45 years in music. Still curious. Still learning. Still loving it. This summer I’ll host my own stage at the Free Your Mind Festival in Arnhem on Sunday 7 June, surrounded by friends and long-time colleagues who have been part of the journey. With sets from Dave Clarke DJ Rush J....
On April 18 we gather at TILLATEC to celebrate an extraordinary milestone: 45 years in music by Steve Rachmad. Few artists have shaped electronic music with the depth, consistency and integrity that Steve has brought to the culture for more than four decades. From Detroit-inspired techno,...
FAZE Mag has spotlighted Sterac’s Primus as one of the 10 legendary techno tracks from 1996, a pivotal year that shaped the global techno sound. Released on 100% Pure, Primus remains a defining example of Sterac’s ability to craft hypnotic, driving techno that continues to...
Sterac delivers a hypnotic, floor-ready remix of Ignez’s Dawn, featured on the SMV014 12inch via Somov Records. This release also includes reworks from Rødhåd, Ø [Phase], and Mathys Lenne. ...
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...