"Rebel and the Reason" is a song by British-Australian recording artist Reece Mastin.

"Rebel and the Reason" was released on 27 March 2015 as the lead single from Mastin's first extended play of the same name and peaked at number fifty-one on the ARIA Singles Chart, becoming Mastin’s eighth Top 100 chart entry.

In February 2015, it was announced that Mastin had parted ways with Sony Music Australia and signed with independent label Social Family Records.

[2] In March 2015, Mastin announced a new single, a new EP and Australian east coast tour.

[5] Mastin cited the influence of videos such as Ed Sheeran’s "The A-Team" and Hozier’s "Take Me to Church" as helping to steer his decision to address the scourge of domestic violence and take on a greater role as a White Ribbon ambassador.