Optimal Request Podcast Series

Marga 2.0 Is a percussive shock out, tailored specifically for sweatbox clubs, basement raves, engaging in ‘tops off’ and spilling overpriced drinks all over yourself, and everyone else.

2.0 gives a firm nod to the Hard Drum contingent, whilst leaning into more chaotic, industrial textures and tones, delivering an end result of some finely tuned, chaotic rave grub for the masses.

@yeye-music

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https://yeyemusic.substack.com/

PREMIERE: Ye Ye - Marga 2.0

Dawn Razor & Archetech - Half Life
BUY LINK: https://homagenewyork.bandcamp.com/album/half-life
Label: HOMAGE (https://soundcloud.com/homagenewyork)
https://www.instagram.com/homagenewyork
> Dawn Razor (https://soundcloud.com/awnazor)
https://www.instagram.com/djadamantine

Dawn Razor and Archetech, two friends and two-thirds of the once-active trio Sonnen Blumen Kerne, have collaborated to deliver an album of tracks previously released exclusively on vinyl through Dawn Razor’s NARA Records. When Lobster Theremin ceased operations, the stock of these releases was lost, leaving only brief preview snippets online.

Adam approached HOMAGE with the story and shared the tunes with us. Moved by the situation, we decided to release all of the tracks as a retrospective album. Thus, 'Half Life' was born—a collection of 10 tracks that blur the boundaries between slammin' electro, breakbeat, and mutated bass, all with a minimalist edge.

Written, produced, and engineered by Ruslan Fomichev & Alexander Kukov
Mastered by Andy MacDougall at AMPM Audio
Artwork by Michele Angelo aka superexpresso

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PREMIERE : Dawn Razor & Archetech - Anna Logia

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Plongez dans les profondeurs obscures du studio avec G-Vampires Corp. et leur EP Graveyard. Cette œuvre électrisante mêle des breaks puissants et des rythmes envoûtants, vous transportant dans un univers sombre et captivant.

Le titre phare, « Graveyard », signé par Luvur Dumpgod, KKETTAMAXX, et DJ SoundClout, fusionne le rap de Memphis avec l'électro et des percussions trancy créant une couleur unique.

Avec « Hellraiser » de Notfound, les basses lourdes et la batterie rebondissante vous attirent encore plus profondément dans ce voyage au cœur des ténèbres.

Enfin, « Yeah No » de DJ SoundClout pulse avec un électro acide et un rythme effréné aux confins de ce chaos nocturne enivrant.

G-Vampires Corp. a conçu une symphonie où l'humain et le démon s'entrelacent, laissant les auditeurs envoûtés et désireux de replonger dans cette expérience sonore unique.

Bocabeats se joint à cette danse macabre avec un remix survitaminé de « Yeah no »

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Dive into the dark depths of the studio with G-Vampires Corp. and their Graveyard EP. This electrifying work blends powerful breaks and haunting rhythms, transporting you into a dark and captivating universe.

The lead track, “Graveyard”, penned by Luvur Dumpgod, KKETTAMAXX, and DJ SoundClout, fuses Memphis rap with electro and trancy percussion, creating a unique color.

With Notfound's “Hellraiser”, heavy bass and bouncing drums draw you even deeper into this journey into the heart of darkness.

Finally, DJ SoundClout's “Yeah No” pulses with acid electro and a frantic rhythm on the edge of this intoxicating nocturnal chaos.

G-Vampires Corp. has crafted a symphony where human and demon intertwine, leaving listeners spellbound and eager to dive back into this unique sonic experience.

Bocabeats joins this macabre dance with a turbocharged remix of "Yeah No."

Artist : @gvampirescorp
Remixer : @bocabeats
Mastering : @ced-sheva
Cover Art : @kanseb

G-Vampires Corp. - Yeah No

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Artist: Teo Wagner
Track Title: Inhale Exhale
Release Date: 31.01.25
Format: Digital
Mastering: Teo Wagner

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Teo Wagner - Inhale Exhale

DRIFT released on YUKU October 5, 2023

" I present to you: Drift.
This project has been a true artistic challenge, surpassing everything I've accomplished so far. I constantly questioned every detail, starting from scratch numerous times, leading to a delay in the release by several months. I delved into every aspect deeply, and although there are always possibilities for further creativity, I decided to stop at this point.

