Jesse Kuch

Jesse Kuch is a journalist, DJ and the brains behind pioneering Australian label OpenRecords.

In the 16 years since the label launched Jesse has spearheaded more than 80 releases fromartists from both Australia and across the globe, including his own hit compilations Slow-Release, Festivus and Expansion Pack II.

Along the way, Jesse has established himself as one of Queensland’s most experienced andtoured DJs, playing premiere Aussie festivals Rainbow Serpent, Subsonic, StrawberryFields, Earth Frequency, Elements, Chi Wow Wah Town, PURE, Rabbits Eat Lettuce,Paradigm, Eclipse 2012 and many more, alongside countless club shows and support slots for the biggest names in house, techno and electronica.

The chaos of 2020 proved to be a watershed year for the Brisbane-based innovator.

Not only did Open top the Beatport charts with John Baptiste & Amuze’s stellar release TimeMachine, but Jesse has launched his production career as well with a stunning remix ofThankyou City’s classic Nothin’ But Chi in collaboration with fellow Brisbane talent Boy WithBoat.

Cracking No.3 on the Beatport Progressive House charts and No.10 overall, it was on highrotation by industry heavyweights Hernan Cattaneo, Blond:ish, Jamie Stevens, Eli and Fur,Chicola and more.

Not one to rest on their laurels, the pair followed it up with stellar reworksof Melbourne maestro Tonelab on Open and international superstar James Monro for US heavyweights Proton Music.
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