Optimal Request Podcast Series

Optimal Request 003 | @ohrwurm_music

Ohm is the schizophrenic soul of the Optimal Request roster: one foot in the dark, powerful industrial techno, the other in the colorful, 80s-inspired synth-wave and italo-disco.

He navigates between these two worlds with disconcerting ease. His style oscillates between visceral brutality and captivating melodies, creating a unique sonic experience.

His musical journey began in 2011. Deeply inspired by DJ Mehdi's journey, he founded his first collective, White Babel, in 2018. For six years, he traveled across France with this collective, performing in prestigious clubs and sharing the stage with renowned artists such as Benabou, Koboyo, Manu le Malin, Illnurse, Lacchesi, Vanille, Fasme, Unklevon and Arabian Panther.

Today, Ohm is back behind the decks with Optimal Request, determined to rock the dancefloors with his infectious energy.

TRACKLIST:

Tommy Four Seven - OM3
Innigo Kennedy - Arcing
André Walter - Okiku
MHS - Equilibration
Oscar Mulero - The Sweat And The Salt
Gary Beck - Aye Bass
Kmyle & Manu Le Malin - Little Big Man
Daitack - Simulacra And Simulation
Marc Acardipane - Atmos/Fear (KRTM Remix)
RZVX & Valak - Tears In The Forest
Ghost In The Machine - City Of Steel
New Frames - Lust
Temudo - Niiv
Viels - Entropia Variabile
W.L.V.S. - Guilty
Ho99o9 - Off The Meter

Optimal Request 003 | Ohm

Press Release

Label: Abstract Mechanisms
Artist(s): DJ Saint Pierre
Remixer(s): N/A
Album/Single: Pulse 999
Track(s): Moon Raiders, Necromantis, Pulse 999, Rust
Genre: Techno
Format: 12' Vinyl / Digital WAV/MP3
Catalogue Number: AMLTD023
Release Date: June 2nd of 2025
Mastering by Jörg Rodriguez 
Artwork by Rommulo

AMLTD023 - DJ Saint Pierre - Pulse 999

Art Bei Ton está celebrando su séptimo aniversario con el lanzamiento de su séptima compilación. Mostrando los sonidos de talentosos artistas, [𝙰𝙱𝚃-𝚅𝙰007] reúne un viaje de ocho pistas, que evoluciona desde atmósferas oscuras y místicas hasta melodías profundas e hipnóticas.

VISHAL UNNI:
SC: @vishal_unni
IG: https://www.instagram.com/vishalunni

ART BEI TON:
SC: @art-bei-ton
IG: www.instagram.com/art_bei_ton/

MEDELLINSTYLE
SC : @medellinstyledj
FB: www.facebook.com/culturaelectronica
IG: www.instagram.com/medellinstyle/?hl=es-la

P r e m i e r e: Vishal Unni - Paramorph [ABT-VA007]

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

Support the Label here: https://artbeiton.bandcamp.com/

Title: YUKIMASA - s.o.t.o Infinity
Track: Efforia (Mod.1 Remix) 
Artist(s): YUKIMASA
Remixer: Mod.1
Release Date: June 22nd 2025
Label: Art Bei Ton
Mastering: Braindrop
Distribution: Triple Vision
Artwork: Apo.G

Trackslist:
1. YUKIMASA - Inception
2. YUKIMASA - Easy Revenge
3. YUKIMASA - Efforia
4. YUKIMASA - s.o.t.o Infinity
5. YUKIMASA - Contrail
6. YUKIMASA - Inception (Hypnotic Black Magic Remix)
7. YUKIMASA - Easy Revenge (TENO Remix)
8. YUKIMASA - Efforia (Mod.1 Remix)
9. YUKIMASA - Efforia (Age Remix)
10. YUKIMASA - s.o.t.o Infinity (Ryogo Ramamori Remix)
11. YUKIMASA - s.o.t.o Infinity (Sam Wilson Remix)
12. YUKIMASA - Contrail (Yuka Remix)
13. YUKIMASA - Contrail (Surt Remix)

SYN Premiere: YUKIMASA - Efforia (Mod.1 Remix) [ABT-AL001]

SCAPE 26

Desert Tribe [SPVA001]

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

BIN006 by www.soundcloud.com/sev-dah // www.soundcloud.com/kaiserksr_it
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Mastered by www.soundcloud.com/esposito-2834
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Release artwork by Carla Warneboldt
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Release date 08.08.2025
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www.binaer.berlin

[B2] Sev Dah - Strong Giant (Kaiser Remix)

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

Sonoral Resistance

In a worldwide moment that most of people that consume art prefer to do it in a faster and superficial way here is a sonoral trip of two hours that propose resisting the immediacy and disposable consumption of art. A exploration of patience and looping including sounds and textures that inspires me to make music that feels alive.

Act 1: Textural proposal 
Act 2: Introducing loop and periodic stuff breaking the cycle
Act 3: Becoming matter

Soundcloud ➟ @outer909
Instagram ➟ www.instagram.com/__outer909

Upperberry | OUTER909

Track: Gamma Oscillation
Artist(s): BLNDFLD & Tsott
Label: Back&forth
Catalog: B&F04
Release Date: 23/07/2025
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno

Mastering:  @t_story_matters
Artwork: @kazmir00

Artist links: 
Soundcloud: @blndfld
@tsott
Bandcamp: https://blindfld.bandcamp.com/
https://tstt.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindfold_____/
https://www.instagram.com/tsott_/


Label links:
Soundcloud: @backand-forth
Bandcamp: https://backand-forth.bandcamp.com/music
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backandforth.am/

Pre-Order Link: https://backand-forth.bandcamp.com/album/intersections-ii


GTG Premiere | BLNDFLD & Tsott - Gamma Oscillation [B&F04]

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

Honored to be back again representing a new premiere from @thefor-official on Colombian-based label @1024r. 'Self destruct' is a massive energetic roller with heavy percussion and precise programming, a steadily growing peak time missile of dynamic techno.

Purchase here: 
https://10-24.bandcamp.com/album/echoes-of-geometry

Follow the artist:
@thefor-official
https://www.instagram.com/thefabricofreality_

Follow the label:
@1024r
www.instagram.com/ten_twenty_four__

AF Premiere: The Fabric Of Reality - Self Destruct [1024][OUT!!18.08.25]

"At first, you'll feel sad, but then you're gonna be happy about how good it all turns out to be.”

w/p: Hampus Andersson
remix contribution by: Malin Genie

design: Janu Krohm
mixing: Jan Goertz
mastering: Andres Klein @ Studio Pflug, Stuttgart
distributed by: Clone

This Little Life

ADILR - This Little Life (incl. Malin Genie Rework) [xdig01]

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@baggatonite
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Optimal Request 003 | Ohm

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