My aim was to return to the essence of Nomaa by blending more deconstructed productions with melodies and basslines, thus uniting the styles of my last two EPs with Yuku. The quirky and unexpected rhythms remain at the heart of my tracks, accompanied by new influences that sneak in here and there. Each track possesses a personal structure and tells a captivating story that never ceases to take you on a journey without stagnation.

This EP also provided me with a wonderful opportunity to collaborate with three artists I hold in high regard, both personally and artistically: Capiuz, Le Motel, and Ravl. Our values, tastes, and working methods perfectly harmonized, bringing to me lightness and balance to a project that was inherently introspective.

If there's one word that describes Drift perfectly, it's maturity. This EP represents my final breath of this year.
I've decided to take a break from solo production and focus on future duo projects. I've poured my heart and soul into this endeavor, and I hope you feel the emotions I've infused, just as I have."
—Leese 
credits
released October 5, 2023

Written & produced by Leslie Deboeur
Also featuring writing & production from Le Motel, Luca Favaro (Capiuz), and Valère Doriva (RAVL)
Mastered by Precise
Artwork by Leslie Deboeur
Set free into the wild via YUKU

3. Leese - Merak Part I

Optimal Request 001 | @stevenosleeve

We’re launching our podcast series, and we’re excited to introduce our resident @stevenosleeve for this first episode.

Steve Nosleeve is a DJ and producer from Western France. Defining himself as a “Nocturnal Straight Edge" he lives a healthy lifestyle dedicated to mastering BPMs and exploring sonic niches. His main field is techno — though a techno tinted by the depths of the underground, the twists and turns of the internet, venturing into experimental and daring sound territories.
Former member of the White Babel DJ crew, he co-founded the Optimal Request collective in 2025, aiming to catch audience's attention with unblockable selectas that blend raw energy and technical finesse. He has shared the stage with artists such as Lacchesi, Arabian Panther, Vanille, Carla Schmitt, Vitaline, and Gboi & Jean Mi.
A colossus with hands that slays the dancefloor: with a signature sleeveless look, Steve brings you to the frenzy of his tracklist.

Get ready for this first hour where baile and latino club tracks intertwine with hardgroove.

TRACKLIST:
 
- ROGIN, RODRIGO, PEDRIN, RANGEL E VINICIN - GRAU E FUGA NA VIATURA X VEM KA
- Future - Mask Off (ONETED AFRO FLIP)
- Pantera x Paul Mond - Vem
- JOSH STEERS - MAKE IT RAiN BOOTLEG
- Edwin - Parapapaya 
- SKRILLEX X FRED AGAIN X FLOWDAN - RUMBLE (PROTEAN SOUND EDIT)
- 1tbsp - MC1K
- 1tbsp - Limosina (feat. Cherry Chola)
- DJ SWISHERMAN X BEADS - Hood Funk
- TSVI - Movimento
- Chlär - Dance Instructor
- Dj Plant Texture - What Should I Do Next
- CLEAR THE FLOOR - 212 (GRIME BOOTLEG) 
- My Name Is Max - Ferramenta
- David Löhlein - La Piscina
- nickname - Tryna Dance
- ziggy twiss - BRING IN THE KATZ (BUBBLING BOOTLEG)
- Denise Belfon - Work (Radical One + G6 Remix)
- Lomiiel - Hay Lupita (Radical One + G6 Remix)
- ALLNDR - Keema
- ALLNDR - Kaamba

Optimal Request 001 | Steve Nosleeve

A journey inwards, an exploration of the five stages we face when we look in the most honest mirror: ourselves. Each song represents a step in the process of self-confrontation, from the recognition of our shadows to the acceptance and transformation of who we are.

mix & master: @opiodelmono
artwork: @silveredibles

anger

- https://linktr.ee/DataKidd

https://open.spotify.com/album/3qiMz0dMlKpjTqYYWnpwJY?si=aLrTbU7JRkKDpiFtXTg3MA

https://music.apple.com/us/album/sprite-dance-party/1832422395?i=1832422396

Sprite Dance Party

Optimal Request 006 | @ataraxydj

Ataraxy is a queer Brussels-based dj. Although he’s better known for his groovy/trancy tracks, Ataraxy’s collection ranges from trippy/hypnotic sounds to ghetto/breakbeat, hard house and hard dance. He puts all his emotions into his mixes and releases them as soon as he gets behind the decks. Music has become a way to release himself from his hypersensitivity. 
Ataraxy means « peace of mind ; a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety ; unconditional tranquility ». This name has great significance for him, since it’s this feeling that he’s trying to feel AND convey to the crowd.

