Shop Manager at Griesmullle

Promoted to Shop Manager with responsibilities including accounting and full store management; continued to manage stock, pricing, orders, and in-store events until shop closure.

Record shop founder / manager at Griesmullle (nightclub record shop project)

Started a new second-hand vinyl record shop from scratch for the Griesmullle nightclub. Tasks included: assessing and pricing second-hand collections; engaging with customers and handling requests; managing Discogs order fulfillment and DHL shipping logistics; resolving online order issues; setting competitive pricing for Discogs and the shop platform; cash handling and closing/opening; stock/inventory and system management; regular stock checks; ordering inventory via eight distributors; organizing in-store sessions and selecting DJs; and uploading/managing inventory in Caspos. In 2023 became shop manager with full management and accounting responsibilities. The shop closed on 2025-11-30 due to a dispute with landlords/owner.

Shop Assistant / Retail Staff at Griesmullle

Hired to start a new record shop project; duties included stock checking, pricing, customer service, shipping via DHL, Discogs order handling, inventory management with Caspos, and coordinating with distributors.

Shop Manager / Project Lead at Griesmullle Nightclub (Griesmullle Records Shop)

Hired in 2019 to start a new record shop project; managed stock checking, pricing, customer service, shipping via DHL/Discogs, pricing strategy, cash handling, inventory, and in-store events; promoted to Shop Manager with accounting and full shop management in 2023; shop closed 2025-11-30 due to landlord dispute.

Shop Manager at Latitude Records

Joined Latitude Records in 2019 to check new second-hand collections, price items, manage shop floor and customer service, organize shipping for Discogs orders via DHL, handle online orders, cash management, stock inventory, and coordinate in-store sessions and DJ events. In 2023 promoted to Shop Manager with additional accounting responsibilities; shop closed December 2025 due to landlord dispute.

Shop Manager / Project Lead at Griesmullle Nightclub / Record Shop

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 at Griesmullle (record shop at nightclub Griesmullle)

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.

Music producer / remixer and DJ at Self-employed

Returned to the UK and restarted vinyl labels (including a new one). Worked full-time in music production, recording and remixing for labels including Ostgut Ton, Metroplex, Sistrum, and others; DJed regularly in major European clubs such as Berghain and Tresor.

Returned to the UK and relaunched vinyl labels, focusing on music production and remixes for labels such as Ostgut Ton, Metroplex, and Sistrum; continued DJing across major European clubs.

Music Producer / Recording Artist at Self-Employed

Returned to the UK in 2010 and resumed full-time music production, recording, and remixing for labels such as Ostgut Ton, Metroplex, and Sistrum; continued DJing in major European clubs.

Music Producer / Label Owner at Solid Groove / Ostgut Ton / Metroplex / Sistrum

Returned to the UK and restarted vinyl labels, producing and remixing for labels such as Ostgut Ton, Metroplex and Sistrum; active as a DJ across Europe and the club scene, including venues like Berghain and Tresor.

Music Producer / DJ at Self-Employed

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.

Music Producer / Remixer / Studio Owner at Self-employed

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

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

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).

Music professional / independent (scaled-down production period) at Self-employed (Spain)

Moved to Spain to build a studio with the goal of advancing music production. Due to a sharp vinyl sales decline (from 2000+ copies to under 100), took a break from music and did casual building and landscaping work.

Moved to Spain and built a studio; engaged in casual building work and landscape gardening during a period of reduced vinyl sales.

Studio Builder / Landscape Gardener at Self-Employed

Moved to Spain to build a studio and pursue landscape work; later returned to the UK. Engaged in casual building and landscape gardening while stepping back from full-time music activity.

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

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

Music Tech teacher (National Diploma) at Southdowns College (UK)

Taught National Diploma in Music Technology across sequencing, sampling, DJing, arranging and DAW theory. Led evening classes from basic DJing through advanced scratching and beat juggling. Delivered workshops on the history of electronic music and practical remix tasks (stems provided; pupils selected a winning track). Managed work schedules, team activities, and monitored student progress. Continued running labels and DJing at reduced scale due to digital adoption and declining vinyl sales.

Music Technology Teacher at Southdowns College UK

Teaching the national diploma in Music Tech, covering sequencing, sampling, DJing, arranging, DAW theory, plug-ins and sound design; running evening DJ classes and history workshops; tasks included stems remix projects and evaluating student progress.

Music Technology Teacher at Southdowns College

Taught the National Diploma in Music Tech, covering sequencing, sampling, DJing, DAW theory, plug-ins and sound design. Ran evening DJ classes from basic to advanced, led workshops on electronic music history, assigned remix stems, and managed lesson plans and student progress. Continued to run labels while adapting to digital disruption.

Teacher (Music Technology) at Southdowns College UK

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.

Teacher / Lecturer at Southdowns College UK

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.

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

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

Founder / Owner at Super Disco Fakes

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

Founder / Owner at Dark

Launched the Dark label as part of the label ecosystem.

Founder / Owner at Textures

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

Record shop owner at Solid Groove Records

Started and ran Solid Groove Records (1994–1996). Later closed the shop to focus on recording and continuing work on his record label Solid Groove (started in 1991).

Record shop employee at Jelly Jam Records (Luke Slater, Portsmouth)

Worked for approximately a year and a half at Jelly Jam Records in Portsmouth.

Shop Owner at Solid Groove Records

Ran Solid Groove Records from 1994 to 1996; later paused the shop to focus on recording and the Solid Groove label which began in 1991.

Owner / Founder at Solid Groove Records (shop)

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

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

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

Founder / Owner at Solid Groove (Record Label)

Founded the Solid Groove label in 1991 and continued running it alongside projects with additional labels; also toured worldwide.

Founder / Label Owner at Solid Groove (Record Label)

Founded Solid Groove in 1991 and expanded to release additional labels Textures, Dark, Super Disco Fakes, and Cheap Knob Gags with Josh Brent from Shatrax; toured globally as a DJ.

Import record shop manager at Razzels Records

Managed import ordering and shop stock for Razzels Records. Started the shop from scratch and developed it into one of the best dance-music record shops in the south of England, specializing in electronic dance imports. The shop later closed when the owner began Great Asset distribution in London.

Shop Manager (Import Records) at Razzels Records

Managed an import-focused record shop, ordered stock, and built the business from scratch, becoming one of the leading dance-music shops in the south of England. The shop closed after the owner started Great Asset distribution in London.

Shop Manager / Import Record Shop Owner at Razzels Records

Managed import stock, launched the shop from scratch, and built a reputation as one of the south of England's premier dance music shops focused on electronic dance imports. The shop closed when the owner started Great Asset distribution in London.