When two of the technically most gifted DJs of our generation decide to give a masterclass with 2 mixers and 6 decks you know there is something special happening. We are thrilled to share a 90-minute excerpt of this exceptional set from 2021 that will always remain one of the most legendary moments on our dancefloor...

Thanks to @DVS1 @Oscarmulero

This Is Not Draaimolen Festival: DVS1 & Oscar Mulero (11.09.2021)

DifferentSound invites Steve Rachmad (Amsterdam)

This mix was recorded live at Further @ Radion, Amsterdam, August 26th 2023

The DifferentSound Podcast #310 welcomes Steve Rachmad! We dive deep into the world of Steve Rachmad, an artist whose mastery of drum machines and synthesizers is nothing short of extraordinary. For nearly three decades, Steve has woven his unique talent into every beat and melody, establishing himself as a cornerstone in techno and house music. While the details of his releases and performances are extensive, the true essence of Steve's artistry lies in his unparalleled connection to his gear—his "musical telepathy" with machines like the Roland, Moog, and Linn. With a knack for constantly reinventing himself and blending past inspirations with contemporary sounds, Steve's work resonates across generations. Instead of listing accolades and achievements, we invite you to experience his music firsthand and discover why Steve Rachmad remains a timeless force in electronic music.

Ph: Sven Scholten

SC:@steverachmad/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/steve_rachmad_sterac/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/steverachmadofficial/
RA: https://ra.co/dj/steverachmad/

DifferentSound invites Steve Rachmad / Podcast #310

✈ To celebrate this new episode, we are proud and delighted to host such an iconic figure from the Detroit Techno scene : ALAN OLDHAM aka DJ T-1000 (Pure Sonik Records / BPitch Control).

Alan Oldham has been called Detroit’s Renaissance Man, a true Motor City original.

From his beginnings as a member of Underground Resistance (replacing Jeff Mills), to seminal releases on Tresor Berlin, BPitch Control, Third Ear, Suspected, Elypsia Records (under his Detroit Rocket Science alias), his own Pure Sonik label and many others, to remixes for such heavyweights as Loco Dice and Ellen Allien, to his legendary artwork for such labels as Transmat, Djax-Up-Beats, New Religion, Houndstooth, Dark Entries, and more, Oldham does it all.

Under his stage name of DJ T-1000, Oldham has criss-crossed the globe rocking dancefloors from Amsterdam to London to Rome to Tokyo to Shanghai to Mexico City to his native Detroit and back to his current home in Berlin, where he holds down residencies at Tresor Berlin and Suicide Circus.

Over 25 years in the game, and Oldham remains at the forefront of both art and music.

Born and raised in Detroit and based in Berlin, Alan Oldham a.k.a. DJ T-1000 has been called “Detroit Techno’s Renaissance Man,” Not only is he the owner of the legendary Detroit labels Generator and Pure Sonik, and a veteran international techno DJ, the Detroit-born polymath is also an accomplished graphic illustrator, known globally for his iconic artwork for Djax-Up-Beats, +8 Records, Transmat, Astralwerks and many other electronic music labels.

A globally-known DJ, Oldham as DJ T-1000, still keeps to his old Underground Resistance vinyl roots. He is a veteran headliner of such festivals as Love Parade (DE), Awakenings (NL), E-Troit Festival (NL), N.A.M.E. Festival (FR), and Movement (USA). He has been a resident at both Tresor Berlin (DE) and Moog Barcelona (ES), as well as regularly playing dates all over Europe and the world, including such recent Asian destinations as Manila and Shanghai.
Oldham is also behind the Detroitrocketscience alias, which has spawned an acclaimed series of sci-fi inspired 10-inch releases and an all-digital DJ set-up that is more streamlined and modernistic than the old-school vinyl approach. Vienna, Lyon, the legendary Hammerhalle at Sisyphos, and Globus in Berlin have recently hosted Detroitrocketscience sets.

Beginning in 2011, the immensely-talented Oldham launched a series of successful, sold-out art happenings in Paris, Amsterdam, Los Angeles, Barcelona, Vienna, and Berlin, translating his comics-inspired, techno-defining Djax-Up-Beats style to paint and canvas! His originals are owned by the likes of Derrick May, Radio Slave, Ben Sims, Steve Bug, Cisco Ferriera (The Advent), Marsel Delsin (Delsin Records), Steve Parker, Ritzi Lee, and other famous techno notables. Commissioned work, most recently for Berlin’s  legendary Dr. Motte, also fills his daily schedule.

Enjoy and feel free to share! Love & Techno

Tracklist: 

1. DJ T-1000 - Tracker(Unreleased)
2. Mark Broom - Movement 
3. Cari Lekebusch - Cause and Effect
4. Ramon Tapia - I’ll Fix It 
5. I.V. - ATOM
6. Nicole Moudaber x Risa Taniguchi - Gorgeous
7. DJ Dextro - Burn On The Dancefloor
8. Mark Broom - Dated
9. DJ T-1000 - Functionality
10. Nino Sebelic - Unknown 2 (Unreleased)
11. Truncate - Bodega (Blenk Remix)
12. Convextion - Andas
13. Rebecca Delle Piane - Senso
14. Lady Starlight - In a Tizzy
15. Myles Serge - Long Kiss Goodnight
16. DJ T-1000 - Codeswitch


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Interview

PARADOX PODCAST #180 -- DJ T-1000 AKA ALAN OLDHAM

‘Run it Red’ sees bona fide techno legend Ben Sims showcases 2 hrs of the finest new house and techno he can lay his hands on. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/ben-sims/episodes/ben-sims-10th-august-2025

Ben Sims Presents: Run It Red 100825

Don’t Panic! is a dancefloor bomb born from the meeting between Ben Biron and Nael. A bold reminder of the artist’s journey, filled with ups and downs that often feel more stressful than they truly are. As the path unfolds, one message stands clear: Don’t Panic! Driven by rich melodies, a powerful bassline, and groovy harmonics, this track captures the essence of release - so don’t panic, just dance on.

