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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30.11.2011

The KDMS “Tonight” (Morgan Geist Remix) (Video)

Look at this absurd video we got for Morgan Geist‘s great remix of The KMDS single “Tonight”.

The guys did a little private party and filmed it… Nono. Of course it’s a old trash movie. And Adam Tarasiuk from Warsaw made some nice new editing and now it fits quite well with the great remix of Metro Area’s mastermind Morgan Geist. (The single is out now on 12″ and vinyl. Album follows in Spring 2012.)

30.11.2011

Esperanza – Jaipur incl. Walls Remix (Maxi)

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Cat#: Gomma 164
Release: 29 November 2011

With Kompakt artist Walls on board the second single of Esperanza already shows the direction of the new Italian trio on Gomma. The second single re-interprets the idea of the Gomma universe perfectly. It is Techno. But it is also dirty Surf Rock or transcendental body music.

Jaipur could be the soundtrack on a Tarantino movie as well as be played in the desert on a camelrace. (Watch the video!). The Esperanza kids had quite a buzz on their first single “Sirena” (feat.: Banjo Or Freakout ) with DJ’s like Gui Boratto, James Holden, Luke Abbott supporting them.

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29.11.2011

Esperanza – Jaipur (Video)

New Gomma short movie! New band! Genius music! Single (including Walls remix) and album out on Gomma this week.

25.11.2011

The KDMS “Tonight” Morgan Geist (Metro Area) + Felix Martin (Hot Chip) Remixes (12″)

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Cat#: Gomma 163
Release: 25 November 2011

There is so much buzz about this release already – it’s crazy. For our band The KDMS, Morgan Geist did one of his very rare remixes and people seem to love it. We got mails from all kind of DJ’s: From Soul Clap and Tim Sweeney who already played it in his show. Jaymo, Tensnake and Aeroplane who wrote that this is “one of my favorite tracks of the last couple of months to play “. Axel Boman described it as “shimmering little diamonds in the autumn night, this will guide cold dancers towards warm experiences all over the world.” Tom Trago, Pilooski are playing it too. Wow! Rare that so many different DJs love the same tune.

So its a good start for new Gomma band The KDMS. Their debut album will be released in 2012. Expect some more “shimmering little diamonds…”

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23.11.2011

Podcast #60: Casablanca Podcast

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We’re currently working on a big project: The Casablanca Reworks EP. Gomma artists have been asked to rework the songs of legendary disco label Casablanca Records. Home to acts such as Parliament, Giorgio Moroder, Cameo, Kiss, Donna Summer! So in January Gomma will release this massive project. Including guestvocals by Peaches.

To prepare you our DJ buddy Manuel Kim did a little cut n paste mix with 100% Casablanca releases from the late 70ies and early 80ies.

Tracklist:
1) Parliament – Flash Light (12″ Version) (1977)
2) Stephanie Mills – You Can’t Run From My Love (Manuel Kim Edit) (1982)
3) Mantra – Doin’ It To The Bone (1981)
4) Cameo – Rigor Mortis (1976)
5) Parlet – Pleasure Principle (1978)
6) Brenda & The Tabulations – Let’s Go All The Way Down (Manuel Kim Edit) (1978)
7) Leroy Gomez – Foolin’ You (1978)
8) Lipps Inc. – Funkytown (1979)
9) Skatt Bros – Walk The Night (1979)
10) Giorgio Moroder – Chase (1978)
11) D.C.Larue – Let Them Dance (Manuel Kim Edit) (1978)
12) Donna Summer – Our Love (Lucky Medley) (1979)
13) Space – My Love Is Music (1978)
14) Michael Sembello – Maniac (Manuel Kim Edit) (1983)

22.11.2011

Dimitri From Paris & DJ Rocca: The Edit Battle (Maxi)

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Having just released the “Erodiscotique EP 2″, Dimitri From Paris and his buddy DJ Rocca come back with the second strike: “The Edit Battle”.

They asked some friends to make freestyle edits of their songs. Domenico Torti, Funkafilia, The BladeRunners, and Latin Raz Kaz reworked the track “A Reason For Living” from the first EP “I Love New York” and created some completely new versions. Functionable, funky and fucked up. If you remember Domenico Torti’s well-known edit for Daft Punk’s “Voyager” a few years back, you can imagine what expects you here.

This is a free download for all buyers of the new 12″ “Erodiscotique EP 2″, available now in record stores and digitally on Beatport. Or for sale as a separate digital release.

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18.11.2011

Dimitri From Paris & DJ Rocca present Erodiscotique EP2 (12″)

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Cat#: Gomma 162
Release: 18 November 2011

Dimitri From Paris and DJ Rocca are back! French house legend Dimitri From Paris comes with the second EP on Gomma. And he is on the roll. His last release had amazing feedback and has put him back on the dance map. Getting full support by everybody from Soul Clap and DJ T to Glimmers and even Erol – the first Erodiscotique EP “I Love New York” was a hit. No wonder it reached No 1 on Juno in the UK. Now the second EP is ready. And be sure: this is a bomb too.

Basically it’s early 90ies hip house and electroboogie with a big disco vibe. Including a cover of The Pet Shop Boys’ “Domino Dancing” (feat. Tim Benton) and the dancefloor burner Ero Disco Theme.. we are glad to have the boys on our label.

Digital release today, 12″ vinyl is available on Monday and includes a download card for the release plus an exclusive download of the EP “A Reason For Living (The Edit Battle)”, including edits by Domenico Torti, Funkafilia, The BladeRunners, and Latin Raz Kaz.

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10.11.2011

MUNK Live in Hamburg (11 Nov 2011)

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If you are in Hamburg: don’t miss one of the few but very special Munk Live Happenings. A unique one-off party this Friday at Moondoo feat. the Munk 4 person live band + including a huge 4 screen visual show.
Special guests: Punks Jump Up and Cajuan