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Stefan ZMK
by Stefan ZMK
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 sce
Episodes
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Stefan ZMK @ Masters of Puppets - Hybrid Stage - Valec CZ 13-07-2026 [ mental | tekno ]
Check out the recording of my 2hr sundaynight set at Masters Of Puppets Festival - Hybrid Stage 13-7-26 @ Valec, Czech Republic 👹🔊 (Tracklist below) Big thanks to @mastersofpuppetsfest for the invite, and love for all the dedicated ravers that danced till the very end ✨💜 This session explores...
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Stefan ZMK - Modern Classical Electronic Crossover @ ReConnect Uden 04-09-2026
Check out the 100 minute “Modern Classical Electronic Crossover” set I played at (RE)Connect - Uden 2026 With deep and melancholic contemporary compositions for introspection, chilling and spacing out! Grab a blanket, pillow, close your eyes and drift away on composers like Philip Glass, Hania...
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[DIS]ORDER Full Album (Instrumental)
[DIS]ORDER - Brains in Resonance (Original Soundtrack) is the latest sonic work by Stefan ZMK as part of HipSick, created for the interdisciplinary installation and live performance [DIS]ORDER. Inspired by the theme of neurodiversity and how we deal with sensitivity, [DIS]ORDER challenges systems...
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[DIS]ORDER Full Album feat. The System
[DIS]ORDER - Brains in Resonance (Original Soundtrack) is the latest sonic work by Stefan ZMK as part of HipSick, created for the interdisciplinary installation and live performance [DIS]ORDER. Inspired by the theme of neurodiversity and how we deal with sensitivity, [DIS]ORDER challenges systems...
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Unmasked (Instrumental)
[DIS]ORDER - Brains in Resonance (Original Soundtrack) is the latest sonic work by Stefan ZMK as part of HipSick, created for the interdisciplinary installation and live performance [DIS]ORDER. Inspired by the theme of neurodiversity and how we deal with sensitivity, [DIS]ORDER challenges systems...
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DISORDER (Instrumental)
[DIS]ORDER - Brains in Resonance (Original Soundtrack) is the latest sonic work by Stefan ZMK as part of HipSick, created for the interdisciplinary installation and live performance [DIS]ORDER. Inspired by the theme of neurodiversity and how we deal with sensitivity, [DIS]ORDER challenges systems...
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You Serve I Can How (Instrumental)
[DIS]ORDER - Brains in Resonance (Original Soundtrack) is the latest sonic work by Stefan ZMK as part of HipSick, created for the interdisciplinary installation and live performance [DIS]ORDER. Inspired by the theme of neurodiversity and how we deal with sensitivity, [DIS]ORDER challenges systems...
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A Slower World (Instrumental)
[DIS]ORDER - Brains in Resonance (Original Soundtrack) is the latest sonic work by Stefan ZMK as part of HipSick, created for the interdisciplinary installation and live performance [DIS]ORDER. Inspired by the theme of neurodiversity and how we deal with sensitivity, [DIS]ORDER challenges systems...
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U TO PI A (Instrumental)
[DIS]ORDER - Brains in Resonance (Original Soundtrack) is the latest sonic work by Stefan ZMK as part of HipSick, created for the interdisciplinary installation and live performance [DIS]ORDER. Inspired by the theme of neurodiversity and how we deal with sensitivity, [DIS]ORDER challenges systems...
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I Do Not Sleep (Instrumental)
[DIS]ORDER - Brains in Resonance (Original Soundtrack) is the latest sonic work by Stefan ZMK as part of HipSick, created for the interdisciplinary installation and live performance [DIS]ORDER. Inspired by the theme of neurodiversity and how we deal with sensitivity, [DIS]ORDER challenges systems...
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The Weight Of Your Difference (Instrumental)
[DIS]ORDER - Brains in Resonance (Original Soundtrack) is the latest sonic work by Stefan ZMK as part of HipSick, created for the interdisciplinary installation and live performance [DIS]ORDER. Inspired by the theme of neurodiversity and how we deal with sensitivity, [DIS]ORDER challenges systems...
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Li-Z & Stefan ZMK @ Shout Out To Homey Henry - Edo Rotterdam 24-01-26
1🤍HN3 Recently we had to deal with the sudden demise of our dear friend Henry. His passing was very unexpected, and he went way too early. Last weekend we gathered with friends from across decades to remember him in our way. Family friendly during the day, and with loud music during the evening....
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Mantra of the Mother
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...
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Sea of Time
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...
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The Simulation (Trailer)
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...
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You Are Eternal (Instrumental)
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...
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Deep Dive Podcast - The Simulation
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...
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The Simulation (Aftermovie)
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...
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Still Here (Feat. Gina & MoG)
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...
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Still Here (Instrumental)
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...
