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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Music Technology Teacher at Southdowns College

January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002

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.

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

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2019

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.

Shop Manager at Latitude Records

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2025

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 / Import Record Shop Owner at Razzels Records

January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994

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.

Shop Owner at Solid Groove Records

January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996

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.

Founder / Label Owner at Solid Groove (Record Label)

January 1, 1991 - December 31, 2000

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.

Studio Builder / Landscape Gardener at Self-Employed

January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2009

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.

Music Producer / Recording Artist at Self-Employed

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2016

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.

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

January 1, 2019 - November 30, 2025

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 (Import Records) at Razzels Records

January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994

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.

Founder / Owner at Solid Groove (Record Label)

January 1, 1991 - Present

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

Music Technology Teacher at Southdowns College UK

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002

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.

Studio Builder / Landscape Gardener

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2009

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

Music Producer / Label Owner

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016

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.

Shop Assistant / Retail Staff at Griesmullle

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023

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 at Griesmullle

January 1, 2023 - November 30, 2025

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.