TRACKLIST:

Khas - Loosen Up
Genex - Hey Boy Hey Girl (Sport Mix)
West Code – 000gasp
Boy In Nature - If He Loves His Strings
EXOS - Cybercity
Dukkha - Kabay
Disguised – 23 Oil Street
Astatine - Pump It
Vilchezz - Whippin
Vilchezz - Work Out
Genex - Vice Versa
Arta Fact - Lost Technique
KASELL - Mintaka
Choss - Back2ThaSound
shhron & Somnolent Works - Wait, What
Longeez - Perc Crack
Narciss - Power 2 Tha People
Soft Drive - Law Of Attraction
Vilchezz - Camelos Slash

Optimal Request 006 | Ataraxy

Optimal Request 007 | @misskookie

Meet miss kookie, a rising DJ whose heart belongs to the dancefloor—on both ends of it. What started as simple curiosity has transformed into a deeply personal, therapeutic journey, as she finds healing and inspiration through the art of DJing.
Her sets weave through different genres, creating a story driven by steady grooves, hypnotic rhythms, and powerful basslines. Whether in a club or an intimate space, she aims to transport listeners into a state of pure movement and emotion.

miss kookie draws inspiration from every event she attends—the energy of the crowd, the music, and the atmosphere all fuel her creativity. But just as much, she finds inspiration in solitude, whether it’s being alone in nature, absorbing the sounds around her, or simply letting her mind wander. These moments of reflection shape the moods and textures of her sets, creating a balance between raw energy and deep emotion.

Come along with miss kookie as she weaves her sonic path, leaving you hot, sweaty, and wanting more.

TRACKLIST:

Yutani – Zurna
Felicie – Shadow Works (Cleric Remix)
FENIM0RE – Nocturnal
Calú Rodríguez – Orfebres (Kassie Remix)
Makornik – Funky Transfusion
San Regret – Wasabi Subnote
Swooh – Fuck Love
Randomer – Two Perfect Machines
Rohaan – Loca
Chlär – Question Yourself
Hot News – Funk The System
Guazawa – Mirage
Laure – Messy Thoughts (Lessss Remix)
Boca – Play with Me (Bellfire Mix)
SJUSH – Tweak
SEMPVI – Karanfil
Lorcan Kelly – Locked Loop 4
Doctor Jeep – Macumba
Lola Cerise – How Can We Eat Pasta If Mr. Panzani Is Dead
ELCA – Jeep Therapy
Baseck – Let It Go
Tommy Holohan – Harpcore Draw

Optimal Request 007 | miss kookie

Optimal Request 008 | @niko-hoke-666100076

Brussels-based Niko Hoke has been shaping his musical identity behind the decks since the age of 13. After completing his studies in physiotherapy, he chose to dedicate himself fully to DJing and music production.

Rooted in the raw energy of hardgroove, Niko’s sets are a dynamic blend of percussive drive,
hypnotic rhythms, and unexpected twists. His sound draws from the technical finesse of artists like Funk Assault and is infused with the bold spirit of the emerging hardhouse scene, which continues to influence his aesthetic and creative direction.

Currently a resident at Leuven’s Rumba nightclub, Niko is also the founder of Loft Experience, a
collective and platform pushing fresh underground sounds and community-driven events.