Release date: November 07, 2025

Support the artists:

🔗 : Instagram: 
Nael (IL): https://www.instagram.com/nael__music/?hl=en
Ben Biron: https://www.instagram.com/benbenbiron/?hl=en

🔗 : Spotify: 
Nael (IL): https://open.spotify.com/artist/1j7SJCnKuPzm3gGgcAXR8x?si=OTjwppxJTU-Z-b_x0ylplw
Ben Biron: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5GU1HV1xJ85OxOnRfjmsYD?si=q-W_nFR5RzmW-DXvg87fVA

🔗 : Beatport: 
Nael (IL): https://www.beatport.com/artist/nael-il/1193369?srsltid=AfmBOopE7Gajn81yUWVqfPF1511RqQD7_hRewLZUTOrtDVBN0Lw6xS4C
Ben Biron: https://www.beatport.com/artist/ben-biron/1037901?srsltid=AfmBOopwnj1zcJaF4lhcR_9y8TwLJdMjF6R6qaWMDBooFYtnKb8RjjK5

PREMIERE: Ben Biron & Nael - Don't Panic! (Original Mix) [Glory Hill Studio]

A transmission from the stellar beacon. This track is built from the ground up, beginning with a hypnotic pulse and a super-warm, felt bassline—the primordial rhythm of remembrance.

Sophisticated, minimal rhythms create a vessel for a journey across the galactic spectrum. From the first, lone kick drum to the soaring, star-born melody that emerges, this is the sound of frequency alignment. It mirrors the Sirius energy: not an external force, but a reflection of the coherence, wisdom, and emotional sovereignty we are awakening within.

This is the anthem of our galactic contract remembered. To redeem. To steward. To broadcast.

Instrumental Melodic Deep House / Cosmic Techno. A frequency of awakening.

Sirius

Underground Resistance founder Robert Hood is one of the pioneering old guard who is still doing it right today. He is the epitome of Detroit house and techno, serving up pulsing minimal, and has been since the early nineties. Last year he joined our label for a series of three EPs entitled Paradygm Shift and a full length which will see the light of day the 22nd of May. The project is aimed to take techno out of its current comfort zone and very much did so, as does Hood himself whenever he plays one of our parties. 

Now he has served up the latest mix in our series and once again subverts expectation. His hour long Paradygm Shift Mix water no time in establishing a rock solid kick drum, and then proceeds to colour the airwaves around it with hypnotic hi hat loops, rougher claps, and raw synths. As ever with Hood, it is a bouncy and fast moving mix that hurries you along at a great rate, but because there are so many thrills along the way, you are more than willing to go wherever he wants to take you.

Dekmantel Podcast

Dekmantel Podcast 120 - Robert Hood

Steve Rachmad at Sub-Scape, Antwerp, Belgium (06-06-2008)

Techno from an Italian master of the genre.

Read more here: https://www.residentadvisor.net/podcast-episode.aspx?id=641

Resident Advisor podcast

RA.641 Freddy K

Boiler Room w/ Karenn, Surgeon & Regis.

[Broadcast on 20th November 2012]

Tracklist & video at http://boilerroom.tv

Regis live in the Boiler Room

Recorded live on Holy Saturday at the infamous Snax Party in Berghain, this is the first 3 hours of an extended set. "Once a year in honor of the old Ostgut tradition, Berghain closes its doors to the straight crowd and unleashes a no-holds barred gay marathon where anything goes. Due to the circumstances of it being a different crowd and different vibe, I figured I'd upload the set which is a bit harder and funkier than I typically play." -DZ

Live from Berghain [Snax Party] (30-03-13)

𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰 𝘋𝘔𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥.




Mentioning releases, remixes, or labels on which Steve Rachmad has shown his craftsmanship is pointless and time-consuming. So is boasting about the clubs and festivals on which he has left his mark. It would just make for another list of names, places, and brands…. Let’s not do that. Feel free to visit the usual channels (Discogs, Soundcloud, Beatport) and take your pick from numerous productions and DJ sets. They all come from three decades of dedication, sweat, and polishing a one of a kind talent.

Because as Miles had his horn and Pablo took to canvas, Steve has an unequalled gift for (almost physically) connecting with every thinkable drum machine and synthesizer out there. If the man had kids, boys would listen to Roland or Robert (Moog), and a girl would surely be named Linn, after the machine made famous by Prince and others in the 80’s. Some claim it’s analogue machine telepathy, others say he was born with all the right connectors and inputs hidden somewhere underneath his trademark curly hairdo.

This ability has established Steve as one of those artists that simply last because of quality. New generations of artists from different genres recognizes his signature and therefore play his work.

As a DJ he is constantly reinventing himself. Set firmly in the best that techno and house have to offer at the moment, Rachmad draws inspiration from his love for high quality disco and electro from the past. As words can never truly describe music, we’ll end with advising you to go check him out and hear for yourself what Steve is all about.

Steve Rachmad at Sub-Scape, Antwerp, Belgium (06-06-2008)

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