! His track “Budda Budda” is featured on Afterroom Records first Compilation album out June 11th, a Latin Tech House label from Argentina.
Kanatonik
Korina, better known as DJ Kanatonik, made her debut behind the decks over two years ago alongside her collective “la Pingouinerie” with whom she organizes multiple cultural events in Montreal. Having always had a love for music, she has found her way as a DJ artist in the Quebec scene. Distinguishing herself by her versatility and her exploration of genres, she makes you live a brand new musical experience at each performance.
Kaderito
Kaderito, aka “Le Zèbre,” is a rising artist in the Montreal electronic scene. This Parisian was quickly captivated by the electronic vibe of Montreal when he arrived in 2017. He started DJing three years ago, at the very beginning of the pandemic. Today, he shares his universe through his DJ sets ⚡️ House & Tech 👽 on his SoundCloud.
He specializes in making crowds dance with grooves in House to the darker side of Techno leading to to Peak Techno.
Ian Kaizen
Ian Kaizen is an electronic music DJ & Producer from Montreal who consistently reinvents his sets for specific locations by dynamically changing the style of tracks he plays. He recorded one of the most beautiful live-set in Quebec on top a 40m wooden tower and just finished his south-east Asia tour. He plays a unique style often described as “Liquid” that blends dreamy and melodic sounds with deep and dark melodies.
Gouzy
Gouzy (David Vaillant) is a talented and passionate 20-year-old DJ from Montreal, Canada. He has been honing his skills for seven years behind the decks and producing music for six years, immersing himself in the world of electronic music culture.
His love for house music runs deep, and he is dedicated to sharing his passion with others through his music. For him, the ultimate goal is to make people dance for a living and create an unforgettable experience for his audience.
Radikon J
Radikon J (Jamal Atassi) has been using his passion for music to deliver incredible organic sets since 2016. Having started his music career early in his life, Radikon J has built a reputation locally and internationally by performing alongside well-known artists & DJs in the industry. His collection of sets “Progressive Avenue” features a blend of organic, progressive, & melodic house music that keeps the beat going and your legs moving from beginning to end.
Yorel
YOREL became enchanted by the Montreal scene when he arrived in 2020.
Addicted to fast and underground electronic grooves, his selection of explosive tracks will make you live a whole new musical experience by transporting you in his dark, powerful, and energetic universe. In his techno sets, we recognize a catchy groove that he draws from his influences of Tech-House music, a style he is particularly fond of.
As comfortable on 128 BPM as on 145 BPM, he knows how to adapt his style according to the atmosphere of the evening, and will propose different styles such as Afro Techno, Peak Techno, Acid Techno and Hypnotic Techno.
Filthy Kids
Filthy Kids is a duo consisting of Dirty Dave & Mattemüs. These two sound selectors incorporate all the whips and grooves in their sets. They bring a diverse sound ranging from tech, progressive house, deep house, & minimal. Enjoy their performance: your feet and hips will surely move on the dancefloor!
Venues
Newspeak
NEWSPEAK is an electronic music club with a dark and intimate environment. During the pandemic, the venue upgraded its already good sound system to a set of 4 rebuilt Turbosound TFL 760H’s with 6 large subwoofers. Put simply, the sound hits HARD in this venue. Along with the sound, the venue is known for its impressive light system and most importantly, the quality of the artists it books.
Datcha
Datcha is a hip, low-lit cocktail bar and electronic music club with a Russian theme, a menu of innovative drinks, dancing, and a beautiful patio in the summer. Come for the exquisite drinks and food (at Kabinet inside) and stay to dance late into the night. If you arrive after 11pm, expect a line—this venue is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. Located in the Plateau, this venue is a must visit for fans of electronic music.