Important info

Gomma currently is on holiday!
Since 2016 we stopped our activities and started 2 other labels: Toy Tonics & Kryptox.

Gomma history

Gomma was born in 2000.
Created, curated and directed by Mathias „Munk“ Modica and Jonas Imbery, who later left the label.
Art direction by Mirko Borsche & Thomas Kartsolis aka Smal & Paze.

Music:
We released indie disco, new wave funk, weird pop & experimental electronica by artists like
WhoMadeWho, Munk, Headman, The Phenomenal Handclap Band, Moullinex, Mocky, Daniel Avery, Dimitri from Paris, Lele (aka Parra), Tomas „Tomboy“ Barfod, Box Codax (Franz Ferdinand side project) and others.

Munk/ Gomma also produced music for/ with
James Murphy, Asia Argento, The Rammellzee, Peaches, Nancy Whang (LCD Soundsystem)…
We curated compilations dedicated to New Wave Funk & Post Rock: ANTI NY (2001) and TEUTONIK DISASTER (2004)

Art & Graphics:
We made art and visual projects, published the graphic magazine Amore and curated exhibitions in galleries around the world.
Gomma retrospectives have taken place in Munich (Haus der Kunst), Stockholm (Beneath gallery), Berlin (Circle Culture), Tokio (with 032C magazine) and other cities.

Amore Mag contributions by:
P.A.M. , Daniel Josefsohn, Kostas Murkudis, Parra, Nevin Adadalg, Michael Sailsdorfer, Martin Fengel

Fashion:
We produced over 50 different limited editon design shirts.
Designed by Mirko Borsche, Thomas Kartsolis, P.A.M., Kostas Murkudis, Mathias Modica.

We made music for shows, events and campaigns of fashionbrands such as Margiela, Wood Wood, Surface to Air, Chanel and worked for Parisian fashion institution Colette.

Thanks for your attention. You can still contact us at gomma [at] gomma [.] de
Please follow our new adventures with
TOY TONICS & KRYPTOX.


Press quotes:
„Gomma is the freshest and most intersting German record label.“ (Dazed & Confused/ UK)
„Like a German DFA.“ (NME/ UK)
„Always ahead of it’s time, with an unique approch that make the imprint oustanding“ (The Wire)




ARCHIVE

24.04.2006

WhoMadeWho – Out The Door (In Flagranti Remix) (12″)

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Release: 24 April 2006
Cat#: Gomma 075

The second single from WhoMadeWho much acclaimed debut Album. OUT THE DOOR is a Disco Smasher. Remixed by New York’s upcoming producer team IN FLAGRANTI. The song gets a strong, deep Cosmic Disco Touch. The single comes while the band is touring as support act for SOULWAX in Europe.

Tracklist:
A) Out The Door (In Flagranti Dub Remix)
B1) Out The Door (In Flagranti Vocal Remix)
B2) Dansevise

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18.04.2006

V.A. – Dancing Galactic (Compilation)

Release: 18 April 2006
Cat#: Gomma 080

This new exclusive iTunes compilation features new stuff by the GOMMA label. New tracks that will not be released on vinly, CDs or otherwise. Music by Future Disco Pioneers like MUNK, TOMBOY, PLAYGROUP /HEADMAN, a rare live recording of WHOMADEWHO and new stuff by Italo Cosmic disco legend DJ BALDELLI. „From Psycho Soul to Future Disco!“ as it was described by London’s i–D magazine recently.

Tracklist:
1) Drrtyhaze – Hey Mama
2) In Flagranti – In The Silver White Box
3) Leroy Hanghofer – Comic Menuetto
4) Mono & Bär – Go Bang!
5) Baldelli – Atlantide
6) Munk – ITAL.o.v.e. 2002 (Raw Cut)
7) Tomboy – Kop City Tango
8) Headman feat. Stephen Deweale – Roh (Playgroup Remix Edit)
9) Kamerakino – Metall auf Eis (DISKKA Version)
10) WhoMadeWho – Space For Rent/Flat Beat (Live)

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03.04.2006

Headman – Roh Playgroup Remix (12″)

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Release: 3 April 2006
Cat#: Gomma 073

HEADMAN vs. SOULWAX vs. PLAYGROUP — the perfect new school house combination.

Two amazing 10 minute acid house jams by long time Headman fan Trevor Jackson aka PLAYGROUP. The original version of the single already gets heavy play out by lots of DJ’s around the world and could be the first hit from the new album. Vocals by Stephen Deweale from SOULWAX.

Tracklist:
A1) Roh (Playgroup Remix)
B1) Roh (Playgroup Love Dub)

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