TRACKLIST:

Gannein - Le temps passe et déforme 
Rill - Disruption
Rill - Fenz
Modēm - Heatwave
SMT - Overdrive is the joker
Modēm - Ghost Pepper
Gina Demarchi - Viuda Negra 
Dan Vaxx - Vortex Engine 
Gannein - Fever Visions
Alphatrax - Beta 
BAUGRUPPE 90 - Groove Constructor 
West Code - Gradient Consequences 
Alberto Tolo - Evil Mammal
Ned Bennett - TEAR THA CLUB UP 
Aloka - View Source
Joseph Spiteri - Notar (Original Mix)
Emilio Albert - Pistachio
Sera J - Ray Of Light
Formula303 - Love Sensation 
OPTIMUS CRIME - WORK

Optimal Request 008 | Niko Hoke

Optimal Request 009 | @ellicame

ellicam shapes her mixes through an architectural vision by seeing tracks as textures. Her palette combines metallurgical, ethereal, aqueous and flaming sounds in order to take her listener on a mental and cathartic journey.

She also shared a few words about her mix: 
"For this mix, I sketched a more raw and minimalist soundscape than usual. We explore a concrete-covered planet that offers us all its textures shaped by powerful gravity."

TRACKLIST:

Quelza - He Didn't Say A Word
AgainstMe - Vibe With This
Mathys Lenne - Benzo
Syn - Unreleased
Hemka - Gasp
Mathys Lenne - A Chemical Love Story
Uväll - The Mindset
Nørbak - Duplo
Luigi Tozzi - Suspiria
ORBE - Infinite Flux
Ribé & Roll Dann - Demencia
Mathys Lenne - Untidy Echo
Cassegrain - Shahmaran
Dictent Vroom - Triton
Stephanie Sykes - Baptism Of Fire
ABSL - Mouth and Body Emerge
Luigi Tozzi - Spiral
ORBE - Echo Drift
MasCon - Whykings
TVNG - Substance
Mathys Lenne - Natural Born Killers
RORSCHACK - Sensazioni
Mathys Lenne - Enfer Ou Ciel (feat. D.E.S)

Optimal Request 009 | ellicam

Optimal Request 010 | @mathieu-carolo

Based in Lyon for the past three years, Carolo has always been passionate about music. His first step into the music world began behind a drum kit. However, his evolution as an artist took a decisive turn when he discovered the captivating world of techno parties.

Carolo draws inspiration from a wide range of musical influences, shaped by renowned artists such as Freddy K, Jullian Muller, Chlär, Adiel, ANNĒ, Shlomi Aber, Robert Hood, and many more.

TRACKLIST:

Electric Rescue - Simples Acts (Maast Remix)
RGM - Amplified Signal
Oruam Zion - Jade
Moritz Werner - Reflection on the Water
DJ Dextro & Cardao Illusive Substance
DJ Dextro & Cardao - Time to Go
DJ Dextro & Cardao - Na Corda Bomba
CV1 - Lost Signal 
CV1 - Warehouse Tool
ANNĒ - Sculpture Keys
Kabay - Divine Reflection
Klint - O-Ren
Iceworld - Distant Signaling 
Tunga - Possession
Kaltblume - Fleshure
Kaltblume - Risky Delight
Electric Rescue - The 100th Galaxy (Yazmin Remix)
Electric Rescue - The 100th Galaxy  (Fhase 87 Remix)

Optimal Request 010 | Carolo

© 2025 StarBound Records. Original Track owned and produced by JAMØ. All copyright is held by its appropriate owner.

Enjoy my minimal/tech remix to I FLICK MY WRIST !!!!!! let me know what you think :)

Links:
CHRISTIAN VELS -
christianvelscontact@gmail.com
ffm.bio/christianvels
tiktok.com/@christianvelsmusic
facebook.com/ChristianVelsofficial/
twitter.com/CVelsMusic
Instagram.com/christianvelsmusic/

JAMØ:
Original Spotify Track Link: https://open.spotify.com/track/2iuQi7cPWsKeLi766uFyhD?si=16f1820a116a4533
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicbyjamo/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@musicbyjamo

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I FLICK MY WRIST !! (Christian Vels Remix) - JAMØ

Pumping elektro kinda breakbeattechsomething..

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Techno collective | Talent management | Podcast series

Residents:
@baggatonite
@ohrwurm_music
@stevenosleeve

Booking: optimal.request@gmail.com

Optimal Request 001 | Steve Nosleeve

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