Funeral Ecstasy pt.2 – The Simulation (Original Soundtrack) is the latest sonic chapter by Stefan ZMK as part of HipSick. This 13-track release is the score to the immersive performative installation that explores the theme of immortality; the hope, the fear, and the reality of the future where death may no longer exists.
Moving through layers of tension, distortion, and artificial calm, the music reflects a world where perception is manipulated and meaning constantly shifts. 
Featuring original score material, instrumental versions and bonus material like a deep-dive podcast, The Simulation pulls you into a soundscape that is unsettling, hypnotic, and strangely intimate.
This is not just a listening experience, it’s an invitation to drift between the programmed and the personal. Welcome to The Simulation.

Now available on Bandcamp, streaming platforms, and digital shops.

Composition & Sound Design: Stefan ZMK
Vocals: Nadîja Roza Broekhart & Max the Purr Master
Concept & Artistic Lead: Nadîja Roza Broekhart & Sylvia Weening
Photography: Rachel Schraven
Comms: Aniek de Rooij
Mastering: Stefan ZMK
Funeral Ecstasy pt.2 – The Simulation is a production by HipSick

Cat. Nr. HipSick002

The Simulation (Trailer)

Dutch Rotterdam-based hardcore techno DJ, mastering-engineer, producer and promoter active since 1998.

Exploiting all electronic boundaries, Stefan ZMK travels the world to find beauty in darkness. 
Expect sets without compromise, that will send shivers through any rave die-hard. Stefan ZMK is a true guru in sound and a man of 100% dedication to alternative electronic music. A swift ninja, who always delivers a highly skilled trip to the Core of the Underground.

A notorious DJ, collector and producer since 1998, he has played a major role in the Dutch Free Party scene with his crew: ZMK Soundsystem. Their unique blend of tekno, hardtek, hardcore and breaks instantly spread across Europe, through their vinyl label and various sublabels. From 2010 Stefan ZMK started to release his tracks on various European labels like Obs.Cur, Peur Bleue, Mackitek, Hangar, Hit ’n Run, etc. With tracks like Summoned, Predator and Surrender, he has made a firm mark on the rising Acidtekno and Acidcore scene. Those sought-after records are a fresh combination of acidic, mental and industrial sounds, with the fierce impact of techno and hardcore. 
His unique sound and insane cross-genre mixing skills has taken him all over Europe, even playing major events like Dominator, Q-base, Totemystik, Retro Acid, DefQon1, Lost Theory, Bangface Weekender, PRSPCT XL, Winter Conspiracy, X-live, Foorcore, Elements Mountain Festival, Nowhere Spain etc. 
And since the first C19 lockdown, Stefan teamed up with Li-Z to host the bimonthly cross genre radioshow MXSRS on PRSPCT Radio. 

Over the years, he has gained the reputation for smoothly switching between contrasting styles, using obscure elements, custom edits and the freshest beats available. And with over 23 years of experience, he is considered to be, one of the most booked Dutch DJs from the free-party movement.

Discography
- ZMK 001 12″ 2000 with ZMK Soundsystem
- ZMK 002 12″ 2001 with ZMK Soundsystem
- Symbiote 001 2×12″ 2010 with Dissolvement, Phantomlab and Win
- Obs.Cur 008 12″ 2011 with Sifres
- Peur Bleue 011 12″ 2012 solo release
- Zombie Kru 3008 12″ 2012 with ZMK Soundsystem
- Mackitek HS 003 12″ 2012 with Mr. Gasmask, Sifres and Keja
- Mackitek HS 005 12″ 2012 with Sevenum Six, Kan10 and Keja
- Hit 'n Run Music 001 12" 2013 with Li-Z, Cursed Legion and Jacob Inhuman
- Zombie Kru 3009 12″ 2013 with ZMK Soundsystem
- Hangar 003 12" 2015 with Frixion Fanatic, The Relic & Hidden Rooms and Raoul Radical
- Mackitek HS 009 12" 2016 with Sevenum Six and Keja & Kan10
- ZMK 3011 12" 2016 with HEISA
- "Simmering" on Artists in Action Vol.5 2016
- Obs.Cur 10 years 12" 2019 with Collision, Enko, Sifres and About:Kaos
- KTK Records Don't Hide It Remix 2019 with Witz
- Endless Night 001 12" 2021 Kick It Slow Remix with Peska
- PRSPCT 278 12" 2022 with HEISA
- Hangar ltd.666 12" 2023 No More Yin Remix with SpeedyQ's, HEISA and IND