'Light and Time' is out today on Dekmantel. It marks 45 years in music for Steve Rachmad, a career that runs from his earliest days experimenting with drum machines in Amsterdam, through the aliases that shaped Dutch techno (Sterac, Parallel 9, Sterac Electronics), to a...
In this Electronic Beats TV video, we celebrate Dutch techno legend Steve Rachmad, whose music has left a lasting mark on electronic music and inspired generations of producers, DJs, and fans. Born in Amsterdam in 1969, Rachmad has quietly become one of the true legends of...
TECHNO Records reaches a milestone with its 41st release: the first full-scale solo record by label founder Nastia. A defining moment for both artist and catalogue, this EP embodies a restrained, functional approach to techno, where subtle shifts in tension, texture, and rhythm take center...
"It’s here! Sterac's EP on our label is officially out today. Ahead of an album and world tour marking 45 years in service to electronic music, 3-6-9 nods to Rachmad’s earliest roots in electro-funk, through to his day-one embrace of house and techno. One of the...
Steve Rachmad speaks to Electronic Groove about his enduring connection to music, his creative process, and the purpose that drives his work. Read it here....
Steve Rachmad speaks to Keyi Magazine about his contribution to TECHNO Records’ TECH040: INTRO, a compilation curated by Nastia. In the interview, he discusses the cinematic sound design of Ostinato 2.0, his approach to opening sets, and his creative process during the Covid period. 🔗 Read...
TECH040, titled INTRO, is a functional exploration of electronic music's most delicate moments. The concept was born from Nastia's personal experience as a globally touring DJ, identifying a distinct gap in the modern market: a scarcity of sophisticated, atmospheric tracks specifically designed to set the...
Steve Rachmad announces his "3-6-9" EP on Dekmantel, a powerful new release ahead of his 45-year career milestone. The EP features three tracks that blend raw energy with soulful precision, setting the stage for his upcoming album, "Light and Time". 🔗 Read more on Mixmag NL...
To celebrate 45 years in music, Steve Rachmad takes us through 10 key tracks that shaped his legendary career. From his early days as Sterac to his iconic aliases like Ignacio and Parallel 9, this track-by-track feature offers a rare glimpse into the stories, emotions,...
We are excited to share the first Bandcamp exclusive relaunch of remastered tracks from Steve Rachmad and his legendary aliases. This release is the start of a multi year project to restore and share his influential back catalog, including tracks never before available digitally. This first...