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Hi, I’m Allen Saei E, a Berlin-based musician, music producer, DJ, and shop-manager with a long history in electronic music across the UK, Spain and Europe. I started in record retail in the early 1990s, built Solid Groove Records, and ran several labels while touring worldwide. I’ve produced and remixed for labels such as Ostgut Ton, Metroplex, and Sistrum, and have performed in clubs like Berghain and Tresor. Beyond making music, I have taught music technology, built studios, and managed shops and inventories. My passions include cooking, mountain biking, long walks with my dog, and mastering high-end audio. I remain deeply committed to vinyl culture, hands-on sound, and sharing knowledge with students and fellow musicians.…Hi, I’m Allen Saei E, a Berlin-based musician, music producer, DJ, and shop-manager with a long history in electronic music across the UK, Spain and Europe. I started in record retail in the early 1990s, built Solid Groove Records, and ran several labels while touring worldwide. I’ve produced and remixed for labels such as Ostgut Ton, Metroplex, and Sistrum, and have performed in clubs like Berghain and Tresor. Beyond making music, I have taught music technology, built studios, and managed shops and inventories. My passions include cooking, mountain biking, long walks with my dog, and mastering high-end audio. I remain deeply committed to vinyl culture, hands-on sound, and sharing knowledge with students and fellow musicians.

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Hi, I’m Allen Saei E, a Berlin-based musician, music producer, DJ, and shop-manager with a long history in electronic music across the UK, Spain and Europe. I started in record retail in the early 1990s, built Solid Groove Records, and ran several labels while touring worldwide. I’ve produced and remixed for labels such as Ostgut Ton, Metroplex, and Sistrum, and have performed in clubs like Berghain and Tresor. Beyond making music, I have taught music technology, built studios, and managed shops and inventories. My passions include cooking, mountain biking, long walks with my dog, and mastering high-end audio. I remain deeply committed to vinyl culture, hands-on sound, and sharing knowledge with students and fellow musicians.…Hi, I’m Allen Saei E, a Berlin-based musician, music producer, DJ, and shop-manager with a long history in electronic music across the UK, Spain and Europe. I started in record retail in the early 1990s, built Solid Groove Records, and ran several labels while touring worldwide. I’ve produced and remixed for labels such as Ostgut Ton, Metroplex, and Sistrum, and have performed in clubs like Berghain and Tresor. Beyond making music, I have taught music technology, built studios, and managed shops and inventories. My passions include cooking, mountain biking, long walks with my dog, and mastering high-end audio. I remain deeply committed to vinyl culture, hands-on sound, and sharing knowledge with students and fellow musicians.

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Hi, I’m Allen Saei E, a Berlin-based musician, music producer, DJ, and shop-manager with a long history in electronic music across the UK, Spain and Europe. I started in record retail in the early 1990s, built Solid Groove Records, and ran several labels while touring worldwide. I’ve produced and remixed for labels such as Ostgut Ton, Metroplex, and Sistrum, and have performed in clubs like Berghain and Tresor.

Beyond making music, I have taught music technology, built studios, and managed shops and inventories. My passions include cooking, mountain biking, long walks with my dog, and mastering high-end audio. I remain deeply committed to vinyl culture, hands-on sound, and sharing knowledge with students and fellow musicians.

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Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

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German

Beginner

Work Experience

Shop Manager at Razzels Records

January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994

Managed import stock and logistics; built one of the best dance music shops in the south of England, focused on electronic dance imports; shop closed when owner started Great Asset distribution in London.

Shop Assistant at Jelly Jam Records (Luke Slater's Portsmouth shop)

January 1, 1994 - July 1, 1995

Worked at Luke Slater's Portsmouth record shop Jelly Jam Records for about a year and a half.

Owner / Founder at Solid Groove Records (shop)

January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996

Started Solid Groove Records shop, which ran from 1994 to 1996; later concentrated on recording and continuing the Solid Groove label started in 1991.

Founder / Owner at Solid Groove (Record Label)

January 1, 1991 - January 1, 2000

Launched the Solid Groove label in 1991; expanded into multiple imprints over the years and toured globally.

Founder / Owner at Textures

January 1, 1996 - Present

Started the Texture label as part of expanding the musical output alongside Solid Groove.

Founder / Owner at Dark

January 1, 1997 - Present

Launched the Dark label as part of the label ecosystem.

