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

19.02.2007

Tomboy – Seriøs (CD)

Release: 19 February 2007
Cat#: Gomma 090 CD

Canadian House – Meister TIGA sometimes tells this story about how he was at a hotel gym in LA, minding his own business, playing the Tomboy sound on his “ghetto blaster”…when in walks……MICHAEL DOUGLAS! ….and after “grooving” to the music for a few minutes Douglas tells Tiga: “This music is fucking great, man”
Don’t trust our little info sheet….trust Michael Douglas:
Movie-star, Oscar winner and SEX addict…..he LOVES TOMBOY!

TOMBOY aka Tomas Barfod (DJ, Über-producer and drummer of Danish future disco band WHOMADEWHO) is one of the most talked about guys in the new Electronic scene. He has done four euphorically received solo maxisingles on Gomma and this year has also been asked to do a single for Tiga’s Turbo label, Get Physical and Kitsune. Now its time for his solo debut album: SERIOS are 14 moody, mellow, but freaked out “Spaceship” Electrosongs. Inspired by 70ies Cosmic disco, 90ies “Warp” – Electronica and the funky side of Rave culture.

But SERIOS isn’t a dance album even if it consists of elements from the dance universe. Tomboy is a tricky guy: he uses common clubmusic ingredients (acid lines, disco breaks, rave synthesizers, drum machines) in a totally unusual way. He plays the drums and reworkes them with electronic techniques. Creating this very personal sound.

SERIOS is sleazy chilled out music – but far away from any Chill Hop Lounge. And even if it was made by a “real” musician and studiowizzard the music never sounds too clean and perfect.

Tracklist:
1) Swan
2) Murky Jerky
3) Hi’s And Low’s
4) Baffioso
5) Flamingo
6) Ist So Hot
7) Synchronize
8) Finale I/O
9) Maggie & Samira
10) The Movies
11) Æblegrød
12) Something
13) Zåmiang
14) I K. Guitar

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15.02.2007

Diskokaine presents Trans Mania – Boing, Boom, Jack (12″)

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Release: 15 February 2007
Cat#: Gomma 088

Trans Mania is the unique „Jack“ project of Gomma’s Vienna buddy DISKOKAINE aka DJ MARFLOW. His own limited edition self-pressed 12 inches (on his Diskokaine imprint, featuring Legowelt and Princess Superstar) are much sought-after dance floor rockers. For remixing his track on Gomma he rounds up his homies PATRICK PULSINGER and ALEXANDER ROBOTNICK. Jack the house!

Tracklist:
A) Boing, Boom, Jack (Original Mix)
B1) Boing, Boom, Jack (Patrick Pulsinger Remix)
B2) Boing, Boom, Jack (Alexander Robotnick Remix)

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09.02.2007

Tomboy – Seriøs Album Sampler (12″)

Release: 9 February 2007
Cat#: Gomma 089

After several 12inches for TOMBOY aka TOMAS BARFOD will release his debut CD in February. Besides being the drummer of WHOMADEWHO the Danish producer has produced a few own club killers.

Tracklist:
A1) Something (Extended)
A2) Swan (Extended)
B1) Baffioso (Extended)
B2) Synchronize (Dub)

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