The Lab Sessions presented a guest DJ and playlist for Assemble 02 on Scientific Sound Asia. Scientific Sound Asia is an electronic music radio station, a promoter, and a music-news platform connecting audiences across Asia and internationally.
The Lab Sessions, also known as TLS, is an artistic electronic music collective based in Bogotá, Colombia, which has built an alliance through showcases and large-scale events. Its objective is to cultivate a representative image of the Colombian underground electronic music scene.
TLS presents an artistic programme for local audiences and visitors from many nationalities. The initiative demonstrates that Colombian artists and DJs create and perform exceptional music alongside international artists.
Since 2016, TLS has hosted events across South America and presented performances in 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 and Eurotechno. Its programme has also reached Madame Garden and La Fabryka in Cali, Victoria, Masha, Vlak and Lede Club, as well as Groove and Dirty Sanchez in Quito, Ecuador.
Guest DJ (first hour) Andres Fierro.
This week's inaugural guest DJ is Andres Fierro, hailing from Colombia. Andres commenced his career in 1997 and swiftly gained recognition as one of Colombia's leading DJs, celebrated for his distinctive sound. Few DJs possess the ability to transition effortlessly between genres while intuitively responding to the dancefloor's needs; however, he adeptly merges House, Progressive, and Tech House to create an extraordinary experience for revellers.
His distinctive, pulsating basslines and robust yet uplifting melodies create a unique atmosphere on the dance floor, a feat that few can surpass. His performances showcase exceptional mixing abilities and a diverse musical selection. Consequently, he has established himself as one of the official residents at Club Cinema, one of the premier clubs in Bogotá.
In 2002, he was awarded the title of Best DJ and emerged victorious in the DMC competition. Since that time, he has been sharing his distinctive sound across Colombia, performing in cities such as Medellín, Manizales, Cúcuta, Santa Marta, Barranquilla, Cali, and Bucaramanga. Additionally, he has taken his talents to international venues, playing in some of the finest clubs in Ecuador, including Guayaquil and Quito, as well as in Buenos Aires, Argentina, São Paulo, Brazil, Montreal, Canada, and New York City in the United States.
He has had the privilege of performing alongside DJs including Cesar del Rio, José De Divina, Sebastian Gamboa, José de Melero at Cocoon, El Pasha, El Divino, Jhon Acquaviva, Carl Cox, Felipe Volumen, Nick Warren, Xl Garcia, Santos, and Darren Emerson. He aspires to further his journey and share his passion for music.
Guest DJ (second hour) Ash.
This week's second guest is Ash, a notable presence in the lively electronic music scene of South Africa, where she has been an influential figure since its early days. With a career that has extended over several years, Ash has not only observed the evolution of this dynamic industry but has also played an active role in its development and diversification.
Her profound enthusiasm for music is clearly reflected in her ability to stay attuned to the constantly evolving realm of electronic sounds, thereby ensuring her position at the cutting edge of musical innovation and trends. Her taste in music is both sophisticated and diverse, demonstrating her extensive understanding of various genres while remaining approachable and adaptable to a wide array of musical preferences.
This unique combination allows her to connect with a diverse audience, solidifying her status as a valued figure within the community. Throughout her performances, Ash adeptly weaves together a lively assortment of sounds, offering a carefully curated mix of both traditional and modern beats.
Her selections feature jazzy, funky, lyrical, uplifting, and melodic basslines, encompassing an impressive range of genres such as Disco, Deep House, Afro House, Funky House, Indie, Tech House, Melodic House, and Techno. Each set she presents is a journey through time and style, showcasing her profound appreciation for the origins of electronic music while also incorporating modern influences.
In her forthcoming show, audiences can anticipate a diverse selection of genres that includes ethereal and melodic beats, crafted to elevate them to a state of euphoria. Ash's talent for seamlessly integrating these different elements not only highlights her technical prowess as a DJ but also demonstrates her acute intuition for gauging the crowd, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all attendees.