Founder / Owner at Super Disco Fakes

January 1, 1998 - Present

Created the Super Disco Fakes imprint to explore new sounds and collaborations.

Founder / Owner at Cheap Knob Gags (with Josh Brent from Shatrax)

January 1, 1999 - Present

Co-founded the project Cheap Knob Gags, collaborating with Josh Brent of Shatrax.

Music Producer / Recording Artist at Self-employed / Various Labels

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016

Moved to Spain (2003–2009) to push music forward; produced for Ostgut Ton, Metroplex, Sistrum among others; performed in major clubs across Europe; returned to the UK to continue production and releases (2010–2016).

Shop Manager at Griesmullle (record shop at nightclub Griesmullle)

January 1, 2019 - November 30, 2025

Hired in 2019 to start a new record shop project; duties included inspecting new stock, on-floor customer service, Discogs order fulfillment via DHL, pricing, cash handling, stock and inventory management, and organizing in-store DJ sessions; managed Caspos inventory daily.

Import Record Shop Manager at Razzels Records

January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994

Managed import stock and started the shop from scratch; specialised in electronic dance imports; shop grew to be one of the best dance music shops in the south of England; shop closed when the owner started Great Asset distribution in London.

Shop Assistant at Jelly Jam Records

January 1, 1994 - July 1, 1995

Worked for Luke Slaters Portsmouth record shop Jelly Jam Records for about 1.5 years.

Shop Owner / Founder at Solid Groove Records

January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996

Ran Solid Groove Records shop (1994–1996); then focused on recording and the Solid Groove label (started 1991).

Teacher / Lecturer at Southdowns College UK

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002

Taught the National Diploma in Music Tech; covered sequencing, sampling, DJing, DAW theory, plug-ins, sound design; ran evening DJ classes; organized workshops and projects; helped with curriculum development.

Casual Building & Landscape Worker at Self-employed (Spain)

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2009

Moved to Spain, built a studio, did casual building work and landscape gardening during a music hiatus.

Music Producer / Remixer / Studio Owner at Self-employed

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2016

Returned to the UK and restarted vinyl labels; produced/remixed for Ostgut Ton, Metroplex, Sistrum among others; continued DJing in major clubs across Europe.

Shop Manager / Project Lead at Griesmullle Nightclub / Record Shop

January 1, 2019 - November 30, 2025

Hired to start a new record shop for Griesmullle; handled stock selection, pricing, customer service, Discogs logistics, in-store events, inventory management, and daily shop operations; later appointed Shop Manager with responsibilities including accounting.

Shop Manager (Import) at Razzels Records

January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994

Managed import stock and shop operations, starting the shop from scratch; built a notable dance music shop on the south of England with a focus on electronic dance imports.

Shop Owner / Manager at Solid Groove Records

January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996

Ran Solid Groove Records shop (1994–1996); later focused on recording and the Solid Groove label started in 1991; went on to establish four more labels Textures, Dark, Super Disco Fakes and Cheap Knob Gags with Josh Brent from Shatrax; toured worldwide as a DJ and producer.

Teacher (Music Technology) at Southdowns College UK

January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002

Taught the National Diploma in Music Tech, covering sequencing, sampling, DJing, DAW theory, plugins and sound design; ran evening DJ classes; led workshops on electronic music history and assignment-based tasks; planned schedules and monitored student progress; continued running labels and DJing.

Studio Builder / Freelance Builder & Landscape Gardener at Self-Employed (Spain)

January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2009

Moved to Spain (2003–2009) to build a studio and push music; shift to casual building work and landscape gardening as vinyl sales declined.

Music Producer / DJ at Self-Employed

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2016

Returned to the UK, relaunched vinyl labels, and pursued full-time music production and remixing for Ostgut Ton, Metroplex, Sistrum and others; continued DJing at major clubs such as Berghain and Tresor across Europe.

Shop Manager at Griesmullle Nightclub / Record Shop

January 1, 2019 - November 30, 2025

Hired in 2019 to start a new record shop for the Griesmullle nightclub; responsibilities included evaluating second-hand collections, pricing, customer service, Discogs order management via DHL, inventory management using Caspos, organizing in-store sessions, and DJ selections; promoted to Shop Manager in 2023 with accounting and full shop management duties; shop closed 2025-11-30 due to landlord dispute.