Wow time flies… I played my very first dj set in front of a crowd exactly 25 years ago. I used to practice in the basement of a youth club every week because I couldn’t afford my own turntables. When playing my first gigs I was shaking and was so intimidated I could barely speak. Honestly, it’s still the same even if I’m able to hide it now. If I wouldn’t feel this nervousness and excitement any longer I would let it go and quit. 
Since we are still not able to celebrate properly I prepared a podcast for you with my current favorite slow tracks. 
I think it’s perfect for the upcoming summer vibes, for listening at home and dreaming about festivals 🐈💫🌈❤️🦄

Mira_25 years anniversary

Tech House & Bass House Promo (Fall 2022)!

1. Chris Lorenzo, COBRAH - MAMI (Extended Mix)
2. Gene Farris, GAWP - Mesmerised (Original Mix)
3. John Summit - In Chicago (Extended Mix)
4. BYOR - Flavour (Extended Mix)
5. Ron Costa - Seriously (Original Mix)
6. LO'99, Taiki Nulight - Records U Play (Extended Mix)
7. Andrey Exx, Anatolie - Believe (Original Mix)
8. Volac - Everyone (Extended Mix)
9. Black V Neck - Like Whoa (Extended Mix)
10. Dom Dolla - Pump the Breaks (Extended Mix)
11. Joe Rowe - Narcotics (Original Mix)
12. Understate - Non Stop (Original Mix)
13. Sam Collins, Bram Fidder, Enlery, Albert Breaker - Ma People (feat. Enlery) (Extended Mix)
14. Flux Zone, Hoost - Bounce (Extended Mix)

Tech House & Bass House Promo (Fall 2022)

Martin Books - Central Club - Erfurt

I'm excited to share some after-hours vibes with you. 

This is the set I played at VERTIGO (Toronto) on Pride Weekend (June 24th 2023) from 2-3:30 AM. I had issues recording it live at the venue so I recorded this after in my studio. This set really captures my style these days and includes some of my absolute favourite tracks. Enjoy!

Esther Benoit After Hours

Esther Benoit made her energetic debut as dj e.steria at Salon Pearl’s NYE 2010 event in Montreal, let her flair for the dramatic mark the local scene, and she has been spinning regularly since. She mixes a combination of minimal, deep, and tech house: ranging from light, funky, and playful to shamelessly deep and dirty.  
Currently based in Toronto, Esther has played at countless local venues and has traveled to perform in other cities like NYC, Halifax, and more. She’s also known as the host DJ & producer of the long-running online radio show Rebel Mix which features local and international guest artists, broadcasted weekly on Techno.FM. 
Keep an eye out for her upcoming remix of Joyce Muniz's track "What's Your Name" ft Demetrius, coming out on Poker Flat Recordings in May 2023.

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CRBN RADIO 077 - ESTHER BENOIT

Recorded this new mix to wrap up this dark autumn season. It's largely based off the playlist from the Promise Halloween party I played earlier this season, which features my favourite tracks of the season. A little dirty, a little dark and a few spell-casting moments.

photo: @ joshuabest (IG)

Dark Autumn Nights

Streamed on Techno.FM on March 23, 2024

This week's episode features an exclusive guest mix from @djresy . This gem of a mix is uplifting, warm and sure to keep you dancing.

REsy (pronounced ree-see) is a vibe setter. Her DJ career started in #Brooklyn in 2012 following a decade of producing electronic music events & festivals prior. REsy is also the founder of @yes_and_yay Events which hosted Church Service (later called The Den), the infamous Thursday night party in a Manhattan speakeasy.

Favoring vocals and deep, ethnic beats in her mix of #House, #Techno, and Indie #Electro, REsy has a signature sound that has been described as uplifting, soulful, organic, and effortlessly sexy; her purpose is clear - to keep you dancing.

Her debut single “El Saltito Corazon”, was released in 2022. She is busy in the studio with more new music coming soon.

Follow REsy: @djresy

Rebel Mix #451 feat REsy

Streamed LIVE on Techno.FM on September 28, 2024

Tech house, deep tech & dirty, mixed by @estherbenoit

Rebel Mix #470 with host Esther Benoit

I recreated most of my opening set from the 2025 Movement pre-party by Tales from The Floor in Toronto. It's largely inspired by my favourite detroit-based dj's and producers, with a random favourites thrown in as well.

Featuring track and remixes by DJ Minx, Chuck Daniels, Stacey Pullen, Inner City, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Juan Atikins, Dantiez, K-HAND, Robert Hood, Terrence Parker and Jeff Mills.

Tales from Detroit

Exoplanet Moonlight Cruise

Martin Books on Beatport 
https://www.beatport.com/artist/martin-books/129554

Martin Books - Affenkafig

Streaming LIVE from Toronto every Saturday night, Rebel Mix features a distinctive selection of underground minimal, tech & deep house. 

Each week host Esther Benoit presents the most talented local DJs & duos, inviting them to share the decks for a 2 hour live mix. 

You can catch Rebel Mix Saturdays 7 to 9 PM EST on Techno.FM!

DJ's can apply to be considered as guests here: https://forms.gle/yzXUxzTYJNXw4HxP8

Rebel Mix #451 feat REsy

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