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 resonate with audiences today. The feature celebrates how 1996’s techno […]
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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 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” releases from 2007–2012 sit alongside fresh, unreleased material. Each […]
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 away from exploration. He speaks candidly about live performance, hardware […]
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 bundle, grouped by sound and stage. It’s a curated […]
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, captures Steve’s dual identities – both as himself and his […]
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 direct audio feed from the mixer. A portion of the […]
The first release in Denude’s Berlin Sessions series sees a powerful collaboration between Alexander Kowalski and Eddie Hale, with three raw, hypnotic cuts recorded straight to tape at Berlin’s Damage Studios. Among them, Fernwärme stands out, and Steve Rachmad steps in with a remix that takes it to another level. His version keeps the pulse […]
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, spacious, and deeply rhythmic, it’s a track that sits […]
Originally released in 2010, The Boatshow by Heiko Laux and Steve Rachmad is now available digitally for the first time on Bandcamp. A deep and rolling techno cut with their signature touch, this long-awaited reissue brings a classic back into circulation – freshly remastered and ready for new ears. The Boatshow by HEIKO LAUX & […]