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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03.05.2012

Munk & Peaches “You Can’t Run From My Love” (Classixx Remix) (Video)

Yes! Here comes a little video for the fabulous Classixx remix of
“You Can’t Run From My Love”. The song Munk & Peaches did for Gomma’s Casablanca Reworks Project (in cooperation with Burn Studios).
Out now! Hot forever.

18.04.2012

The Phenomenal Handclap Band & Peaches “Walk The Night” (video)

New York’s The Phenomenal Handclap Band released their debut album 2 years ago on Gomma. For the “Casablanca Reworks” project they did this great remake of the Skatt Bros “Walk The Night” A big gay anthem in the 80ies. A great dancefloor tune for today!

15.02.2012

Casablanca Reworks remix contest

Wanna do a remix for Gomma? We are doing a little contest with the guys from Burn Studios. Head over to their website where you can find the files for The Phenomenal Handclap Band‘s version of the Skatt Brothers’ “Walk the Night” from the Casablanca Reworks project:
Gomma & Burn Studios present: Casablanca Reworks remix contest

13.01.2012

Gomma All Stars feat. Peaches “Casablanca Reworks” (12″)

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Today is the day: Peaches & The Gomma All Stars release The Casablanca Reworks Project.

Four songs from the legendary Casablanca records catalogue reworked by the Gomma All Stars and Peaches. Created in collaboration with Burn Studios. Harold Faltermeyer contributes some analogue Keyboards on a great new version of Donna Summer’s “Our Love” produced by Telonius. A 90ies pop version of a Stephanie Mills classic by Mr. Munk. Flashdance – “Maniac” by Moullinex and a cover for the Skatt Bros’ “Walk The Night” by The Phenomenal Handclap Band.

Check the exclusive edits produced for our friends from Burn Studios on www.burn-studios.com

Buy on:

21.12.2011

Casablanca Reworks: Moullinex & Peaches – Maniac (teaser)

Friends, in January we gonna release a very special project. We have been asked if we wanna do new versions from songs from the catalogue of legendary Disco label Casablanca Records. The label that launched the careers of Donna Summer, Moroder, Cameo, Parliament and many other great pop music innovators..
We asked Peaches if she wanna join the jams. And now we have an EP coming up. Four new versions by Telonius, Munk, The Phenomenal Handclap Band. And a nice cover of Maniac by Moullinex. Release: 13 January 2012.

Listen to the full medley of all 4 “Casablanca Reworks” tracks by The Gomma All Stars feat. Peaches:

23.11.2011

Podcast #60: Casablanca Podcast

Gomma Podcast #60 - Casablanca Podcast

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)