Benny Rodrigues is a Dutch DJ and producer from Rotterdam. He works in techno, electronic music, tech house, house and trance, and is known for a style that combines groovy and funky deep tech-house with Detroit, minimal and acid influences. His sets also include a stronger techno element.

Background and style

Rodrigues is born and raised in Rotterdam and has Portuguese heritage. He becomes established quickly among Dutch DJs, with a sound centred on rhythm, dancefloor energy and a blend of underground electronic styles.

Performances and residencies

He plays at major clubs and festivals in the Netherlands and also performs internationally. His appearances include Opium Garden in Miami, Hao Man 17 in Jerusalem, and clubs in Ibiza, where he serves as resident DJ for Chris Liebing’s Spinclub nights at Space Ibiza and Privilege. In Antwerp, he holds a three-year Saturday-night residency at Cafe d’ Anvers. He is also invited twice to Detroit’s Electronic Music Festival, through the connections of Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson.

Production work

Alongside DJ work, Rodrigues focuses on production that reflects his characteristic sound. He has releases lined up on Darren Emerson’s Underwater Records, among other projects.