Open Records is proud to present WIIIDE, the third edition in our retrospective compilation series celebrating the best of our back catalogue.

With 10 gems handpicked from 10 years of history, this latest edition captures the quintessential Open sound courtesy of tunes by Doppel, Tonelab, Victor Y & Lou Millar, Thankyou City, FunkForm, Kasey Taylor, Rex & Chappo, R.E.Z. and SunControlSpecies.

The Strings Attached remix of Sunderland by R.E.Z. was released way back in 2009, alongside the original and a remix by SQL. 

After all these years it still stands up as a fantastic piece of progressive music, a testament R.E.Z.'s incredible production talent. 

Out at Beatport & Spotify on July 31. Visit: http://smarturl.it/OPNDG052

WIIIDE

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R.E.Z. - Sunderland (Strings Attached Remix) [Open Records]

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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.

'Rainforest' out now on Bassic Records: bit.ly/BR-Rainforest-SC

Supported by: Maceo Plex, Guy J, Henry Saiz, Marc Poppcke, SQL, Jamie Stevens, Gabriel Rhome, Stereo Underground.

Collaboration and diversification is at the heart of the Victor Y project. Unconfined tracks are often produced with musicians in the studio, merging innovative sounds with sincere organic talent for spontaneous yet flowing energies. From delicate chillwave, through deep and driving techno and house, Victor Y’s sound is versatile, with holistic and humanistic qualities. 

Following his inaugural exploration of the project, including the single ‘Black Light’ charting on Triple J Unearthed accompanied by heavy FBI Radio play, Victor Y’s productions have paved his way into the Open Records and Bassic Records families. Upon the release of his debut EP ‘Blueprint’ with Open in 2017, Victor Y’s work gained recognition from worldwide electronic extraordinaires including Maceo Plex, Guy J, Henry Saiz, Marc Poppcke, SQL, Jamie Stevens, Stereo Underground, Soulwerk and Gabriel Rhome. 

Of course, commercial success needs a balance with artistic expression. Each Victor Y musical project overflows with conceptualised storytelling. On the Open Records 2018 hit compilation Expansion Pack ll, the single ‘Colin’ infers a playfulness and uplifting quality inspired by companionship. Whilst his remix of Doppel & Ken Zo’s ‘This Moment’ on Bassic Records, represents the darker side of the VY persona, it still displays spontaneity and experimentation, qualities this project is making a name for. 

In sharing his musical endeavours around the world, Victor Y has DJ’d to crowds from Switzerland, Denmark, Poland, Germany, New Zealand and of course his home country of Australia. He continues to aim for a widened range of experiences, featuring at multi day festivals of the forest, to intimate club nights, foremost Shankra Festival (CH), Subsonic Music Festival, Earth Frequency Festival, Dragon Dreaming Festival, Twisted Frequency Festival (NZ), Rabbits Eat Lettuce Festival, Uebel und Gefährlich (GER), Polygon Club (Berlin), 64 (DEN), Metronom (POL), S.A.S.H and Capulet.