The Lab Sessions announce guest DJs and playlists for 'Assemble' 10.

Assemble Episode 10 returns this Friday in its regular slot on Scientific Sound Asia. The station continues its role as a central platform for underground electronic music across Asia, operating as a radio outlet, DJ agency and promoter connecting scenes in India, China, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines and beyond.

The Lab Sessions is an electronic music collective based in Bogotá, Colombia, formed around the idea of connection through sound, shared space and long-term collaboration. Through radio showcases and large-scale events, TLS has worked consistently to present an authentic and evolving picture of Colombia’s underground electronic music scene to both local and international audiences.

Alongside this curatorial focus, the collective places strong emphasis on artistic quality and inclusivity. Their work speaks to a broad community made up of residents, expatriates and travellers of many nationalities, reinforcing the idea that forward-thinking electronic music is not defined by geography, but by intent, consistency and creative depth. Colombian artists remain central to this vision, with TLS actively highlighting local talent alongside wider regional influences.

Active since 2016, The Lab Sessions has built a substantial presence across South America, hosting events and performances in a wide range of respected clubs and alternative venues. Their history includes appearances at Octava, Klan 31, Teatron, KAPUTT, Vagabond, Bud-X Colombia, Top Secret Medellín, Armando Records, Céntrico, Mambo Alive, Sutton and Montibus Fest, alongside independent platforms such as Bassline events, TLS Parties and Euro Techno.

In recent years, their activity has continued to expand across the region, with events in cities including Cali and Quito, and appearances at venues such as Madame Garden, La Fabryka, Groove and Dirty Sanchez. Assemble Episode 10 reflects this ongoing development, bringing together the collective’s curatorial approach, regional experience and commitment to underground electronic music culture on Scientific Sound Asia.

Guest DJ Black Sparrow.

This week’s first guest DJ is Black Sparrow, a Paris-based selector whose approach is rooted in musical curation rather than genre allegiance. Drawing from the depth and diversity of Paris’ underground scene, his work centres on careful digging, restraint and flow, favouring musical continuity over individual moments.

Operating primarily within Disco and House, Black Sparrow’s sets are built around the relationship between selector and dancefloor. Rather than forcing energy, he focuses on atmosphere and timing, allowing tracks to unfold naturally while maintaining a strong sense of momentum. Audience response plays a central role in this process, shaping selections in real time and reinforcing the communal nature of the experience.

The term selector, often associated with Jamaican sound system culture of the 1950s, reflects an ethos that prioritises knowledge, patience and narrative over performance. In that tradition, Black Sparrow approaches DJing as a process of sequencing and contrast, selecting records for their emotional and rhythmic compatibility rather than their immediate impact.

In a contemporary context, this philosophy translates into long, cohesive journeys where Disco, House and adjacent styles are woven together with subtle transitions. The focus is not on individual tracks, but on the space between them, creating a continuous musical thread that encourages immersion rather than distraction.

Through this approach, Black Sparrow represents a strain of modern DJ culture that values curation, sensitivity and depth. His guest appearance brings a selector-led perspective to the broadcast, aligned with Assemble’s emphasis on underground values and thoughtful musical programming.

Guest DJ AnBrach (second hour).

This week’s second guest DJ is AnBrach, a Venezuelan DJ and studio founder with a long-standing presence in her home scene and growing connections in Colombia. Born and raised in Caracas, she has carved a path defined by technical study, collective-led activity and persistent engagement with underground electronic culture.

Her formal grounding in electronic music began at Pitch Control, the DJ school founded by Milton Hernández, where she developed technical skills under instructors such as Claudio Imperatrice, Mario Romero and Oscar Tovar, among others, before joining the school’s academic faculty herself.  In 2015, she was among the ten finalists in the Future contest at ExpoDJs Venezuela, a showcase of emerging talent from across the country.

