Based in downtown Toronto, Record Collective DJ’s have years of experience providing music for a variety of events and parties.
Bookshelf and Humble Mike share a common passion for party starting and preserving vinyl sound. Combining the classics, with what’s new.
DJ HUMBLE MIKE
As well as one of the city’s finest DJs, Mike is also an established music video director, promoter and photographer. Mike has an instinctual understanding of music and demonstrates through his various talents.
DJ BOOKSHELF
As a musician, DJ Bookshelf brings his knowledge of instrumentation and years of dedication to his craft to provide an eclectic array of music that will suit any type of event.
Andrea Poile
15:43 23 Nov 23
Mike DJ’ed at our 11/11/23 wedding. He was INCREDIBLE — highly professional and responsive in the lead up to our wedding, the music selection was perfect, and the vinyl records impressed all our guests. Everyone was raving about the music during our wedding, and you know it’s a big success when the dance floor is always full — and with people of all ages!! Mike also has such great intuition and ability to read the room and elevate those little moments/transitions that make a big difference. Would work with him again no question.
Jenessa Clark
00:57 23 Nov 23
If we could give more stars we would!! Dj Alain made our night! We gave him full control over what to play and he nailed it. Everyone was on the dance floor the whole night.Dj Mike played my sisters wedding in 2022, also incredible! Another wedding where everyone was on the dance floor until the very end.Hope to have many more events in the future at our farm to book these guys out!
Jillian Vieira
18:54 21 Nov 23
Couldn't have imagined a better musical experience for our wedding. Every song Mike spun had our families and friends on their feet. Highly recommend!
Julia D'Alessandro
16:07 20 Nov 23
Mike is the absolute best! So incredibly nice, professional, and easy to work with. Understood exactly what we wanted, had great suggestions for the timing of certain songs and using music to enhance every moment of the event. And he was a huge crowd pleaser, everyone loved seeing his vinyls and they all danced their hearts out! TEN stars.
Emily Monkman
23:24 16 Nov 23
We had Mike DJ our wedding and it couldn't have been more perfect. With the general direction of music style we gave him, he not only played music that was so meaningful to us, but brought so much more to the experience through his impressive collection and impeccable music taste. He had everyone dancing all night long and even some of the fun-loving guests were crowd surfing! The mood Mike created was impeccable and the vinyl was such a unique and memorable element to our special day. Highly recommend!
Brian Hamelin
19:40 16 Nov 23
Hired them for Silver Snail’s Annual Halloween Party, honestly the best DJ we’ve ever had for the event! The fact that it’s all vinyl is honestly wild!! Will definitely hire again!
Events Vela
16:38 15 Nov 23
We've worked with Mike twice now at Vela. He is professional, on time, and add such an exciting element to any event. The wedding he did here was amazing! The guests danced all night long to really cool tracks. His ability to pick up any record and create a vibe in the space leaves a lasting impression for events and parties. 🙂 Thanks Mike!!
Derek Monson
21:19 12 Nov 23
Absolutely stunning, as usual. Mike is a real gem who is both professional and tuned into the crowd. Made our wedding last night at The Great Hall an unforgettable experience for all. Much love.
Stefan
16:42 07 Nov 23
Mike from Record Collective turned our wedding into an unforgettable dance party! His music selection, seamless transitions, and infectious energy had everyone on the dance floor. Professional, personable, and a true maestro—thanks to Mike's Djing, our wedding was nothing short of amazing! Highly recommend Record Collective for your big day.
Lee Colucci
17:00 02 Nov 23
Our wedding wouldn't have been as amazing as it was without Record Collective and Mike's kickass DJ'ing. What a unique experience to give our guests... the opportunity to sift through records of all styles and genres, looking for the perfect song. It was a nice piece of nostalgia. Music from decades past to current chart-toppers meant everyone had everything they needed. Great job Mike - thanks again!
Tess Fox
23:39 10 Oct 23
We just had Mike DJ our wedding and we can't say enough great things! He was super communicative, very easy to work with and accommodated the various requests we had. Most of all, he absolutely crushed the music at the event and got everyone on the dance floor. Everyone had amazing things to say and we're so happy that we went with Mike for our wedding. Thanks Mike!
