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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30.07.2012

V. A. – The Lost Remixes (Maxi)

Cat#: Gomma DT045
Release: 27 July 2012

This month we release a collection of 5 remixes by friends– massive stuff for the dancefloor:
Made to Play’s Round Table Knights reworked Gomma’s Mercury. Featuring mighty Robert Owens on the mic. Mercury made a hot remix of new band Junior. Mr. Munk remixed Berlin discohead DJ Kaos.
Cocolores – German upcoming housekids from Exploited Records remixed Belgian house heroes The Glimmers – a track from their last year’s Gomma album.
Plus an edit of The Barking Dogs‘s “Linked In” by Innervisions’ Marcus Worgull.

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27.01.2011

The Glimmers – Whomp These Remixes! (Maxi)

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Release: 28 January 2011
Cat#: Gomma DT 022

They call them the “godfathers of the new Belgium dance scene”: The Glimmers. We guess that might be right as they deeply influenced all the new artists from the current Belgian disco movement. Aeroplane, Mustang, Villa… After their last album Whomp that Sucker on Gomma now they seem bigger then ever. Here come some fine remixes from various tracks on the album by Pete Herbert & Tristan da Cunha, Munk, Telonius, King Of Kong and Lipelis.

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15.12.2010

The return of The Glimmers

Here comes the video to Whomp That Sucker, The Glimmers‘ single for their first album on Gomma. And that album… wow! We are seriously impressed. The Belgian boys are getting crazy feedback on their new collection of dancefloor bangers. Here is some Star DJ feedback..

Tim Sweeney: “..support it for sure! ”
Tronik Youth: “Love Rocked My World, killer track”
Trevor Jackson: “Glimmers are always reliable for floor burning mayhem”
Mickey Moonlight / Ed Banger: “..as you know, i love it!”
Matt Walsh / Bugged Out: “I love the Glimmers, always have, always will.. these are so good!”
Social Disco Club: “Fuckin hell!! Massive. Gomma is one of most exciting labels at the moment.”

08.11.2010

Podcast #33: The Glimmers Party Mix

The fabulous Glimmers have just released their album on Gomma.. Whomp That Sucker! is available on 12″ and CD. Now we also have this nice mixtape here for you which introduces a lot of tracks from the album, combined with some classics and current tracks. Whomp!

Tracklist:
1) Intro
2) The Glimmers – U Rocked My World
3) Admiral Freebee – Hippie Ain’t Hip (DJ Harvey Remix)
4) AC / DC – Squealer (Afro Jackson Edit)
5) Munk – La Musica
6) Unknown – Unknown
7) The Glimmers – Whomp That Sucker
8) HAL 9000 – Interlude
9) Nakion – Osaka Tom
10) The Swiss – Bubble Bath (Glimmers Plastic Edit)
11) The Glimmers – Beats In Space
12) Bobby O – She Has A Way (instrumental)
13) Idjut Boys – Noid
14) The Golden Filter – Thunderbird (Villa Remix)
15) Mr Oizo – Sucer Danser

Download: Podcast #33: The Glimmers Party Mix

22.10.2010

The Glimmers – Whomp That Sucker! (CD)

Release: 22 October 2010
Cat#: Gomma DT020 CD

Here it is! The soooo long awaited new album of belgian DJ superstars, disco heros and wildstyle house kings THE GLIMMERS. To be released now on Gomma. Pure dance floor madness: Whomp That Sucker! is a collection of dance tracks made with Ray Mang (recently signed to DFA) and as the Glimmers describe it .. ”This time we only serve superpowerful discoid beats, analogue synths, bleeps, bass and FX. Play it very loud and be in a different state of mind for best results..”

It’s been a crazy decade for The Glimmers! They co-created Eskimo Recordings, they released several compilations and albums that were received euphorically by their huge worldwide fan crowd: Serie Noire : Dark Pop and New Beat (2002), Remixed, Re-edited and F*cked Up mix album, DJ Kicks (2005), Fabric Live 31 (2006). And now finally here is the follow up. Gomma is proud: Please welcome: The Glimmers!


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Tim Sweeney: “Support it! :)”
The Magician: “Woow The Glimmers!!! I Love. very good! ”
Mickey Moonlight: “as you know, i love it!”
Trevor Jackson: “Glimmers are always reliable for floor burning mayhem”
Matt Walsh: “I love the Glimmers, always have, always will.. these are so good!”
Social Disco Club: “Fuckin hell!! Massive stuff. Gomma is one of most exciting labels at the moment.”
DJ Kaos: “Killer Release!”
Tronik Youth: “Love rocked my world, killer track”

15.10.2010

The Glimmers – Whomp That Vinyl! (12″)

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Release: 15 October 2010
Cat#: Gomma DT018

Can you believe it? The mighty mighty Glimmers – the superheros of wildstyle Djing – the kings of freestyle house – the godfathers of the Belgian new disco scene and “daddies” of people like Soulwax, Aeroplane, Villa will release their new album on Gomma. Soon. You can get the first 4 album tracks now on a vinyl prerelease.

Yes: It’s been a crazy decade for The Glimmers. They co-created Eskimo Recordings, they released several compilations and albums that were received euphorically by their huge worldwide fan crowd: Serie Noire : Dark Pop and New Beat (2002), Remixed, Re-edited and F*cked Up mix album, DJ Kicks (2005), Fabric Live 31 (2006).

Now, their album Whomp That Sucker! will be released in October 2010 on Gomma Records and it is pure dance floor madness. A collection of dance tracks made with Ray Mang (recently signed to DFA) and as the Glimmers describe it .. ”This time we only serve superpowerful discoid beats, analogue synths, bleeps, bass and FX. Play it very loud and be in a different state of mind for best results..” Here’s the 4-track album sampler, available on vinyl and digitally.


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29.09.2010

Remix contest on Tracks & Fields

We can now announce three remix contests in cooperation with Tracks & Fields: remix the latest singles by Munk, The Glimmers and Rodion and earn the chance to win a software bundle from Applied Acoustics and be considered for release on Gomma!

The remix contests can be found here:
Remix contest for Munk “Violent Love”
Remix contest for The Glimmers “U Rocked My World”
Remix contest for Rodion “Alagoas Cowboys”

And here’s the label feature including an interview with Jonas aka Telonius:
TracksAndFields.com: Gomma Label Special

27.08.2010

Gomma Dance Tracks Vol. 4 (Compilation)

Fourth installment in the Gomma Dance Tracks Compilation series featuring Gomma’s biggest dancefloor smashers and hit remixes. No fillers! Just approved killers! All tracks have been hammered by DJ all over the world.

Here you get them all together: Gomma remixes by DJ Koze, Prins Thomas, Azari & III, Zombie Nation, Siriusmo and German house legend Ian Pooley. This is hard future disco and funky techno boogie. “Gomma Dance Tracks has the sound of 2011″ … as London’s Mixmag described the Gomma sound recently.

Tracklist:
1. Whomadewho – Keep Me In My Plane (DJ Koze Hudson River Dub)
2. The Phenomenal Handclap Band – You’ll Disappear (Prins Thomas Remix)
3. Rodion – Luna Dark (Oliver Koletzki Remix)
4. The Phenomenal Handclap Band – 15 to 20 (Glimmers Remix)
5. Munk – The Rat Race (Siriusmo Remix Instrumental)
6. Telonius – Hit Me (Ian Pooley Main Mix)
7. Munk – La Musica (Azari & III Remix)
8. Moullinex – Superman (Lorenz Rhode Remix)
9. Telonius – Disco-Tec (Zombie Nation Remix)
10. Tomboy – Flamingo (Trentemöller Remix)

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