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 promote his mindbending, uplifting, sonic stories. 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 and hardcore instantly spread across Europe, through their vinyl label and various sublabels.
From 2010 Stefan ZMK started to release his tracks on various 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 tekno and hardcore. His unique sound and insane cross-genre mixing skills has taken him all over Europe, even playing loads of major events like Dominator, Q-base, Elements Mountain Festival, Retro Acid, DefQon, Lost Theory, Bangface, PRSPCT XL, Winter Conspiracy, X-live, Foorcore, Acidelics etc.

Over the years, he has gained the reputation for smoothly switching between contrasting styles, using obscure elements, turntablism, custom remixes and the freshest beats available. And with over 22 years of experience, he is considered to be, one of the most booked dutch DJs of 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 - 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