AnBrach later expanded her activity into Colombia’s scene, spending time in Cali and performing in clubs and on the radio alongside fellow artists connected to The Lab Sessions collective.  She has also been involved with Venezuelan DJ initiatives such as Mu.Ve Crew, taking part in line-ups that emphasise community, collaboration and underground engagement.

Beyond performance, she is the CEO and founder of Box Music Studio in Caracas, an electronic music production and DJ studio that operates as both a creative space and an educational platform, helping to support and develop local talent.  She collaborates closely with fellow Venezuelan DJ Natasha Delgado within that environment, bringing technical insight and creative vision to their joint work.

Stylistically, AnBrach’s DJ sets navigate House, Deep House, Tech and Melodic House, often incorporating percussive detail, melodic layering and vocal elements that inform her sense of rhythm and progression. Her performances focus on musical flow and emotional continuity, balancing groove with technical sequencing to create sets that feel connected to both the dancefloor and wider underground aesthetics.

The first hour, curated by Black Sparrow, opens with Nu Disco and Funky House through New Paradise by Harvey Sutherland and Narcissus by Róisín Murphy. These early selections establish a disco-rooted foundation before moving into Deep House via COEO’s Emergency Loop and Dennis Ferrer’s Son Of Raw.

As the hour develops, House and Funk-leaning material remains central, with House Want You by The Deepshakerz and Make A Move from Los Charly’s Orchestra reinforcing the classic club lineage. Afro House appears through Banane Mavoko by Black Motion, adding rhythmic contrast without shifting the overall direction.

The second hour, mixed by AnBrach, moves toward deeper melodic and progressive territory. Tracks such as Floating Moments in the Blood Groove & Kikis remix, and Mutatio by Savaaq establish a steady Progressive House and Melodic House & Techno framework.

Minimal and Organic textures emerge through Process by Butane and Andras Toth, and Mumbai by Alexander Alar and Bakhova. The closing stretch introduces Tech House and Melodic Techno elements, finishing with Promised in the Raxon remix by Pig&Dan, bringing the episode to a measured and cohesive conclusion.

'Assemble' 10 by The Lab Sessions Crew.

Black Sparrow (first hour).

Harvey Sutherland - New Paradise [Clarity Recordings]

Róisín Murphy - Narcissus (Extended Mix) [Skint Records]

Moullinex - Open House (feat. Tee Flowers) [Discotexas]

Soul Clap feat. Nona Hendryx - Shine (This Is It) [Soul Clap Records]

COEO - Emergency Loop [Toy Tonics]

Harvey Sutherland & Bermuda - Priestess [Clarity Recordings]

The Deepshakerz feat. Martin Wilson - House Want You (Extended Mix) [Safe Music]

Dennis Ferrer - Son Of Raw (Son Of Raw) [Objektivity]

Renato Cohen - Suddenly Funk [Tronic]

Los Charly's Orchestra - Make A Move (Classic Disco) [Imagenes Recordings]

Black Motion feat. Jah Rich - Banane Mavoko (Dub Mix) [Sony Music Africa]

AnBrach (second hour).

Rafa'EL, Blood Groove & Kikis - Floating Moments (Blood Groove & Kikis Remix) [Particles]

Savaaq - Mutatio [Steyoyoke]

Butane, Andras Toth - Process (Original Mix) [Alphahouse]

Alexander Alar, Bakhova - Mumbai [Sol Selectas]

Sascha Braemer - Matar (Original Mix) [Einmusika Recordings]

Lee Burridge & Lost Desert - Chicago Drive (Original Mix) [All Day I Dream]

Sébastien Léger - Forbidden Garden (Tim Green Remix) [Lost Miracle]

Jose Ponce - Human Arpegiator (Original Mix) [Kassette Music]

Butane, Andras Toth - Process (Original Mix) [Alphahouse]

Lumc House, Akeos - Something (Original Mix) [Harvibal]

Pig&Dan - Promised (Raxon Remix) [Elevate]

Listen on Mixcloud here.