As we put the finishing touches on Expansion Pack II, our most successful release ever returns to Soundcloud in its original glory. Stay tuned for news on the release of the long-awaited follow-up, this time compiled by Jesse Kuch.

ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE
Open Records are proud to present our long awaited third CD compilation Expansion Pack, compiled by label boss and pioneering force in the Australian underground dance music culture, Ian Woodman.

Anyone who knows the man himself, knows that Woodsman doesn’t do anything in halves. So when it came to the task of putting together his own compilation at the start of the year, one disc alone was never going to cut it.

After months in the lab, he is finally ready to give us Expansion Pack, a 2-disc collection of deep, intelligent, genre-mashing dance music, held together with Ian’s distinctly staunch, epic sound that has earned him the title of one of Australia’s favourite open-air DJs.

From international heavyweights like Matador, Erphun, Boris Brejcha, Pow-Low, Fiord, SQL, NDSA, Weekend Heroes, Perfect Stranger, Astronivo, Sheff, MUTe, Grouch and A. Balter, through to home grown Aussie favourites like SunControlSpecies, Sensient, One Tasty Morsel, Waltone, Blinky, Def Digital and Algenon, the music of Expansion Pack sits at the point where techno, progressive and minimal meet and is proof that quantity and quality can co-exist without compromise.

Representing a significant step forward for Open Records on the international stage, Expansion Pack is one of the “must buy” CD releases of 2010, for both the DJ or listener alike.

Expansion Pack

GROUCH - Who The Fu#k Is Gordon Bennet (Original Mix)

Grez, Is the techno project of Dean Blackledge, hailing from the lush tropical north of Cairns, Australia. With a passion for crafting psychedelic, high-energy, melodic, and progressive sets, Grez has quickly become a trending name within the underground scene.

Grez has developed a unique sound that blends elements of psychedelic, progressive, and melodic techno. Creating an unforced but immersive experience, igniting a powerful movement on dancefloors. Constantly pushing the boundaries of his craft, Grez aims to transport his listeners on a sonic journey.

Sensi Freak präsentiert seine Musik unter dem Label: To many Words, welchem er im May 2015 beitrat. Seit 2012 produziert Julian Zangerl alias Sensi Freak elektronische Musik. Anfangs war es Ambient Sound später dann eher Goatrance, mittlerweile fliessen immer häufiger Minimal/Techno Elemente mit ein. Er produziert mit Ableton Live. Das DJing mit CD's oder am PC ist machbar es fehlt jedoch noch an Perfektion in Sachen Effekte, er spielt am liebsten Progressive Trance und Techno. Früh interessierte er sich für Musik und lernte so Keyboard, akustische Gitarre und später E-Gitarre spielen. 

Open Records is a techno, house and electronica imprint based out of the sunny state of Queensland, Australia. Founded in the lush tropical paradise of Cairns in 2007 and now managed out of the bustling metropolis of Brisbane, Open has grown into a respected and prolific label with more than 70 releases from artists in all corners of the globe.

The Open sound is just that. Over the years we have released everything from deep, organic, progressive and tech house, to staunch minimal, hypnotic tribal, driving techno and abstract electronica. What has remained constant is our desire to represent the intelligent, groovy, dancefloor-oriented sound of the Australian festival and party culture, with a little help from our friends around the world, too.

Along the way we've managed to top the Beatport charts, featured in the playlists of some of the world's biggest DJs and radio shows and helped launch the career of some of Australia's most talented artists. Not bad for a crazy idea hatched in a small city in regional Australia! Big respect to everyone who has supported us on our journey, we wouldn't be where we are today without you.