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STERAC joins a global lineup of techno artists on Synthetik Sounds’ powerful new Various Artists compilation, created to support those affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. His track Resilience stands alongside 38 others, each contributing to a cause that extends beyond the dancefloor. With 100% of proceeds going to LA Fire Relief Funds, […]

STERAC returns with System Failure, his contribution to Sounds of Freedom, a powerful new compilation from the Georgian label Different Sound. Born out of solidarity with Georgia’s embattled club culture, this release unites global electronic artists in a showcase of resilience and creativity. System Failure is out now, with all proceeds going directly to Georgian […]

This is a recording of Sterac’s set at Dekmantel Ten, celebrating the festival’s 10th anniversary. Sterac delivers his signature techno sound, capturing the energy and legacy of a decade of Dekmantel. dekmantel · Sterac at Dekmantel Ten

Steve Rachmad, under his Sterac alias, has delivered a powerful remix of Moy Santana’s Kosmos, released on the Spanish techno label Sungate Records. Known for his meticulous approach to remixing, Steve drew on the original track’s energy and filtering to craft a new version that amplifies its impact on the dancefloor. In his creative process, […]

Check out Steve’s live set on Clubbing TV at their SPACES rooftop during this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event. Watch it here.    

Back in April of this year, Steve sat down with ADTN-Audition, an educational music project that focuses on fostering discussions around guided listening of music creating encounters between artists, industry specialists, and the audience. In this conversation, Steve talks about his many aliases, some of his best known tunes and more. Watch the interview below:

In this special talk series organised by De Nacht for Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary, Stev joined a roundtable discussion hosted by Ezri & Jhelisa of the LIFE Chats podcast. The conversation explores the pioneering role of Black Electronic Music, its origins, and its profound influence on Amsterdam’s vibrant music scene. Check out this insightful discussion on […]

A decade in, Dekmantel are still captivating audiences, championing new artists, and creating unforgettable festival moments. To celebrate their tremendous impact on electronic music, they invited 11 artists, staff, and fans to share their favorite memories. Among those interviewed was Steve Rachmad aka STERAC, who shared his own unique perspective: “Dekmantel has a special place […]

Dimi Angelis recorded a 6-hour mix comprised solely of Steve Rachmad’s productions for this ANGLS locked live stream during the Coronavirus Pandemic in 2020. He aptly named this the “Steve Rachmad Special”, and it was all mixed by vinyl, featuring tracks from Steve’s spectrum of pseudonyms, from STERAC to Tons of Tones, Sterac Electronics to […]

True Underground showcase STERAC’s recent set, recorded live from Perron in Rotterdam, as the 78th edition of their True Techno Podcast series. The podcast features 3 uninterrupted hours of energy and drive, and can be listened on SoundCloud via the link below. True Underground (True Techno Podcast) · Sterac | True Techno 78