A landmark moment in techno history returned to the stage: Jeff Mills’ iconic Live at Liquid Room, originally recorded in Tokyo in 1995, was celebrated with a special tour and reissue — and two of our own stepped into the spotlight. The Advent and Sterac joined Mills...
As we celebrate Steve Rachmad’s 45 years in music, we’re opening the vault and asking for your help. We’re looking for rare footage, photos, or any visual gems from the early years of Steve’s career. Think 90s and 2000s, before the smartphone era — the kinds...
In 2026, Steve Rachmad celebrates 45 years in electronic music. A true pioneer of the Dutch scene, his legacy spans multiple aliases, labels, and generations. Whether under his own name or as Sterac, Sterac Electronics, or Parallel 9, Steve continues to shape techno through innovation,...
A powerful meeting of minds from Amsterdam and Berlin: Accelerate is the result of two techno visionaries - Steve Rachmad and Heiko Laux - bringing their distinct energies together for a no-compromise collaboration on Kanzleramt. This album merges past and present: reimagined versions of standout 12”...
In a new feature by FourFour Magazine, Steve Rachmad opens up about his long‑standing career in techno, his commitment to creative evolution and what drives him to keep moving forward. From his early influences rooted in Detroit’s legacy to the fluidity of 19+ aliases, Rachmad doesn’t shy...
Dekmantel Festival 2025 is still fresh in our minds - and now, the music returns. This year, the Dekmantel team launches a new format for releasing festival recordings: Sonic Worlds. Rather than dropping everything at once, each set will be released as part of a themed...
We’re proud to announce that Steve Rachmad vs Sterac has been selected by Innate as one of 150 standout sets in their RA 1000: selecting mixes from some of dance music’s finest. The mix, originally broadcast as RA Podcast 428 and released via Resident Advisor,...
This rare recording captures a full night from Liverpool’s Cavern Club, featuring Sterac (Steve Rachmad) alongside the Residents crew: John Demonic, Mark Forshaw, Mike Holmes, Bill Heckle and Binny. The night was documented via two VHS tapes using the club’s security camera system, with a...
Denude Records kicks off its Berlin Sessions series with a strong first statement: a raw and atmospheric three-tracker from Alexander Kowalski and Eddie Hale, recorded direct from the floor of Berlin’s Damage Studios. The EP delivers a focused blend of deep, hypnotic techno rooted in groove...
Originally released on vinyl in 2009, Hutspot / Stamppot by Steve Rachmad and Heiko Laux is now available digitally for the first time. Freshly arranged, mixed, and remastered in 2025, this reissue brings new clarity to a dubby, groove-led techno cut that still holds its weight. Subtle,...