STEVE RACHMAD — 45 YEARS IN MUSIC In 2026, Amsterdam’s most renowned craftsman of high-quality electronic music reaches an impressive milestone. Steve Rachmad — a name respected since the earliest days of house and techno and revered ever since — celebrates 45 years of living with and shaping music. The story begins in 1981, when […]
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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 […]
Techno in its purest form, delivered with elegance and precision. From the Sirius Stage, Sterac (Steve Rachmad) guided the crowd through a deep, grooving journey – a masterclass in control, flow, and hypnotic rhythm. His signature blend of depth and drive transformed the dance floor into a galaxy of tightly woven sound. Now available to […]
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 […]
Following the release on their EP on Mote-Evolver, it’s time to kick off a series of performances involving improvised, yet tight musical dialogue between Steve and Speedy J. Manifesting years of experience, the duo managed to find entirely new ways to push the limits and make the club walls tremble. Here’s a sneak peek of […]
Sterac gave an incredible performance at DAAD Gathering’s 2022 edition. This autumn he visited again and presented them with an unconventional DJ set and recording. Check out this interview after the video shoot!
Amazing insight of Steve’s studio and workflow by Thomann Synthesizers. Check out the full video below.
The second edition of Steve Rachmad aka STERAC x Speedy J live from the STOOR studio in Rotterdam. The whole recording is a fully improvised live jam!