Optimal Request Podcast Series

Buy link: https://www.amphibianrecords.com/sample-page/
Artist: Enigma Trax
Label: Amphibian Records
Catalog Number: AMPHVA007
Release Date: 23.5.2025
Format: Digital
Mastering: David Becker
Artwork: Tharim Cornelisse & Floor Sabelis

PREMIERE: Enigma Trax - Interrupted [AMPHVA007]

Elias Landberg (aka Skudge) and Daniel Andréasson punch four cuts through the night under the name Exit to Tomorrow. No tricks. Just raw beauty and machines collapsing in time.

Mastering by Paul Mac @ Hardgroove Mastering.

Vinyl master cut by Simon @ The Exchange.

Bandcamp

Exit to Tomorrow - Open (TAR032)

Mixing raw, percussive tracks with a distinct tribal feeling, ESSENCE builds a powerful, high-energy narrative in this set. The journey is characterized by shaky rhythms and hypnotic loops that evolve into driving, old-school hardgroove. Featuring his own productions, the Dresden-based artist crafts a compelling and immersive experience that maintains a forward-moving groove from start to finish.

SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/essence_de
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dieessenz/
BANDCAMP: https://essencede.bandcamp.com/music

Tracklist:
Gannein - Popular Movement (Intro) [Archive001]
Nachtsucht - Relics of Pain [CCXXIX]
VIVEZ - Buoyant [PRTL017]
Specific Objects - Reaffirmation Tool [IHTFF01]
Aidan Rudd - Let Em Have It [LOVED!]
Irah - Cannibal [DPVA005]
Pres - Pravda [EGLP002]
ESSENCE - Skespsis [R7M035]
Echion - Denying Its Existence (Disguised Remix) [IHT019]
ESSENCE - 101 [ESNC004]
Tony Silver - Random Dude [CTN002]
Decibel Place - Sparrow [PA$TI008]
ESSENCE - Blue [RKT002]
Goncalo M - Unchained (Original Mix)[GTM00100]
Impulse - Horse Power [ATDVA001]
ESSENCE - Tool 27 [ESNC004]
XQTE - You Gotta Have The Feelin [BAO096]
Eric Sand - You & Me [PHUNK037]
ESSENCE - Echo [EHRZNVA003]
Axel Karakasis - Nightbreak [SPSERIES007]
Dynamic Forces - The Vision [BAO091]

SYSTEM.EXCLUSIVE PODCAST - ESSENCE - 024

Following his standout appearance on the ‘Rework Our Unity’ compilation, Greek Dj and producer Sera J returns to Renegade Methodz for his long awaited solo EP.  A sharp and club focused four-tracker that dives deep into his evolving sonic identity and cements his growing presence in the modern techno landscape.

A1 / When The Summer Ends
A2 / Jellyfish 
B1 / Rebellion 
B2 / Dronix 

18.07.25 _ Digital Release Date
01.08.25 _ Vinyl Release Date

Written and produced by Dimitrios Serasidis.
Recorded and mixed in Thessaloniki, Greece.
December 2024 - January 2025.
Mastered at Koschitzky Mastering, ES.
Lacquers by Simon at The Exchange Vinyl, UK. 
Pressed at the Record Industry, Netherlands.
Artwork and design by George Kalofolias
Photography by Areta Peristeri.
Distributed By Triple Vision.
Cat. No. RM21 – All rights reserved
℗ & © RENEGADE METHODZ 2025

When the Summer Ends

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RM21 / Sera J

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

Artist: Veiga
Title: Theory Of Forms
Release: KOVA-VA01
Label: KOVA
Cat. Number: KOVA-VA01
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Format: Digital
Release date: 19-08-2025

Support the Label/Buy Link: https://kova-label.bandcamp.com/album/kova-va01

GTG Premiere | Veiga - Theory Of Forms [KOVA-VA01]

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

NECHTO returns with its second 12” vinyl compilation, continuing the mission of presenting forward-thinking techno from both rising talents and trusted names. Each of the six tracks adds a unique voice to the raw and honest collection. 
Mecha opens the record with “All My Love”, a hypnotic debut techno track shaped by years in drum and bass. Contakt follows with “Peak Jam”, a one-take hardware jam built around the warmth of a signature synth. “16th Symphony” by Human Safari is a jazz-influenced cut intended for special moments in a DJ set. Unspent delivers “Moog Gorning”, a track that shifts from percussive 4x4 to broken rhythm, carrying deep personal emotion. ARGIE’s “Strangers” captures the tension of connection and distance with layered percussion and melody. Franz Jäger closes with “Get Simon to sync”, a rave-influenced hybrid track designed for peak-time impact.
With contributions from the UK, Poland, Malta, France, the Netherlands, and Sweden, this compilation once again highlights NECHTO’s dedication to showcasing both emerging and established artists while pushing the boundaries of modern techno.


digital & vinyl

NECHTO Premiere | FRANZ JÄGER - Get Simon To Sync [NECH032]

Hardgrooven vol.14 w/ Matosz

Fuelled by an endless fascination with sound in all its forms, OTON has spent over a decade navigating the vast spectrum of electronic music through producing, mastering, and DJing — with live performance at the heart of his explorations in all sorts of mental and hypnotic techno.

In 2021, he launched Alliance Club, initially as a platform to share his own music with a growing audience. Today, the project has evolved into an independent collective, party series and imprint, known for its integrity and support of alternative artists and scenes.
After veering away from his earlier sonic territories of break, psy, tribe and mental, OTON unveiled his LP New Forms of Silence ( March 2025), marking a decisive shift in his artistic direction. This autumn, he returns with its anticipated sequel, New Forms of Silence 2, exploring the deeper and dubbier side of techno, with a clear taste from the classic roots pushing the sound design ever further, always with his own signature released via Alliance Club.

