Miss Monique (born Olesia Arkusha) is a Ukrainian DJ, producer, and label founder, widely regarded as one of the fastest-rising artists in the melodic techno and progressive house scene. Through her widely watched online livestreams and sold-out performances around the world, she has become one of the most prominent female figures in modern electronic music.
Key Facts
Birth name: Olesia Arkusha
Born: May 5, 1992 – Kyiv, Ukraine
Genres: Melodic Techno, Progressive House, Trance
Record label: Siona Records (founded 2019)
Residence: Lisbon, Portugal
Musical Career and Style
Miss Monique began her DJ career in 2011. She gained international recognition through her popular YouTube series Mind Games and MiMo Weekly, which showcased her melodic, energetic DJ sets to a rapidly growing global audience.
In 2019 she founded Siona Records, a label that has become an important platform for emerging progressive and melodic electronic artists.
Her musical style blends the emotional melodies of trance, the driving rhythm of techno, and the harmonic structure of progressive house. Her work has received praise and support from leading figures in electronic music such as Pete Tong, Armin van Buuren, and David Guetta.
Major Performances and Appearances
Miss Monique is a regular performer at some of the world’s leading electronic music festivals, including:
Tomorrowland
Ultra Music Festival
Awakenings Festival
Time Warp
In 2022, her performance in the Montreal edition of the Cercle series gained millions of views online.
In 2024, she made her debut on the Tomorrowland Music label with the track “Bloom at Night.” Later that year she released “Veselka,” a song paying tribute to her Ukrainian roots.
Recognition and Public Role
Music analytics platform Viberate ranked Miss Monique among the top ten fastest-growing electronic artists worldwide.
On the DJaneMag list she reached #6 in 2025, highlighting her growing influence in the global DJ scene.
Following the war in Ukraine, she relocated abroad but continues to promote messages of peace and unity. At many of her performances, fans show support by waving Ukrainian flags.
Notable Releases
“Rush (Sied van Riel Remix)” (2022) – Beatport #1 Progressive House
“Concorde” (2022) – Beatport Top 10 Melodic Techno
“Subterranean” (2023) – with AVIRA feat. LUNA
“City Boy” (2023) – released on Drumcode
“Veselka” (2024) – Siona Records
Today, Miss Monique stands among the most important female DJs in international electronic music, representing both Ukrainian culture and a positive, community-driven vision of modern club music.
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