The Lab Sessions Announce Guest DJs and Playlists for 'Assemble' 11.

The Lab Sessions has announced the guest DJs and playlists for Assemble episode 11, airing this Friday on Scientific Sound Asia. The station continues its role as an underground electronic music radio platform, DJ agency and promoter, serving both expatriate and local audiences across India, China, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines and the wider Asian region.

The Lab Sessions is an electronic music collective based in Bogotá, Colombia, developed around collaboration, cultural exchange and long-term scene building. Through curated radio showcases and large-scale events, TLS has worked steadily to present a clear and authentic representation of Colombia’s underground electronic music landscape.

Alongside this curatorial focus, the collective places strong emphasis on artistic quality and inclusivity. Their work speaks to a diverse audience made up of local listeners and international visitors, reinforcing the idea that forward-thinking electronic music is shaped not only by artists trained abroad, but also by Colombian producers and DJs with strong creative identity and potential.

Active since 2016, The Lab Sessions has built a consistent presence across South America, staging events and performances in a wide range of respected clubs and alternative venues. Assemble episode 11 continues this trajectory, reflecting the collective’s ongoing commitment to underground electronic music culture and community-led programming on Scientific Sound Asia.

Guest DJ Tegua (first hour).

This week’s first guest DJ is Stupor, a seasoned Colombian DJ whose career in underground electronic music stretches back nearly three decades. Originally known in the scene as Tegua, he has been a consistent presence in Colombia’s club culture for more than 27 years.

His early work was rooted in Techno, shaped by the energy and progression of the late 1990s underground. Over time, his focus broadened toward House music, a transition that has defined his DJ identity and continued relevance.

Across his career, he has held residencies at influential venues including Guaraná, Gothic and Terlenka. A defining chapter came with a decade-long residency at Theatron in Bogotá, one of the city’s most respected clubs, where he established a reputation for long-form, groove-oriented sets spanning Deep House, Nu Disco and House. His DJ voices are built around flow and continuity rather than rapid peaks, favouring rhythmic cohesion and musical depth.

In recent years, he has also developed Stuport Records, a label platform intended to support his own tech-house and club-oriented productions as well as work from other artists within his regional network. This initiative marks a natural progression from DJ to curator-producer, reinforcing his commitment to long-term scene development rather than short-term visibility.

Through his residency history, mix archive and label work, Stupor continues to contribute consistently to Colombia’s underground electronic music landscape. His approach remains grounded in experience, rooted in rhythm and focused on the connection between music and movement.

Guest DJ Benito Blanco (second hour).

This week’s second guest DJ is Benito Blanco, a resident of The Lab Sessions, whose relationship with electronic music has developed steadily over nearly two decades. Originally from Germany, Benito Blanco’s introduction to dance music came in his mid-teens through early exposure to breakbeats and jungle.

That initial spark quickly evolved into a deeper commitment, shaping a path focused on creation, selection and long-term involvement rather than short-term visibility. Since then, electronic music has remained the central thread running through his work as a DJ and curator.

His sound sits at the intersection of Deep and House-driven styles, often described through a futuristic and tech-funk lens. Groove is central to his approach, with sets designed to unfold gradually and maintain tension through rhythm, texture and subtle variation. Rather than fixed formulas, his selections reflect an ongoing process of exploration and refinement.

Alongside international appearances, Benito Blanco has built a solid foundation through residencies in Germany, including OZON Club in Pforzheim, Heimspiel at Hausbar in Bruchsal and Tropic Beach Bar in Rheinsheim. These long-term settings allowed him to develop extended sets and deepen his understanding of crowd dynamics and musical flow.

A key moment came in August 2019 during a tour of Colombia, where he performed at multiple venues across the country. Following his appearance at Céntrico in Bogotá, he connected with Christian Bustamante of The Lab Sessions, leading to an ongoing collaboration. Since then, Benito Blanco has been closely involved with the collective, contributing both as an artist and as a scout for Germany and wider European scenes.

His continued work with The Lab Sessions reflects a shared commitment to underground values, cross-border exchange and carefully curated electronic music. As a resident, Benito Blanco brings a perspective shaped by movement between scenes, grounded in groove, depth and long-term musical intent.

The first hour, curated by Tegua, focuses on Deep House and House foundations. Tracks such as Galaxy On My Hands by Zabdiel De La Garza and Rise by Fran Bortolossi establish a steady deep groove, while Sunday Sunset from Josh Butler and Sohmi introduces a more direct House approach.

As the set develops, Tech House becomes more prominent through Swag by Joseph Vier, Jeancarlo Santin and Joze, alongside Grooverlorian by De La Maso and Lost by Dum K. Organic textures appear with Rituales by As Brain and Klevg, before the hour closes with Progressive House via Follow by Paul Unkel.

The second hour, mixed by Benito Blanco, shifts toward Soulful and Dub-influenced House. When We First Dream by Gozeom and Late Night Dub from Gregg Dunsmore shape the opening section, followed by House edits and reinterpretations including Cherish The Day in the Max Telaer edit and Space Jams Together reworking Janet Jackson.

The closing stretch brings together Deep House, Garage House and Minimal elements. Planetary by Mike Berardi and Running by Max Telaer maintain a deep focus, while Let Me Tell Ya by 95 North adds classic Garage House character. The episode concludes with straightforward House selections, keeping the emphasis on groove and structure rather than stylistic shifts.

'Assemble' 11 by The Lab Sessions Crew.

Tegua: (first hour).

Zabdiel De La Garza - Galaxy On My Hands (Original Mix) [Dacusan]

Fran Bortolossi - Rise (Original Mix) [Otherwise Records]

Josh Butler, Sohmi - Sunday Sunset (Original Mix) [Origins Rcrds]

Joseph Vier, Jeancarlo Santin, Joze - Swag (Original Mix) [Hotfingers]

Dino Saints - Keep Up (Original Mix) [Contact Music Group]

Raul Figueroa, Uriah Persie - Machines (Original Mix) [Ofrenda Music]

As Brain, Klevg - Rituales (Original Mix) [Nostandardmusic]

De La Maso - Grooverlorian [Habitat]

Dum K - Lost (Original Mix) [Hotfingers]

Lorenzo Al Dino - Dj (Jay Frog Extended Remix) [Royal Plastic]

Lannuzzi - You Know (Original Mix) [Cream Music Records]

Paul Unkel - Follow (Original Mix) [Ibogatech Records]

Benito Blanco: (second hour).

Gozeom - When We First Dream [Spy On Records]

Gregg Dunsmore - Late Night Dub [Dolphin Flips Records]

Calum Percival - Don’t Call Me Bay (Calum Percival & Jerome Whiters Edit) [Soundcloud]

Hart & Neenan - Long Time Coming [elrow Limited]use

Pawsa - Going To The Park [PAWZ]

Sade - Cherish The Day (Max Telaer Edit) [Soundcloud]

Mike Berardi - Planetary [Liability Production]

Max Telaer - Running [Houseum Records]

Kicks - Keep On [Ordinaire Records]

Janet Jackson - Space Jams Together (Tmb Edit) [Bandcamp]

Ben Balance - Two Bears [MicroHertz]

White Label - Promo [White Label]

95 North - Let Me Tell Ya [95 North Records]

DJ Gregory - Attend 1 (Rhythm Staircase Bootleg) [Kitsuné Music]

Listen On Mixcloud Here.