SAT x OCTOV — Bianca Badita • Lapa XII • No Police • Meen Moreen • Dopamyne • Jog Mode

Montréal local & Ärder Resident Bianca Badita, delivers powerful, warehouse-primed techno. Her sounds can be defined as industrially potent and eerily hypnotic. She starts her musical journey in 2019, after many years of attending raves and being a dance floor enthusiast. Bianca shared the stage with Drumcell, Amotik, Marrøn, Rene Wise, Nørbak, Ferdinger, Paul Roux & local artists. She made her appearance with Noreiner, PULSION, Bisous, Prohibition, Kito Kat, Shift Radio, Playground Filth and several other Montreal collectives. Her selections lay a foundation that transports her listeners to a dark and cemented energy-filled space. A diverse arrangement of influences and genres ensures that audiences stay attentive and curious towards each of her performances.

LAPA XII is a French-Canadian artist established in Montreal for nearly 7 years. After studying as a mechanical engineer, he specialized in the field of acoustics and vibrations with the idea of combining his studies with his passion for music. He joined the THC collective in 2020, which allowed him as a resident to gain experience behind the decks, first during outdoor raves and then in Montreal clubs. He's now a member of Doppler Effect and cofounder of the Bazar Studio. His main genre is Mental and Hypnotic Techno. He's also happy to play all the genres sweeping the spectrum of electronic music, from deep-house to hard-techno. During his techno sets, he pays particular attention to percussions, layering rhythms and textures of sounds, in order to offer his public a hypnotic, or even transcendental journey.

Montreal artist No Police redefines the dancefloor with her unconventional sounds and mastery of electronic music. She has performed at key events such as OCTOV, Igloofest, Piknic Électronik, and Stereo Afterhours, and shared the stage with artists such as Regal, Pawlowski, Trudge and CAIVA. Her debut EP, released in August 2024 on Berlin label PARA//E/, includes the KI/KI-backed track 12AM. Combining techno, trance, acid and breaks, his mixes blend melodic moments, deep bass and bewitching rhythms.

Meen Moreen studied jazz composition and interpretation, but after 8 years, she decided to switch it up and trade her trombone for dj decks. Interested in techno and mixing various genres including punk, oriental-electro, and rap. Moreen derives inspiration from fast tempos, samples, and superimposing tracks with the goal of creating a thrilling and energetic ambiance with musical complexity filled with melodies and rhythms. She’s the founder of Wdkthenameyet. She shared the stage with international djs like Trym, Callush, Afem Syko, Vendex, In Verruf, Phase Fatale, Contrefaçon, La Penderie Noire Henning Baer & Matrakk. She produced her first Single Digital Love Song and made her debut in the Toronto scene with Entourage Festival, Soak, Carousel & Elektro Cult Collectives.

Dopamyne, a driving force in Montreal’s rave scene and resident of the OCTOV collective, made waves with her Boiler Room debut in 2023, followed by standout performances at HÖR Berlin, Piknic Électronik, and her 2024 European debut. Known for her infectious energy, precise mixes, and versatile sets, she draws inspiration from personal emotions and a soul-stirring past. Her sound blends trancy melodies, old-school vibes, and fast-paced grooves, keeping crowds energized. With over a decade of experience and collaborations with artists like Sara Landry, AIROD, and Cassie Raptor, Dopamyne continues to expand her musical spectrum and captivate audiences.

Founder of the Noreiner collective, Jog Mode takes advantage of his knowledge of the French, Australian and Canadian electronic scene to offer unique, avant-garde sets, with a selection that veers between techno, trance, fast groove and schranz.