Sam Rio, born and raised in the Middle East, began his voyage into electronic dance music in early 2007. Driven by his love and passion for house music, he chose to dedicate himself and all his time into expirementing and spinning tech-house and techno. He has played at varied private parties in Kuwait, including boat cruises, although a clubbing scene practically does not exist in Kuwait. Attracted the most to groovy deep tech house, he is influenced by the likes of Steve Lawler, Richie Hawtin, Nic Fanciulli, Marco Carola, Carlo Lio, Dubfire, Carl Cox, Nima Gorji and many more! He fully supports, and usually drops tracks from artists such as Anton Pieete, Joris Voorn, Lauhaus, Nick Curly, Okain, Julien Chaptal, Davide Squillace, Luca Bacchetti, Strict Border, Ricky Syfer, DJ Chus & Ceballos, Kevin Griffiths, and much more!

Hosts a two-hour monthly show called 'El Techo Sessions' that airs exclusively & live on Insomniafm every 4th Thursday of the month!