OptimaX<< · e-mail: OptimaX [Michiel] · web: · location: The Netherlands · age: 30 · influences: Started out as a U2 fan at his age of 13, then small UK indie bands Like The House Of Love was added to his favorite artist along with An Emotional fish. But the older he got the more electronics and 80's he became. Nowadays he is listening a lot to artist like the Sneaker Pimps, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, The Cure and Garbage. But some Linkin Park as well and even The Cardigans! · experience:                         At the age of 19 he started making music himself in a small local band doing guitar and vocals. Most songs were written by him with the help of the rest of the band. Higlight during this period was a performance at a well-known festival in Holland. In 1997 he left this band leaving three CD-Maxi's to the world, and started a new band in 1999. This time the music had more 'electronics' then before like doing Duran Duran with some Cure-drama. Unfortunally he discovered that his music didn't match the wishes of the dutch audience and after searching for too long for the right line-up he left this band too. Now he gave up being in a band and is enjoying the work of others. · covers: He did the vocals to Roompilot's great version of Destroying Angels! · comments: If you ever need vocals to a track (either a pimps cover or something similar) you can ask him. He's willing to sing!