The Lab Sessions announce guest DJs and playlists for 'Assemble' 16.

The Lab Sessions have unveiled the guest DJs and playlists for Assemble episode 16, airing on Scientific Sound Asia. The station continues to operate as an expatriate and local underground electronic music radio platform, DJ agency and promoter, connecting scenes across India, Japan, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines and the wider Asian region.

Originating from Bogotá, Colombia, The Lab Sessions is an artistic electronic music collective that continues to strengthen its presence through carefully curated showcases and large-scale events. Their work is focused on presenting an authentic and forward-looking representation of Colombia’s underground electronic music culture.

Alongside its event activity, TLS delivers high-quality artistic programming to a diverse international audience made up of both local followers and listeners from multiple nationalities. The collective consistently demonstrates that compelling underground music is not only shaped by international artists, but is also driven by Colombian DJs and producers with strong creative identities.

Active since 2016, The Lab Sessions has organised and hosted events across South America, performing in a wide range of respected venues and clubs. These include Octava, Klan 31, Teatron, KAPUTT, Vagabond, Bud-X Colombia, Top Secret Medellín, Armando Records, Céntrico, Mambo Alive, Sutton, Montibus Fest, Bassline events, TLS Parties, Euro Techno, Madame Garden and La Fabryka in Cali, Victoria, Masha, Vlak and Lede Club, with more recent appearances at Groove and Dirty Sanchez in Quito, Ecuador.

Guest DJ Guzt  (first hour).

This week’s first guest DJ is Guzt, a Colombian DJ and producer born in 1993 in Barranquilla whose musical journey bridges formal training and explorative club-driven expression. His fascination with music began at an early age when he began playing classical piano at eleven, laying a foundation in musicality that informed his later work in electronic music.

In 2014 he began exploring the broader landscape of underground electronic sounds, embracing production and DJing as extensions of his sensory and creative curiosity. Over time, this led to performances at venues across Colombia, helping to establish him as an emerging presence within the national scene.

As a DJ and live performer, Guzt has shared stages with both national and international artists including Claptone, Marc Houle, Dennis Cruz, Guti, Leyouth and Seff. His sets have appeared at prominent venues such as Salón Amador in Medellín, Baum Club and Armando Records in Bogotá, Victoria Club in Barranquilla and Mute Club in Cartagena, reflecting a wide engagement with Colombia’s club culture.

In the studio, Guzt’s music has been released on respected underground labels. His track People Don’t Stop appeared on Hot Vibe On Records, affirming his presence on international digital outlets, while his remix of On You was published on Baikonur Recordings.  

These releases capture his affinity for driving rhythms and textural detail, anchoring his sound within House and related forms while retaining a distinctive melodic signature. Looking ahead, Guzt continues to develop new material and collaborations, extending a trajectory that moves between performance, production and deep engagement with the wider underground community.

Guest DJ Ksenia Pavlova (second hour).

This week’s second guest DJ is Ksenia Pavlova, an emerging selector from Kyiv, Ukraine, and based in Spain, whose approach to electronic music is rooted in depth, control and long-form storytelling. Her relationship with music began early, shaped by exposure to a wide range of sounds and rhythmic structures.

Over time, her focus settled firmly within the underground, drawing inspiration from Tech House, Techno, Minimal and Deep Tech. These influences continue to inform a sound that prioritises groove, tension and subtle progression over short-term impact.

Ksenia’s sets are built as immersive journeys rather than isolated moments. Pulsing low-end, restrained melodic elements and carefully layered rhythms combine to create a focused atmosphere that keeps dancers engaged from start to finish. Whether performing in intimate spaces or club environments, her selections are guided by flow, patience and a strong sense of musical balance.

Beyond the local scene, Ksenia Pavlova has steadily expanded her reach through international appearances and guest mixes, earning recognition for her ability to blend styles seamlessly while maintaining a clear underground identity. Her performances reflect confidence, precision and a deep understanding of dancefloor dynamics.

Rather than relying on image or trend, Ksenia stands out through musical interpretation and control. Her ability to connect different shades of electronic music into a coherent narrative has made her a compelling presence behind the decks, marking her as an artist to watch as her journey continues.

The first hour, mixed by Guzt, is anchored in Minimal Deep Tech and Tech House structures. Tracks such as Blumpted and Wait A Minute establish a restrained rhythmic base, while Aura in the Litmus remix and Have Mercy continue the minimal focus through subtle groove development.

Deeper House elements appear with Please Don’t Leave in the Serge Devant remix, before the set moves into more direct Tech House forms through Telling The Truth and Burn. Follower in the Nick Curly remix reinforces the Minimal Deep Tech direction, while Energy Source introduces a brief Progressive House shift within the hour.

The closing stretch of the first session tightens the Tech House framework with Epitome, followed by In Reverse in the DJOKO remix, bringing the hour back to minimal-driven club structures.

The second hour, curated by Ksenia Pavlova, leans more heavily into Tech House.

Tracks such as Keep It Hot, Pisah and Wine Up form a consistent run, while Holy in the Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs remix introduces a Melodic House and Techno variation. Later selections including Work That Body and Control shift briefly into Peak Time Techno before the episode closes with Tech House cuts such as See You Dancin’ and No Pain No Gain.

 'Assemble' by The Lab Sessions episode 16.     

Guzt (first hour).

Gringow - More Desire (Original Mix) [Urban Midi Records]

Bodeler & Saenz - Blumpted [Constant Black]

NiCe7 & Leon (Italy) - Please Don't Leave (Serge Devant Remix) [Crosstown Rebels]

Paul Haro - Wait A Minute (Original Mix) [Lemon-Aid Music]

Jesse Maas - Aura (Litmus Remix) [Moan]

Beau (UK) - Have Mercy (Original Mix) [Solid Groove Raw]

Guti - Telling The Truth (Original Mix) [Cuttin' Headz]

Rone White & Rowen Clark - Burn [Time Has Changed Records]

Mihai Popoviciu, Markus Homm - Follower (Nick Curly Remix) [Kenja Records]

Dosem - Energy Source (Original Mix) [Truesoul]

HULST - Epitome (Original Mix) [Whoyostro]

Hoods - In Reverse (DJOKO Remix) [MOAN]

Ksenia Pavlova  (second hour).

Golfos - Jenny Is Dancing (Salsa Mix) [GOLFO TRAXX]

Josh Butler - Keep It Hot (Original Mix) [Solid Grooves Records]

Damian Lazarus - Holy (Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Remix) [Crosstown Rebels]

Ron Costa - Pisah (Original Mix) [Sola]

Iwo Balkanski - Wine Up (Original Mix) [Dirtyclub Music]

Wyatt Marshall - Another Redundant Question (Original Mix) [DIRTYBIRD]

Ki Creighton - Rollercoaster (Luigi Rocca & Rude (IT) Rmx) [303Lovers]

Yo Speed - Got It Bad (Extended Mix) [83]

Seb Zen, Andre UIO, Defiet - Hot Sun (Original Mix) [Sagmen]

Ramon Bedoya - It Low (Original Mix) [Under No Illusion]

Rafa Barrios - Randell (Original Mix) [Mindshake Records]

Roof Rats - Work That Body (Original Mix) [Potobolo Records]

Matthew Dear, Dense & Pika - Honey feat. Matthew Dear (Patrick Topping Remix) [Kneaded Pains]

El Maar - See You Dancin' (Original Mix) [Deepnd Records]

Monococ - Control (Original Mix) [VapourTrail Records]

Marco C. - No Pain No Gain (Original Mix) [Criminal Hype]

Listen on Mixcloud here.