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The Purrification
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...
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Endless Beginnings (Feat. MoG)
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...
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Echoes of Time
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...
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Ethereal Gina
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...
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You Are Eternal (Feat. Gina & MoG)
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...
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HipSick x Friday Night Live Kunsthal Rotterdam 18-04-2025
(TRACKLIST BELOW) Throwback to HipSick @ Friday Night Live - Kunsthal Rotterdam 18-04-2025 , where raw matter met digital spirit. *Stefan ZMK* behind the decks, dropping rave hybrids. *MC GINA* ghost in the machine, spitting code and poetry, glitching the signal. Originally spawned from FUNERAL...
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Stefan ZMK @ NYE Exit23 Space Safari @ Chinastraat 2024 [ rave acid techno tekno industrial core ]
Check out the recording of my 2h NYE set at EXIT23 @ Chinastraat Ghent 31-12-2024 (tracklist) 🔊🎶 For NYE I wanted to start a bit light, going from 140 rave acid techno to some cheeky sneaky guilty pleasures, before the heavy bangers and industrial hybrids ending at 170. Sorry not sorry for the...
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Don’t Forget To Breathe
I’m excited to announce my first-ever release of music composed for HipSick performances, offering a glimpse into the sonic world that underscores our work. The Paradise is the first chapter in this series, featuring a collection of 9 tracks I created as part of the HipSick crew. Originally...
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Orbital Sunrise
I’m excited to announce my first-ever release of music composed for HipSick performances, offering a glimpse into the sonic world that underscores our work. The Paradise is the first chapter in this series, featuring a collection of 9 tracks I created as part of the HipSick crew. Originally...
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Contortion
I’m excited to announce my first-ever release of music composed for HipSick performances, offering a glimpse into the sonic world that underscores our work. The Paradise is the first chapter in this series, featuring a collection of 9 tracks I created as part of the HipSick crew. Originally...
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Rise
I’m excited to announce my first-ever release of music composed for HipSick performances, offering a glimpse into the sonic world that underscores our work. The Paradise is the first chapter in this series, featuring a collection of 9 tracks I created as part of the HipSick crew. Originally...
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Duel and Duet
I’m excited to announce my first-ever release of music composed for HipSick performances, offering a glimpse into the sonic world that underscores our work. The Paradise is the first chapter in this series, featuring a collection of 9 tracks I created as part of the HipSick crew. Originally...
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In Limbo
I’m excited to announce my first-ever release of music composed for HipSick performances, offering a glimpse into the sonic world that underscores our work. The Paradise is the first chapter in this series, featuring a collection of 9 tracks I created as part of the HipSick crew. Originally...
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Hymn
I’m excited to announce my first-ever release of music composed for HipSick performances, offering a glimpse into the sonic world that underscores our work. The Paradise is the first chapter in this series, featuring a collection of 9 tracks I created as part of the HipSick crew. Originally...
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Precarious
I’m excited to announce my first-ever release of music composed for HipSick performances, offering a glimpse into the sonic world that underscores our work. The Paradise is the first chapter in this series, featuring a collection of 9 tracks I created as part of the HipSick crew. Originally...
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Epilogue
I’m excited to announce my first-ever release of music composed for HipSick performances, offering a glimpse into the sonic world that underscores our work. The Paradise is the first chapter in this series, featuring a collection of 9 tracks I created as part of the HipSick crew. Originally...
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Stefan ZMK @ Halloween Abomination - Necaz 3Y - Faber Timisoara 2024 [ industrial hardcore techno acidtekno tekno]
Check out the recording of my 2hr set at Halloween Abomination - Necaz 3 Year anniversary @ Faber Timisoara 2-11-2424 (Link in BIO and tracklist below) Big thanks to @necaz_collective for the invite, the warm welcome and the killer party! ✨💜 My session explores 150 BPM industrial hardcore techno...
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Stefan ZMK @ Ferrous Boombox - Hekate Weekender @ ADM Amsterdam 2024 [ idm | breaks | breakcore ]
Check out the recording of my 1hr IDM/Breakcore set at the Hekate Weekender “Ferrous Boombox” @ ADM Amsterdam 15/6/24 (tracklist below) Big thanks to Hekate Soundsystem for the invite, and love for all the artists (like Vera Spektor, Brace Brace, Aural Floss, Luke Hekate, Xanopticon, Yann Hekate)...
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Stefan ZMK - Keep On Drifting 9 - 2024 [ deep | melodic | techno | idm ]
In a fast paced world, I felt the need to take things slow. To re-balance & reset priorities within the rush of this life of opportunities. While refining my inner perspective, let’s embrace the moment and include a proper soundtrack. And DO what I like to do most of all things; SHARE beautiful...
