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.

OPCD003: VA - EXPANSION PACK

Versus Two

Delon & Cebb - Versus Two (Original Mix)[woh 47]

Andromeda

Aurora

Third Person - Aurora

Cat.No.: CIN187
Release date: 23 December 2022

Ilja (CIN187)

10dens - Ilja

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Hot on the heels of her latest release for Stil vor Talent, "Beide Alleine", SKALA returns to us with her anticipated followup "Any Reason Why". A decisively singular voice in today's techno landscape, SKALA keeps on carving out her lane aside from typical club wares, injecting her floor-ready blends with a pop sensibility that infuses through all compartments of her sound, from EBM-derived muscularity to abstract ethereality, via sequences of mind-expanding dreaminess and a louder-than-loud, industrial-adjacent punch that make her truly stand out from competition. 

Fusing a straight out martial groove with impeccably integrated piano chords painstakingly drilling their way across thick strata of raucous drum processing and layered machine thunder, the hair-raising "Any Reason Why" featuring Dominique Fricot's velvety vocals encapsulates the greater part of SKALA's signature synthesis of heart-rending melodicism and profuse amplitude of energy, continually counterbalancing force with scope, ruggedness with nuance. Support track "Dare" follows a similar course as it ushers us in the midst of a spiralling synth-feast tweaked to brooding effect, swells of modulated keys weaving their tortuous chassis alongside grim subs and aggro bass salvos to shape a monster DJ tool of a tune.

SKALA feat. Dom Fricot – Any Reason Why [Snippet]

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It’s been a rather prolific start to the year for Turkish producer Elif. Following the critically acclaimed release of her remix of Husa &amp; Zeyada’s A Little Fun on IAMHER at the beginning of February, the Barcelona-based talent now unveils her first full-length package of 2023, with the announcement of her mesmerising new three-track EP, Letting Go, on Stil Vor Talent.

Due for worldwide release on Friday, February 24, Letting Go marks Elif’s eagerly anticipated return to the long-standing German imprint, following her contributions to the Stil Vor Talent 300 VA back in 2021 with Juno and the label’s 15 Years VA compilation with Entanglement back in 2020. Kickstarting the EP with the arresting opener Let Go, Elif joins forces with German duo Stil &amp; Bense for an emphatic debut collaboration, as the three producers christen the EP with a sinister, underground juggernaut. Layers of industrial synths and intricate beats combine with rolling basslines and intermittent vocal drops and within seconds you’re locked in, riding the wavelengths until you reach the mind-bending breakdown. Next up, Elif lowers the intensity for a more playful second single, Sombre.
Created alongside long-time friend and recent production partner ,Gespona, the pair toy with melody, texture and tonality across the frisky seven-minute cut, cultivating a unique sonic palate that explores an array of minimal,
underground timbres. Last but by no means least is the resounding finale On My Own, as Elif takes the reigns for the aptly-titled closer. A dynamic solo offering delivered by an artist whose creativity in the studio seems to know no bounds, rolling grooves, shuffling rhythms and warped synthesizers shine front and centre, as Elif pulls out all the stops to conclude another extraordinary release on Stil Vor Talent.
Born and raised in the cultural hub of Istanbul, Turkish producer Elif is rapidly earning her rightful place amongst dance music’s elite. Laying claim to an abundance of internationally celebrated releases on the likes of Anjunadeep, Kindisch and Gardens of Babylon over the past few years, the prolific Barcelona-based talent has managed to carve out her own unique sonic path since emerging onto the scene in 2019, and is rapidly making a name for herself as one of the most exciting, in-demand artists in electronic music today.

Now a seasoned regular at some of the most prestigious festivals and events the world over, her consummate calmness in the booth is a stark contrast to the frenzy she kicks up on the other side. With a trademark sound of flowing melodic floor fillers perfectly translating her raw emotion and intention, Elif pulls her audiences between hypnotic drum patterns, intricate arps, thumping kicks and driving bass lines; her selections both thought provoking and timeless. In the studio and behind the decks, Elif’s talents are clear for all to see and hear and her rapid rise to global acclaim is so rightly deserved. As much of a storyteller as she is an artist, this is only just the beginning for Elif.

Elif, Stil & Bense – Let Go [Snippet]

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Release info:
"Aaron Suiss steps up to the plate with his latest offering 'Imagine' on Back 2 Basics. This one-track release showcases Suiss' deep and melodic production style, which draws influences from the genre-defining sounds of Funk & Techno.

'Imagine' sees Suiss blend funk grooves with techno elements to create an energetic and groovy tune that's sure to get people moving on the dancefloor. This single is sure to be a hit with fans of the Indie Dance genre.

This release is one to keep an eye on in the early months of 2023, releasing this March this is a must-listen for fans of the sound."

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PREMIERE: Aaron Suiss - Imagine (Original Mix) [Back 2 Basics]

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PREMIERE:  SQL - Shrine (Original Mix) [Sounds Of Earth]

Routine Escape

Routine Escape (Ad us Remix)

IRA (GER) - Routine Escape (Ad us Remix)

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The beloved identical twin duo, Lunar Plane makes their highly awaited return to Stil vor Talent with a new EP, aptly titled 'Waiting.' This EP serves as the highly anticipated follow-up to their previous collaboration with Daniel Rateuke, released in 2019. A throwback to their early steps in the music scene, this new EP connects the dots between the uplifting artlessness of their juvenilia with the full-grown precision of their most recent pieces. After a string of contributions to the catalogues of Anjunabeats, Disco Halal and 2DIY4, then followed by a few months turning their attention to digital art as a way to get their second wind during the pandemic, Emre and Mert serve up an EP that sums up their all-embracing, dance-focussed paradigm. Fevered and adventurous to the bone.

Artist: Lunar Plane
EP-Title: Waiting
Label: Stil vor Talent
Catalogue No.: SVT336
Release Date: 2023-05-26

1. Lunar Plane - Waiting
2. Lunar Plane & Sezer Uysal - Je Danse
3. Lunar Plane - Above

Fleshed out with big room-ready muscle and sustained tension throughout, the title-track and lead single 'Waiting' is a slice of catchy, dreampop-infused EBM bound to satisfy both the raver and escapist in you. Featuring their own vocals on a track for the first time, this one fuses everything you'd expect from a quality dance floor roller: high impact and elevation laced into an epic narrative. A versatile weapon which may as well be your ideal companion for a run out in the woods, as it obviously proves deadly in peak-time club context.

'Je Danse' extrapolates the darker facet of Lunar Plane's musical genius, enhanced by the mystique-imbued vocals that contribute to a deeper, powerfully hypnotic experience. Sezer Uysal adds an eerie mystery and a seriously thunderous punch to this ghoulish hybrid of a track. Zombie workout mode activated. Topping off the journey, 'Above' encompasses both the melancholic and energetic sides of Lunar Plane's dual signature sound to a T. A melodic crescendo that keeps on gaining momentum as bar go by, complete with the exotic flute bursts, poignant piano chords and robust sub-bass swashes. Back to where it all started.

Lunar Plane – Waiting [Snippet]

Expansion Pack

SENSIENT - There Will Be Mud (Pow - Low Remix)

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

WEEKEND HEROES - Fear Factor (Original Mix)

SHEFF - Frisco Baby (Original Mix)

SQL - Primative (Original Mix)

NDSA - Titanic (Original Mix)

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Release date: 14.07.2017

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Acrobat - Cronus (Original Mix) [aboriginal]

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.

SENSIENT - There Will Be Mud (Pow - Low Remix)

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