In this new A La Carte feature from 3voor12, Steve Rachmad shares a personal and thoughtful look at his journey through music. He talks about his early days with analog gear, the impact of streaming on the industry, his love for deeper, emotional sound, and how tuning frequencies changed his creative process. A candid conversation […]
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Techno in its purest form, delivered with elegance and precision. From the Sirius Stage, Sterac (Steve Rachmad) guided the crowd through a deep, grooving journey – a masterclass in control, flow, and hypnotic rhythm. His signature blend of depth and drive transformed the dance floor into a galaxy of tightly woven sound. Now available to […]
Steve Rachmad and Heiko Laux bring back the original 2011 vinyl classic The Viking, now available digitally for the first time. The EP includes “The Viking,” “Carlos,” and “7tine” – three tracks that capture the warm, driving grooves and melodic detail both artists are known for. Now carefully remastered from the original recordings, The Viking […]
Originally released on vinyl in 2019, Sterac’s 11 EP is now finally available digitally via Bandcamp through Kanzleramt. “Steve Rachmad’s first solo 12″ on Kanzleramt was on our wish-list for at least a decade. Just in time to start our 25th anniversary “11“ is mastered and ready. Steve is showing all his experience and history […]
PIP Den Haag just released Lost and Found – EP. 9 featuring Steve Rachmad. Published June 9, 2025, the episode includes a new interview and a full DJ set recorded live at PIP Den Haag. PIP RADIO · Lost and Found – EP. 9 – Steve Rachmad
Deep House Amsterdam recently sat down with Amsterdam techno veteran Steve Rachmad for an in-depth conversation. Covering over three decades in the scene, Rachmad reflects on his early days, dedication to analog sound, and ongoing evolution as an artist . He discusses learning to DJ “the hard way,” the shift within Dutch dance culture, and how he continues to […]
One of the standout moments on Regent’s latest release for Mutual Rytm comes from none other than Steve Rachmad, delivering a remix under his legendary Sterac alias. Known for his deep, minimalist approach to techno, Sterac strips the original back to its core. The remix channels the essence of his early work: raw, hypnotic, and […]
Spaces of Freedom: From Past Future to Present Resistance Today marks a milestone for us as we take part in the debut of Clubbing Heritage at Berlin’s iconic ELSE club: a 16-hour celebration where conversation and music converged to honour nightlife as a space of resistance, healing, and future-building. A Gathering of Visionaries The day […]
Released yesterday via Kynant Records, Steve Rachmad revives his Parallel 9 alias for a remix on Vril’s Crystal Cell Energy EP. The rework of “Bruch Im Nullpunkt” marks a rare appearance for Rachmad’s dub-techno-focused project, adding a distinct signature to an already compelling release.
From the decks to your speakers—STERAC B2B BASTIENNE, recorded live at 909 x Loveland ADE 2024 at Mediahaven, Amsterdam, is now on SoundCloud. Listen below! Loveland · STERAC B2B BASTIENNE | 909 x Loveland ADE 2024 | LL260 This powerhouse duo reunites for another back-to-back session, this time under the open sky at 909 Festival […]