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Stefan ZMK @ Zodiak Commune @ King S Festival - Klokgebouw Eindhoven 2024 [ acid | techno | core ]
Check out the recording of my 2hr closing set at the Zodiak Commune stage as part of the King S Festival @ Klokgebouw Eindhoven 27/4/24 🎃😉 Big thanks to @zodiakcommune for the invite, and love for all the dedicated ravers that danced till the very end (I’m happy they let me do a groovy encore...
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Stefan ZMK @ Hardline Soundsystem - Sector 93 Athens 2023 [ industrial | techno | tekno | core ]
This is the full recording of the close to 4 hour free style set I did at the Hardline Soundsystem @ Killtekno23 Athens Greece 16-09-2023. Big thanks to the Sector 93 crew and community for the amazing warm welcome, inspiring conversations and the vibe in the basement was dense and electric! What...
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Stefan ZMK @ Acid A Gogo - Bye Bye Brebl Nijmegen 2022 [ acid | industrial | core | tekno | breaks ]
Closing 2022 with a set played at one of the last parties at my favorite unpolished venue in Holland, Brebl Nijmegen 29-12-2022. It has been a while since I felt that the whole building was resonating to the music, and the vibe at the party was so good. Big thanks to Acid A Gogo for hosting this...
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Heisa vs Stefan ZMK - Hybrid Hardware Live vs Technics @ Prspct XL31 - Maassilo Rotterdam 2022
Check out the hybrid set Heisa and I did at the massive Maassilo Complex in Rotterdam December 3rd 2022, for the insane PRSPCT XL 31st edition. Heisa is doing his voodoo magic on his hardware machines, and I am directing controlled chaos from the mixer and technics; the result is a twisted dark...
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Ignite & Stefan ZMK @ Acidelics XL @ Eskimofabriek Gent 2022 [ acid | techno | tekno | hardcore ]
Check out the closing set (tracklist below) Ignite and I did at the insane edition of Acidelics XL at the Eskimofabriek in Gent Belgium April 9th 2022. It's 90 minutes of 145-175 BPM acidic technoid driving beats with mental hardcore and tekno. Enjoy the recording! 01 Mr. Gasmask - Progress Trap…
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Stefan ZMK - Cult Club - Ninkasi Kao Lyon 2021 [ dark | mental | industrial | tekno | core ]
Check out the 2 hour 145/170 BPM set I did at the Cult Club party at Ninkasi Kao Lyon. The room was so full of energy and I think it reflects in the recording :D There are loads of new tunes I have discovered recently and some fresh upcoming music to get exited about, enjoy! 01 Ténèbre…
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Ignite & Stefan ZMK - Kontra Kult x Narcosis @ Gent 2021 [acid | industrial | techno | core]
It felt so good to do our post-lockdown indoor return! Check out the set we did at Kontra Kult x Narcosis at the lovely Chinastraat in Gent, October 2nd 2021. Expect over 2 hours of dark acidic rave music, filled with contrasting atmospheres and the occasional plottwist. Big thanks to all the...
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Stefan ZMK @ X-Pect Us / United Sounds Free Party 28-08-2021 [ hardcore | rave ]
Check out the set i played at the X-pect Us / United Sounds free party in Holland. Forging the family bond between the old and new school crews, this party felt like a huge reunion and a long overdue opportunity to meet, dance and share. I was asked to do a retro hardcore rave set in the vibe of...
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Stefan ZMK @ Brussels Bassed - Bruzz FM 2021 [ bass music | idm | breakbeats ]
Crank up your subwoofer with the special bass music set I recorded for the weekly show for bassheads, Brussels Bassed. It's an hour of deep basslines, funky breakbeats, idm and rave, and was aired on May 28th 2021 on Bruzz FM. Tracklist: 01 EZ3kiel - 3 rue Montplaisir 02 Det - Ocha (Maynix Remix)...
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Peska - Kick It Slow - Stefan ZMK Remix (Out NOW on Endless Night 001 by Violent Cases)
I was asked to do a remix of this great tune by the talented Peska: https://soundcloud.com/pesk_a/kick-it-low-peska While the original has a nice deep and textured 130 BPM vibe, I aimed for a hybrid sound at 145 BPM :D And I am happy to report it will out soon on Endless Night 001 12" by Violent...
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Stefan ZMK @ Second Wave Psalm 3 - Hardcore Set 2020 [ hardcore | industrial | tekno ]
This is the 1h30 recording of the Psalm 3 livestream I did for the Second Wave livestream channel on June 26th 2020. For this occasion i played only hardcore from slow to fast :) ENJOY Tracklist: 01 [KRTM] - Let Me In (ft. Synaptic Memories) 02 EDMX - Cerberus (Mixedit) 03 The Outside Agency -...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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 sce
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