3B Photography
15:04 21 Sep 23
I've gotten to see Mike do his thing at dozens of weddings I've documented and photographed, and without fail any time The Record Collective is at a wedding or event the dance floor is always on fire and the vibes are immaculate.I even put my money where my mouth is and hired Mike and The Record Collective to spin at my own wedding in July 2023. I've photographed nearly 300+ weddings in my career so I had a rolodex of options to choose from and without fail or hesitation my wife and I chose Mike. We knew the atmosphere and mood were important to make the wedding memorable and we were not disappointed.Spinning all vinyl records, something important to me, Mike didn't miss a beat, and even peppered in vinyl from my own collection to really make things feel personal and layered. He even made sure to spin our first dance song from a precious record from my own collection, and did so without hesitation.The party was memorable and I'll never forget seeing my friends and family skim through Mike's collection (and he brings A TON OF VARIETY) and people getting excited about looking through album art and dancing to iconic tunes. He read the room perfectly and knew exactly what directly to take the playlist to and the flow was perfect. It takes talent and creativity to execute that sort of thing with vinyl records and it was like performance art, everyone was captivated and the energy just kept going.Look, if you want your wedding to have a certain je ne sais quoi? And the vibes, mood, party and essence of cool are a priority to make your wedding memorable and fun then it's a no-brainer to have TRC spin your event.5* - 10/10
Alex Fortuna
23:52 12 Sep 23
It was wonderful having DJ humble Mike at our wedding. So easy to work with and kept people dancing all night. Needless to say the music selection is impeccable and he caters it to your taste.
Adam Clark
15:05 12 Sep 23
Mike absolutely knew how to play the night of our wedding. Every moment was so special and he nailed the timing, art and emotional centre we wanted to portray with music on vinyl.It was such a warm, welcoming, amazing day and we owe so much to him for that. Thanks Mike!What a awesome time - thank you for everything!!!Love Cherie and Adam!
Karey Billyard
22:25 29 Aug 23
Absolute BEST wedding DJs. So kind, so groovy, made our night so special! We love you!!!
Caleigh Clements
18:58 28 Aug 23
We hired Record Collective for our vintage inspired wedding Saturday. We had a great time and we’re very impressed with the music. Thoroughly enjoyed!
Dominique Fascinato
14:56 28 Aug 23
Record Collective is incredible! I've known DJ Bookshelf (Alain) for many years so it only felt right to have him dj my wedding this summer. He tailored the music perfectly and kept the party going all night. Aside from the fantastic music, Record Collective is great to work with as they're very accommodating and professional. I would fully recommend them!
Nic Connolly
21:19 10 Jul 23
Thank you for everything on Saturday, we had the most magical night and the music was such an important part of that. We have truly received SO many compliments on the thoughtful curation of tunes and the overall atmosphere that was created. The energy in the room was one that we will remember forever.On top of all of this, you were such a pleasure to work with and so professional. We couldn't imagine our wedding being as successful without you. Thank you!!
Emma Wootton
22:19 06 Jun 23
Awesome DJ - would highly recommend! Easy to communicate with. Got everyone up and dancing with his great choice of music. Our guests loved the records. Thanks Mike!
Mark Sommerfeld
14:27 04 Jun 23
I booked Record Collective, DJ Mike, for my art opening a couple weeks ago and I couldn’t imagine a more perfect soundtrack to the evening. His selections were pitch perfect and he’s a sweetheart to boot ~ working the crowd, fielding questions and curiosities about his all-vinyl collection, all with a smile and warm, approachable demeanor. His love of music is only surpassed by his love of people ~ the perfect combo for igniting a dance party. Highly recommend 🕺🏻🙃🎯
Noah Manczyk
01:15 30 May 23
We learned about the Record Collective after having attended a couple of weddings that they had DJ'ed. After seeing them in action we knew we wanted them at our wedding. DJ Bookshelf (Alain) DJ'ed our wedding and simply put he was amazing. He was super easy to work with, brought everything needed to get the dance floor going, and tailored the music to the genres we wanted. Most importantly he knew how to read the vibe of the party and keep people dancing. If you want to have a good time going on the dance floor at your party, look no further.
Caren Leinwand
01:05 26 May 23
Highly recommend the Record Collective. Planning with Mike was a breeze - he was very responsive and a pleasure to work with. At our event, the music was awesome and it was a unique experience that we all enjoyed.