In 1997, producer John Von Ahlen of Subterrane Recording Studio created an unofficial video for The Human League single "Stay With Me Tonight" that was distributed on the internet.
[15] While managed by Jaime Jimenez, John von Ahlen formed the production company "Planet J" and produced, remixed and co-wrote on many projects including the 2000 Australian comedy film The Wog Boy and collaborating with artists Emmanuel Carella, Chrissa, Jimmy Christo, X3, and Girl Friday.
[13] John von Ahlen also collaborated with Ean Sugarman (of the Australian pop act Euphoria)[13] and they produced and remixed for artists including Lani Zaitman,[13] Melissa James[13] and Dara.
John von Ahlen and Jiminez also formed the short lived dance project "Mr Jones" which was signed to Sony Music Australia, and released the single "Better Days" in 2002, and the "Big Adventure" in 2003 which featured Belinda Emmett on lead vocals.
[18] In 2018 John von Ahlen produced the single "Fly Me To The Moon" for the Australian trans-human performer "Venus Virgin Tomarz", released on his label Subterrane Records.
He has interviewed numerous artists on Neon Nights including Dannii Minogue,[20] Róisín Murphy,[21] Tina Arena,[22] Stonebridge,[23] CeCe Peniston,[24] Bright Light Bright Light, Sheena Easton,[25] The Pointer Sisters,[26]Kim Wilde,[27] Limahl,[28] Vince Clarke of Erasure,[29] Midge Ure of Ultravox,[30] Peter Hook of New Order,[31] Mi-Sex,[32] The Dandy Warhols,[33] Martika,[34] Paul Lekakis,[35] Crystal Waters,[36] Whigfield,[37] Marcella Detroit,[38] Marcia Hines,[39] Howard Jones,[40] Tina Cousins,[41]Corona, Culture Beat,[42] and Billie Ray Martin.