Andres Fierrro kicks off Assemble 2 with Ren Phillips and Ying Yang's Cult Fiction on Roush, establishing a taut Tech House foundation. Match Point's Positivity on RH2 keeps that focus in place before Pedro Pires' Change on Tres 14 Music introduces Deep Tech House detail.
Felipe Michelin's Stone Jungle on Shaman Records and Sllash & Doppe's Aguella on Toolroom return to the Tech House current. Ride's Spiritchaser on Guess Records eases into Deep House, while Tavo Under's Raw on Republica Label brings in Peak Time Techno.
Daniele Travali's Spanish Power on Siena restores the Tech House pace before Sascha Dive's String Theory on Yet Records returns to Deep House. Rico Martinez's Memby on Habitat adds further Deep Tech House pressure, and Sebastian Ledher's El Hatillo on Kidz Luv Tekkno supplies a Dance passage ahead of Sizeup's Perplexer on Hot Creations.
ASH takes the reins in the second hour, shifting the mood with a vibrant mix Ryan Murgatroyd featuring Sobantwana's Wooma on Swoon Recordings changes the contour towards Melodic House and Techno. Rene Amesz and The Deepshakerz's Tribal Mantra (Tribe Mix) on Safe Music then introduces Afro House, followed by Deer Jade's Elevation and Oliver Koletzki's Fire In The Jungle, both on Stil Vor Talent.
Miyagi's Kotelett & Zadak remix of Pink Moon on Ritter Butzke Records holds the Melodic House and Techno line before Doctor Dru's Kloeppel on Diynamic moves into Indie Dance. Ost & Kjex's Karmon remix of Kaputt on Eleatics Records brings back the melodic emphasis, while Phonique and Fairplay's Alua on Bar 25 Music and Mr Doxx's Alvaro Suarez remix of Tango Bar on Exotic Refreshment LTD alternate Deep House and Afro House.
Peace and Brett Rubin's Travis Emmons Vocal Remix of Like Being Stoned on Stripped Digital settles into Deep House before John Summit's Deep End on Defected delivers direct House Music. Junior Akwety and Lost Desert close with Rattlesnake Charme on Souksonic, ending the selection with Organic House textures.
Assemble 2 by The Lab Sessions Crew
Andres Fierrro (first hour)
Ren Phillips & Ying Yang - Cult Fiction [Roush]
Camao Beats - The Paradise [Kulture Records]
Match Point - Positivity [RH2]
Pedro Pires - Change (Original Mix) [Tres 14 Music]
Felipe Michellin - Stone Jungle [Shaman Records]
Sllash Doppe - Aquella [Toolroom]
Ride - Spiritchaser [Guess Records]
Tavo Under - Raw [Republica Label]
Daniel Travali - Spanish Power [Siena]
Kline - Inside (Edit)
Sascha Dive - String Theory [Yet Records]
Rico Martinez - Memby [Habitat]
Sebastian Ledher - El Hatillo [Kidz Luv Tekkno]
Sizeup - Perplexer [Hot Creations]
ASH (second hour)
Ryan Murgatroyd Feat. Sobantwana - Wooma [Swoon Recordings]
Rene Amesz & The Deeshakerz - Tribal Mantra (Tribe Mix) [Safe Music]
Gimbrere - Makosa (Feat. Sabastien Robert) [Sulta Selects Silver Service]
Deer Jade - Elevation [Stil Vor Talent]
Oliver Koletzki - Fire In The Jungle [Stil Vor Talent]
Miyagi - Pink Moon (Kotelett & Zadak Remix) [Ritter Butzke Records]
Doctro Dru - Kloeppel [Diynamic]
Ost & Kjex - Kaputt (Karmon Remix) [Eleatics Records]
Phonique & Fairplay - Alua [Bar 25 Music]
Mr Doxx - Tango Bar (Alvaro Suarez Remix) [Exotic Refreshment LTD]
Kino Todo - Jasmin [Disco Halal]
Peace & Brett Rubin - Like Being Stoned (Travis Emmons Vocal Remix) [Stripped Digital]
John Summit - Deep End [Defected]
Junior Akwety & Lost Desert - Rattlesnake Charme [Souksonic]
Listen on Mixcloud here.