We’re proud to present a mix from Sam Watson>> a stalwart of the West Wales free party and techno scene since the mid-nineties. Known for his power, precision, and intensity behind the decks, Sam has headlined countless nights and even played twice at Birmingham’s legendary House of God.

As an original member and resident DJ of the prestigious Freerotation Festival, he has shared the stage with global techno icons such as Surgeon, DJ Bone, Blawan/Karenn, Inigo Kennedy, Kerrie, and Speedy J.

Rooted in the raw, industrial sounds of Detroit and Birmingham, and shaped by the wild energy of the 90’s Welsh party movement, Sam’s unique style reflects both the extremes of his Snowdonia home and three decades of dedication to the craft.

This exclusive live mix, created for a peak-time free party, begins with hypnotic immersion and builds into a hard, driving techno journey >> a testament to his artistry and enduring commitment to the underground.

TRACKLIST

1. Surgeon + Speedy J - SHS Pt 22 selection 02
2. Inigo Kennedy - Repeater
3. Shifted - Moving Towards The Exit
4. CRAVO, Translate, Pulso – IN(Translate &amp; Pulso Remix)
5. VSK – Ethical Design
6. Tadeo - The Whisperer
7. Ray Kajioka &amp; Heiko Laux - Wrecking
8. Planetary Assault Systems – The Eyes Themselves
9. Donato Dozzy - Purificazione
10. Surgeon – Empty Cloud
11. Norbak - Sopro
12. Svreca - AW08 (Stanislav Tolkachev Mix)
13. Conrad Van Orton - Dysfunctional Organic Device
14. Scorp - New Energy (Original Mix)
15. Inigo Kennedy - Perpetual Notions
16. Lidvall – Two-faced
17. Surgeon - Compliance Momentum
18. Dj Hell - Allerseelen (Jeff Mills Remix)
19. Ben Long - Sub Orbital
20. Oscar Mulero - Further Away
21. Coefficient – Decaying Forms (Part 4)
22. Surgeon - Triple Threat
23. Inigo Kennedy - Number Crunching
24. Tensal - Body Wounds
25. Mattieu P - Atrial Flutter
26. Rommek – Devils Playground
27. Roll Dan – The Guide
28. Substance – Emerge 1 (British Murder Boys Remix, Pt 1)
29. Drucal – Aquante
30. Luke Slater + Speedy J – SHS Pt18 Selection 04
31. Lewis Fautzi – Shadows Of Tomorrow
32. Coefficient - Decaying Forms (Part 5)
33. Endplate - Renna
34. Ancient Methods – Confused Voltage
35. Mesh Convergence – Before It Fades
36. Casual Violence - Absence
37. Oscar Mulero – Gradual Blending
38. Endplate – Acid In Food
39. Planetary Assault Systems – Cutting Roland (Original Mix)
40. Alexander Kowalski - Emtec (British Murder Boys Remix)
41. Noneofhteabove + Speedy J - SHS pt 07 selection 01
42. Surgeon - Convenience Trap Pt.3
43. Inigo Kennedy - Calm In The Storm

CCPAR Podcast 144 | Sam Watson | Techno Edition

A stalwart of the West Wales free party and techno scene from the mid-nineties, Sam Watson has always been 100% committed to producing DJ sets that have a unique sound, with a power, accuracy and intensity that always put him as a headliner at the peak time of the night. 
Always a crowd favorite, Sam has blown parties apart, and his musicianship at the decks led him to play twice at the legendary House of God night in Birmingham.
Playing at parties and clubs all over the UK including twice at Birmingham's House of God, Uti in Edinburgh, Room 237 Bristol and The Cause London. He has hosted and been resident DJ at a number of nights in Aberystwyth in Wales, which have included guests such as Surgeon, Paul Damage, Andrew Weatherall, Billy Nasty and Si Begg to name a few. For the last eighteen years Sam has been a resident at Freerotation Festival and at Audiofarm Festival. His recent sets at Freerotation are legendary.
Aside from two releases in 2001 under the name Dr Watson, one on Complex Records (label formerly run by Regis and Female) and a remix on Steevio's Mindtours label, Sam has more recently released on Trust Recordings and 6ONE6 and and two well-received four track Ep's on Third Ear Recordings. With lots of material crafted, Sam is ready to launch many more releases. 
His location in Machynlleth Wales, an epic landscape of depth and extremes, pays a huge role in his style. This and his love of the raw, industrial Detroit and Birmingham sounds, coupled with huge influence from the wild power of the 90’s Welsh party scene, have led him to develop a unique style of techno mixing. 
With a commitment to the artform for 30 years, his talent is now at peak output. 
Sam uses four decks, two vinyl and two cd decks for playing his own material exclusive to his sets which are planned strategically to create a cerebral and immersive journey.
Precise, layered, rolling and twisting, with a with meticulous selection of techno artistry, finished with his intense production and hypnotic musicianship, Sam will take you on a journey like no other.

Centro de Cultura Popular: 'Acción & Reflexión' (CCPAR)

CCPAR – Cultural Centre since 2007
🎧 Podcasts Series active since 2013

Bogotá, Colombia – Birmingham, UK


A nomadic sound platform rooted in Colombia and reimagined in the United Kingdom, CCPAR Podcasts Series curates electronic music mixes that transcend borders and genres since 2013. From hardcore techno to experimental, electro, techno and drum & bass, each set is a sonic exploration of diasporic identity, resistance, and collective healing through music. Featuring global artists who push boundaries and honour underground culture, CCPAR is a living archive of sound, memory, and movement.

Una plataforma sonora nómada con raíces en Colombia y reimaginada en Reino Unido, el CCPAR Podcasts Series cura sesiones de música electrónica que trascienden fronteras y géneros. Desde el hardcore techno hasta el drum & bass, electro, techno y lo experimental, los sets son una exploración sonora de la identidad diaspórica, la resistencia y la sanación colectiva a través de la música.

Con la participación de artistas globales que trascienden límites y honran la cultura underground, CCPAR es un archivo vivo de sonido, memoria y movimiento.