2025 also sees the debut of OTON’s ambitious new project: the New Forms of Silence A/V Show. A natural extension of his practice as a highly visual artist, the performance integrates years of sonic experimentation with a collection of restored vintage gear — synths, FX racks, drum machines and more pushed to their most vivid limits. Collaborating with visual artist Onohno, the show unfolds as a technicoloured odyssey, seamlessly blending hypnotic live sound with immersive visuals.

All tracks are written and produced by OTON
All Tracks are mastered by Baptiste Langlois aka OTON @ GRADA


Artist: OTON
Track Name: Timeless
Record Label: Alliance Records
Catalog Code: [ALC012]
Mastering:  Baptiste Langlois aka OTON @ GRADA
Buy Link:  https://allianceclub.bandcamp.com/album/new-forms-of-silence-2
Release Date: September 26th

Artist SC: @oton
Label SC: @allianceclub
Artist Insta: instagram.com/oton____
Label Insta: instagram.com/allianceclub_

Artwork by Jonathan Castro Alejos
https://www.instagram.com/jonacthan/?hl=en

GTG Premiere | OTON - Timeless [ALC012]

Release Date: 18.09.2025

Buy the Music: https://mzrsyxt.bandcamp.com/album/mzrbc010





BCCO Premiere: MZR -  TOOLBOX 1 (Long Edit) [MZRBC010]

Premiere: Oculus - Lethe (Original Mix)

Optimal Request 011 | @aft6r-574851791

An ode to endless partying, aft6r distills its energy and mischief through exhilarating and frenzied sets. Day or night, with the dance floor as its only playground, he will delight and satisfy both the most sensible and the most adventurous creatures thanks to an eclectic musical universe and a groovy selection.

TRACKLIST:
Paul Hauck - Let Me Out (Intro) 
Rill - Lithium 
Luar - Disrupt 
KHAS - Paper Works 
Conntex - Observations 
Daryn Steytler - Pre-Eminent 
aft6r - Lust For Memories (unreleased) 
Alex Gordiy - Segregation 
aft6r - Fire of Ecstasy (unreleased) 
Ikari - Five Seconds of Life 
aft6r - Come To Me 
Iman Janes - Green Aura 
Modem - Talisman 
GCOD - Moodyman 
FunkHaus - Ego Drift 
Disguised - 23 Oil Street 
Askkin - Urban Land 
Mac Declos - Tell You The Truth

Optimal Request 011 | aft6r

Optimal Request 012 | @rroseuh

Rrose Sélavy draws circles in the night, where the rave becomes a ritual. Fueled by pure dopamine, she crafts DJ sets where minimal techno collides with hard- hitting bangers and organic textures — a mineral techno carved in the pulse of the kick. An active figure of the Paris electronic scene, she fights for inclusion and breaks the mold with raw, intense, and liberating performances.

For this mix, Rrose Sélavy offers a deep dive into the percussive techno realm — where new rave energy meets hidden gems from the underground scene. Raw rhythms, hypnotic grooves, and unfiltered vibes straight from the dark side of the dance floor.

TRACKLIST:
Badray - Reflet Onirique
Lefblom - Mindcore
Juste S - Rush
HISS - Journey 
Alexis Aitour - Croma Skin 
Hemka - Rich Sex
Chlär - Body Whispers
MASSEILOT - Xtra Jovenes
Hatewax - Altered Memory
Disguised - Kobi
Yan Cook - Collateral Damage
Sina XX - Minimal Damage
Alarico - Guilt 
Unfinished Portraits, Anfisa Letyago - Radar 
Iannis Rezgui - Crying At The Party
Danny Wabbit - Late Nights In Tokyo
Exos - Kaldur Klaki

Optimal Request 012 | Rrose Sélavy

Optimal Request 013 | @aeven909

Passionate about video games, rave culture and the internet, ÆVEN enjoys creating online content, bringing his music to life using video and 3D creation tools.

Since his debut, he has continued to explore numerous musical genres and was able to express himself during his first solo live performance at the NDK FESTIVAL in 2022, which oscillated between ghettotech, electro, juke, drum n bass, jungle, and even hardcore techno.

TRACKLIST:
Kawai Sprite - Fresh (Boyfriend Remix)
DJ Zapy & DJ UraGun - Sch Amo
Danny Scrilla - Troglodyte
DJ Nortside - Control Phreak (feat. Sombi)
Coco Bryce - Love Triangle
Pouch Envy - Rush x Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth - The Basement
Pizza Hotline - Shine (Remix)
Tim Reaper - Forest Hill
Thys, Machinedrum, Holly - YOU
Nikki Nair x DJ ADHD - Where U Find This
Jah Beer - Little Bit
Cheetah & Slinki - Tekky (Antilogic Flip)
ÆVEN - Unreleased
G Jones & EPROM - Slamming Keys
DJ Headshot - Tokyo Drill
Cxldr3 - CERTAIN
DJ Swisha - typeshiii
Soulox - ah
Neekeetone - Watch And Move
Cheetah Samurai Breaks - Internationals
SCAPEGOAT MERCY - WHAT A DAY
Oyubi - 160rave
TMSV - Hyperdrive
Fez The Kid & Tim Reaper - Skin Out Crew (Magnificent Mix)
Che Mac - U Want Dead
ej ito - Too Immature To Control
S.murk -Pain
2 Mello - Bump This

Optimal Request 013 | ÆVEN

Techno collective | Talent management | Podcast series

Residents:
@baggatonite
@ohrwurm_music
@stevenosleeve

Booking: optimal.request@gmail.com

Optimal Request 011 | aft6r

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