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

SQL - Primative (Original Mix)

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.

Owen – Electronic Music DJ/Producer (House, Techno, Acid Trance, Indie Dance, and Electro)

Stage Name: Owen
Country of Origin: Mexico
Genres: House, Techno, Acid Trance, Indie Dance, and Electro
Active Since: 2015

Biography:

Owen is a Mexican DJ and producer who has established himself as an emerging figure within the underground electronic music scene in Mexico. With an approach that fuses the hypnotic pulses of techno, the immersive energy of acid trance, and the warmth of house, Owen has created a unique sonic signature that distinguishes him on the dance floor.

His passion for electronic music began in his teens, inspired by the sounds of old-school raves and the progressive beats of Europe. Owen developed a style that blends deep bass lines, acid synths, and experimental grooves.

He began his professional career in 2015 playing at various parties in Mexico City, Acapulco, and the State of Mexico. Over time, his sets began to be recognized for their raw, psychedelic energy, leading him to perform at independent clubs and festivals.

Currently, Owen continues to expand his sound, working on new releases and audiovisual projects. For him, the dance floor is a place of transformation, and his mission is to create sonic journeys that connect body and mind through intense rhythms and psychedelic textures.


Owen – DJ/Productor de Música Electrónica (House, Techno, Acid Trance, Indie Dance y Electro)

Nombre artístico: Owen
País de origen: México
Géneros: House, Techno, Acid Trance, Indie Dance, Electro y ProgTech
Activo desde: 2015

Biografía:

Owen es un DJ y productor mexicano que se ha posicionado como una figura emergente dentro de la escena underground de música electrónica en México. Con un enfoque que fusiona los pulsos hipnóticos del techno, la energía envolvente del acid trance y la calidez del house, Owen ha creado una firma sonora única que lo distingue en la pista de baile.

Su pasión por la música electrónica comenzó en la adolescencia, inspirado por los sonidos de la vieja escuela rave y los beats progresivos de Europa. Owen desarrolló un estilo que mezcla líneas de bajo profundas, sintetizadores ácidos y grooves experimentales.

Inició su carrera profesional en 2015 tocando en distintas fiestas de Ciudad de México, Acapulco y El Estado de México. Con el paso del tiempo, sus sets comenzaron a ser reconocidos por su energía cruda y psicodélica, llevándolo a presentarse en clubes y festivales independientes.

Actualmente, Owen continúa expandiendo su sonido, trabajando en nuevos lanzamientos y proyectos audiovisuales. Para él, la pista de baile es un lugar de transformación, y su misión es crear viajes sonoros que conecten cuerpo y mente a través de ritmos intensos y texturas psicodélicas.