The Lab Sessions announced the guest DJ and playlists for Assemble 04 on Scientific Sound Asia. Scientific Sound Asia is an electronic music radio station, DJ agency, promoter and music-news platform connecting audiences across Asia and internationally.
The Lab Sessions, or TLS, is an artistic electronic music collective based in Bogotá, Colombia, building an alliance through its showcases and major events. Its aim is to present a representative image of Colombia’s underground electronic music scene.
TLS provides artistic content for a diverse audience of local people and visitors from many nationalities. The initiative seeks to demonstrate that Colombian artists and DJs have significant potential alongside international artists.
Since 2016, TLS has organised events across South America and performed at venues and clubs including Octava, Klan 31, Teatron, KAPUTT, Vagabond, Bud-X Colombia, Top Secret Medellín, Armando Records, Céntrico, Mambo Alive, Sutton, Montibus Fest, Bassline events, TLS Parties, Eurotechno, Madame Garden, La Fabryka, Victoria, Masha, Vlak and Lede Club. Its appearances have also included Groove and Dirty Sanchez in Quito, Ecuador.
Guest DJ Bustamante (first hour)
Bustamante is a Colombian DJ and founder of the Colombian Artistic Collective, as well as the movement known as The Lab Sessions in Colombia, and the international podcast titled "TLS Podcast". TLS consistently champions new talent at festivals held in various locations across Bogotá, collaborating with both established national and international DJs.
Bustamante draws inspiration from the rich sounds of Techno, Deep Tech, and House music originating from cities such as Berlin, Detroit, London, and Madrid. As a DJ and electronic music producer, he is committed to preserving electronic culture and its diverse musical genres.
He established the TLS collective, which aims to curate impactful experiences and support both emerging and established artists within the label. His passion for the electronic scene grew as he learned more about it, and he has opened doors in prominent venues across the Colombian capital to further develop his concept.
Bustamante's approach began with a combination of Steps and Stems Sequencers using Native Instruments D2 and D8 devices, eventually incorporating the use of decks. Currently, he is in the process of producing his first two EPs and anticipates a positive reception when he presents his work as a producer.
Guest DJ Juan Vera (second hour)
This week's second guest is Juan Camilo Rojas, known by the stage name Juan Vera, a professional DJ and producer hailing from Colombia. His musical preferences encompass Minimal Deep Tech, House, Progressive Techno, and Tech House.
At the age of 14, he developed an interest in the realm of electronic music, largely inspired by the electronic parties he attended with his friends. He immediately felt a connection with both the people and the music, which resonated deeply during his initial foray into electronica.
This early exposure fostered a positive view of the scene, leading him to discover his true passion. As a result, he dedicated himself to becoming a DJ and producer. He began his journey in his bedroom and soon started performing for friends at parties and small events.
In 2019, he took a significant step by enrolling in a music school to study production. He aims to release his first track during the festive season this year. His DJ career gained momentum while he was studying, and he has since performed at notable clubs in Bogotá, Colombia, including Klan 31, Aftermood, and Centrico.
His involvement with the TLS collective has further elevated his aspirations. Since joining the crew, he has begun to generate innovative concepts and ideas aimed at advancing the electronic music scene in the capital.
Bustamante opens the set opens in Deep House with Chris Stussy and Toman’s Timewriter on Locus, before Sidney Charles’ Sin City on Heavy House Society introduces Deep Tech House. Christian Burkhardt’s House Brause on Moan and Demarzo’s Gospel on PIV keep the early selection focused on concise club cuts.
Toman’s remix of Christian Burkhardt’s House Brause returns to Moan, followed by Kreutziger’s Yeah Yeah on AVOTRE. Chris Stussy and Toman’s Serendipity on Locus, Caliti’s Temporal on What NxT and Phreaks of Visions’ Distant City on hedZup Records extend that deep-tech direction.
Kreutziger’s Outfinder on AVOTRE brings the sequence back towards Deep House, while Ray Mono’s Greenlit on Do Not Sleep raises the pressure again. Rich NxT’s Heaven Base on Fuse London moves into Tech House territory.
Seb Zito’s Flow on Hot Creations and Latmun’s Ready And Willing on Repopulate Mars carry the Tech House section forward. Mateo Dufour’s Caption on Swerve Digital and Rossi.’s Feelings on Eastenderz then return to Deep Tech House.
In the second hour, Juan Vera takes over, shifting the vibe into Soulsearcher’s Dr Packer remix of Feelin’ Love on Soulfuric Deep introduces House Music to the later section. Kathy Brown’s Micky More and Andy Tee vocal mix of Last Time on Groove Culture adds a Nu-Disco note before Bah Samba’s Seamus Haji re-work of Portuguese Love on Soul Love.
Bobby D’Ambrosio featuring Lasala’s Runaway Love on Soulfuric Recordings leads the final stretch, followed by Jersey Maestros and Sarah Dash’s DJ Spen and Reelsoul Disco Mix of Something Inside on Quantize Recordings. Masaki Morii and Aaron K. Gray close with Right Now on King Street Sounds, giving the programme a vocal house finish.
The Lab Sessions Assemble 04
Bustamante (first hour)
Chris Stussy, Toman - Timewriter [Locus]
Sidney Charles - Sin City (Original Mix) [Heavy House Society]
Christian Burkhardt - House Brause (Original Mix) [Moan]
Demarzo - Gospel (Original Mix) [PIV]
Christian Burkhardt - House Brause (Toman Remix) [Moan]
Kreutziger - Yeah Yeah [AVOTRE]
Chris Stussy, Toman - Serendipity [Locus]
Caliti - Temporal (Original Mix) [What NxT]
Phreaks of Visions - Distant City [hedZup Records]
Kreutziger - Outfinder [AVOTRE]
Ray Mono - Greenlit (Original Mix) [Do Not Sleep]
Rich NxT - Heaven Base (Original Mix) [Fuse London]
Seb Zito - Flow (Original Mix) [Hot Creations]
Latmun - Ready And Willing (Original Mix) [Repopulate Mars]
Mateo Dufour - Caption [Swerve Digital]
Rossi. - Feelings (Original Mix) [Eastenderz]
Juan Vera (second hour)
Soulsearcher - Feelin' Love (Dr Packer Remix) [Soulfuric Deep]
Jamie Lewis & Michelle Weeks - The Light (Jamie Lewis Original Dub Mix) [Purple Music]
Kathy Brown - Last Time (Micky More & Andy Tee Vocal Mix) [Groove Culture]
Bah Samba - Portuguese Love (Seamus Haji Extended Re-Work) [Soul Love]
Orienta Rhythm Feat. Dawn Tallman - Get Back To Love [Nite Grooves]
Crystal Waters, HiFi Sean - Heavy (DJ Spen & MicFreak Remix) [Plastique Recordings]
Bobby D'Ambrosio feat. Lasala - Runaway Love [Soulfuric Recordings]
Copyright Pres. One Track Mind feat. Lisa Millett - Late At Night [Soulfuric Recordings]
Jersey Maestros, Sarah Dash - Something Inside (DJ Spen & Reelsoul Disco Mix) [Quantize Recordings]
Masaki Morii & Aaron K. Gray - Right Now [King Street Sounds]
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