Optimal Request Podcast Series

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

Optimal Request 002 | @baggatonite

For this second episode, we're pleased to welcome our co-founder and resident @baggatonite.

Paris-based DJ Bagga Tonite is dedicated to exploring the depths of mental techno. During his sets, he shapes his own style and uses his relentless selection to create a raw, hypnotic atmosphere with an undeniable groove.

As a proponent of a dynamic underground electronic scene, he is involved in a number of collectives, and in recent years, has curated numerous parties between Paris and his hometown of Poitiers. His experience has led him to perform alongside many established artists such as Lacchesi, Vanille, Arabian Panther, Benabou, Carla Schmitt, Fasme and Popof.

TRACKLIST:

Quelza - We'll Never Be Friends Again
Jay York - Surface (Original Mix)
Ebass - Unseen
Absolet - Egress
Symbolism - Lux
Bailey Ibbs - Lied To Laure
Bob Semp - Bright Savannah
ERR0 - Routine
ESSENCE (DE) - Shift
Mython - Poem
Architect - Mental Body
TENO - Madder (Rodent Remix)
Rethe - Bleach (Ketch Remix)
Tom.Healey - Maluk (Modēm Remix)
Rodent - Hold This
Case - Industrial Clan
Germán Martinez - Nasty
Rethe - Hungry Ghost (Burden Remix)
Iraklip - Mokua
White08 - Impedance Control (Original Mix)
BENZA - Back2
Fhase 87 - Phénomène De Mode
Human Safari - Jazz Affair

Optimal Request 002 | DJ Bagga Tonite

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

Optimal Request 004 | @sioda_rua

We're delighted to welcome our first guess in this Podcast Series: Síoda Rua!

Síoda Rua is an Irish DJ deeply connected to music since childhood. Coming from a music-loving family, she grew up playing the Irish flute before discovering piano and guitar during her teenage years. Her encounter with electronic music at the age of 14 marked a turning point, awakening in her fascination for this rich and infinite sound universe.

Specializing in the art of mixing vinyl, she delivers sets that naviguate between house and techno, adapting to the atmosphere and energy of each event. Although she loves exploring a wide variety of genres, she is particularly drawn to deep sounds: liquid textures, mesmerizing atmospheres, minimalist percussion and rhythmic patterns. Her performances transform into captivating sonic journeys where every details matters.

In this mix, Síoda Rua take listeners on a journey through her favorite styles of techno: starting with deep, hypnotic sounds, moving into energetic, percussive rhythms, and ending with powerful, mental grooves.

TRACKLIST:

Mohlao - File (Scape)
Bas Dobbelaer & Vand - Story Of Blade (Shoal Remix)
9beats - Quantum Fluctuations (Valentino Mora Rephase)
Luigi Tozzi - Atlatl
Rene Wise - Lonely Singing
Amotik - Assi
Deluka - Braunschweig 
Markus Suckut - Dusk 
UFO95 & Rodhad - Lavande 03 
ASEC - Scala Naturae (Kaiser Remix)
Holden Federico - Myth
Yant - The Raum 
Juri Heidemann - Reger
Setaoc Mass - Seeing Clear

Optimal Request 004 | Síoda Rua (Vinyl Set)

Optimal Request 005 | @tancreide

DJ and producer based in Western France, founder of @solide-records and techno distribution platform Global Trax, Tancreide fashions sets where groove serves as the common thread for dark and hypnotic techno. Nourished by the sound of Drexciya and the Berlin scene, he develops a raw, uncompromising sound designed to unhinge brains and train bodies.

Active between Angers, Paris and elsewhere, he has shared the bill with names such as Fjaak, Ben Klock, Chambray and De Sluwe Vos, distilling intense energy for travel.

TRACKLIST:

Louis The 4th - Kassl
Eric Fetcher - Function Generator 1
A.Paul & DJ Dextro - Passagem de Nivel
Sleeparchive - Imes 2
Andy Martin - Selva Lacondona
Juri Heidemann - Transverse
Annē - Urban
NTRR - 909 Odyssey
Szmer - SEQ3
Kaiser - Problemi Di Lusso
Altinbas & Cirkle - Bold
S-File - Tansania

Optimal Request 005 | Tancreide

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

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

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