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)




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30.09.2011

Mercury – Sweetness (12″)

Cat#: Gomma DT030
Release: 30 September 2011

Mercury! Sweetness – the new E.P.. We don’t need to introduce Mercury to you anymore. From A-Trak to Shit Robot and Brodniski – everybody was playing their first single and their remixes for Made to Play, Kitsune and Tom Trago recently. As Busy P described them: “I’m sure Kerri Chandler and Louie Vega will love it as much as I do! It’s time to re-open Sound Factory.. “.
This new EP is even better. Check the energy of You Lift Me Up. And also the Catz n’Dogz remix. Heavy House Bizness.

Buy:

Brodinski: “Big EP! really cool vibe every track is amazing! congrats big support!”
Pedro Winter: “I’m sure Kerri Chandler and Louie Vega will love it as much as I do! it’s time to re-open Sound Factory.. Massive fan of MERCURY”
Sound Pellegrino Thermal Team: “great EP, fav track is the catz n dogz remix!”
Christian Martin (Martin Brothers): “Catz n Dogz remix!!!”
Deetron: “Great Originals and ace Jagged RMX!”
Shit Robot: “more mercury goodness, these guys never fail. love it.”
Trevor Rockcliffe: “Will be supporting You lift me up and Special Place, original mixes.”
Round Table Knights: “Great Release! Full Support, i like all the tracks.”
Phonique: “CATZ N DOGZ!!!! totally my style!!!”
Dimitri From Paris: “Love Sweetness by Mercury”
The Magician: “Loving “Special Place” ! Will play it!”

29.09.2011

Munk gigs fall 2011

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27.09.2011

Podcast #56 – Ben Mono Mixtape

Mr Ben Mono from Berlin is an old friend of Gomma. Maybe one of the most touring DJ’s in Germany. From Namibia (where he has been touring last year) to Kazakhstan (where he has recently been invited with DJ T from Get Physical). Ben has been everywhere. Besides he does productions for Munich labels Compost and Permanent Vacation. Please have fun with Mr Ben Mono.

Tracklist:
1) Topo Ba Ba Go Go
2) Visti and Meyland – Stars [Rodion and Mamarella Mix]
3) Tensnake – Something About You (Jas Shaw Alt. Mix)
4) Tensnake – Something About You (Original)
5) DJ Nibc – The Doorman (Casino Times Remix
6) Rhythm Odysee – Thighten Up
7) Lil Louis – Club Lonely (Manuel Kim Dub Edit)
8) Mercury – You Lift Me Up (Catz N’Dogz No Hope Remix)
9) George Morel – Lets Groove (Original Mix)
10) Atapy – Move Baby (Atapy Re-Edit)
11) Axel Boman – Purple Drank (Original Mix)
12) Green Velvet & Russoul – Millie Vanillie
13) Thieve – Na Na Na
14) TWR72 – Paradox
15) Evil Nine – Little Prince & Roar
16) Kerri Chandler – Hallelujah (Kaoz 6-23 Gospel Mix)
17) Mercury – Sweetness
18) Cocolores – Tip Top Bob
19) Dolby Anol – You’re Not Welcome in Showbiz (Bruce Haack edit)

13.09.2011

Podcast #55 – Capablanca & T.Keeler

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Yoyoyo.. here comes some nice music! A little mixtape by Hugo Capablanca from Berlin’s LOS MASSIERIAS and Mr. T. Keeler. They just released their fabulos Flamenco Boogie single No Hay Ritmo on Gomma which gets support by everybody from Tim Sweeney to Prins Tomas and The Magician to Justus Köhncke… Now they made this great podcats for you.

Tracklist:
1) (intro) Pink Skull – Triangle Shape
2) Pachanga Boys – Fiesta Forever Street Marimba
3) The Electric Chairs – So Many Ways (T.Keeler edit)
4) Disco Dub Band – For The Love Of Money
5) Osman Ismen – TV Ara Mugizi (Baris K edit)
6) Tomas Ledin – Dansa Dansa (T.Keeler edit)
7) Rebolledo – Te Conozco Moscow
8) Capablanca & T.Keleer – No Hay Dub
9) The Crystal Ark – The City Never Sleeps (Instrumental)
10) KiNK & Neville Watson – Inside Out (Dub)
11) Alex Israel – Nkisi
12) Francisco – Disco Wizard (Dub Version)
13) Innergaze – Shadow Disco
14) Talking Drums – Courage
15) Golden Earring – Twilight Zone (T.Keeler extended edit)

02.09.2011

Capablanca & T.Keeler – No Hay Ritmo (12″)

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Cat#: Gomma 157
Release: 2 September 2011

The perfect late summer tune. The first 12inch by Berlin DJ Hugo Capablanca (Broken Hearts Club/ Los Massierias) and Swedish amigo T. Keeler. An epic Flamenco Boogie 11-minute jam that is getting loved my many Gomma friends already!

Tim Sweeney: “Nice one! Will definitely support. ”
Justus Köhncke: “Hehe, flamenco disco. Holt die Castagnetten aus. Lustig.”
Prins Thomas: “Yes yes yes…. lovely stuff!”
The Magician: “Loving the dub mix! Will play it for sure!”
Lee Douglas: “Arriba!”
Ivan Smagghe: “Niiiiiice.”
Joakim: “Finally the flamenco guitar is back! Thank you.”

Buy:

01.09.2011

Capablanca & T.Keeler “No Hay Ritmo” Release Party at KTV Berlin

NO HAY RITMO! RELEASE PARTY feat. CAPABLANCA & T.KEELER (Discos Capablanca/Gomma) & TIEDYE (Italians do it Better)

Saturday 3 September at KTV Berlin

The long awaited Capaplanca & T. Keeler debut Ep is finally out on Gomma – tomorrow! Time to celebrate then, so Hugo & Tobias invited their fave swedish DJ Tiedye to round up a perfect party. GET DOWN!