REBEL! FM is a rallying cry for the outsiders, the explorers and the cultural alchemists. It’s a platform where boundaries dissolve, underground movements rise and the state of POC-inspired electronic music is observed—one beat at a time. This is more than a radio show; it’s a rebellion against the ordinary, a space where tradition and innovation collide and where the voices of the global underground scenes are amplified.
Curated by Mwaniki Nyile (MTWOTISA/M29) a Nairobi (Kenya) born and bred multi-hyphenate creative with a vision to bring an experimental & exploratory approach to the excursions of electronic music emerging from pockets of POC worldwide and their diaspora(s). A 1/4 of ‘The Eden Express’, a collective of like-minded artists that aim to foster connection, community & camaraderie via music.
Rooted in the spirit of rebellion and innovation, REBEL! FM is an aural playground where the past fuses with the future and the present is appreciated. This is more than a show—it’s a movement, a posse and a celebration of music as a force for unity and transformation in the real world. At its core, REBEL! FM is about Freedom, freedom from conventionality, freedom from categorization- and freedom from oppression.
Here, rich tapestries of traditional rhythms birthed from POC synthesize with cutting-edge electronic production. Each episode is a vision through sound, showcasing how artists are redefining genres and creating anew while reinterpreting the established. The show also shines a spotlight on creators through Artist Showcases, featuring exclusive performances from pioneering DJs, artists & music producers. We celebrate unique sounds emerging from different corners of the continent & globally, with an emphasis on collaboration and organic fruition. With electronic music acting as the show’s foundation, still expect tastefully informed tangents into other unfamiliar territories via trusty Masters of their Craft. Listeners get an intimate feel into the creative processes, inspirations and visions of these trailblazers, offering a deeper understanding of the music, intention and minds behind it. Here we aim to enlighten, indulge and entertain. REBEL! FM aims to be a conduit- a portal … for listeners to travel to known and unknown sonic stratospheres.
Not for the run-of-the-mill, but everyone’s invited. Tell a friend to tell a friend. REBEL! FM is a call to the outsiders, the sound explorers and the cultural alchemists. Where boundaries blur & creatives find their voice, where we dance to a more united world—one beat at a time.
Turn On-Tune In-Drop Out. REBEL!