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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30.09.2009

The Phenomenal Handclap Band “You’ll Disappear” LIVE (Video)

The Phenomenal Handclap Band performing “You’ll Disappear” live at The Rivington Lounge in New York City. They will be on tour in Europe in November and December! The single “You’ll Disappear” has been released 18 September on Gomma including remixes by Prins Thomas, Munk, Ilya Santana, and Horse Meat Disco.

28.09.2009

Podcast #11: Munk Fall ’09 DJ-Mix


Mathias Modica ….our man from MUNK comes up with his new DJ Mix for the autumn season.

Currently he is living in Marseille, but recording the new MUNK album in Rome.This new 70 minutes indie disco mixtape includes lots of unreleased music.. like the MUNK remix of The Phenomenal Handclap Band – which currently getting a quite big blog buzz.
Also you can hear upcoming stuff by Breakbot, the new Still Going remix of Crazy P, Tensnake and others….ahh yeah: and the new CUT COPY remix of Munk’s BACKDOWN is there too… (which has just been released on Gomma Dance Tracks, check out the single.)

Listen & Download:
Munk Fall’ 09 DJ Mix

25.09.2009

Munk – Back Down (12″)

Release: 28 September 2009
Cat#: Gomma DT 004

Here comes the new MUNK REMIX single.
“Back Down”—– including a remix by CUT COPY. Maybe the best remix they ever did. An cosmic piano house anthem. (Comes out in 2 different versions).
Besides there is a CHICAGO house interpretation by German newcomer MIGUMATIX and an remix by Italian L.U.C.A. Check this track! L.U.C.A. are two friends from Rome. Cecile and Francisco do finest Italian psychedelic horrormovie disco. It’s gonna be big…

Tracklist:
A1) Cut Copy Remix
A2) Cut Copy Jackmaster Remix
B1) L.U.C.A. Remix
B2) Migumatix Remix

Buy vinyl / download at:
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24.09.2009

MUNK “Back Down” Cut Copy Jackmaster Remix (Video)

Hey friends, 25 September will be the release of some new MUNK Remixes. MIGUMATIX from Munich, L.U.C.A. from Rome and CUT COPY from Australia did some really really cool remixes of “Back Down”, a song from the Cloudbuster album.

Here’s a little appetizer: a friend did this little video for the Cut Copy remix!
Single is out on Gomma on 25 September 2009.

18.09.2009

The Phenomenal Handclap Band –
You’ll Disappear (EP)

Release: 18 September 2009
Cat#: Gomma 135

They are great….and everybody seem to looove them already. The new band from New York on Gomma. The PHENOMENAL HANDCLAP BAND play psychedelic funk and they are making waves all around. Everybody is getting mad about them since the first recordings were circulating the world’s web. Even London’s NME chose them as one of their favorite bands for this year.
The band consists of 8 members, all part of new York alternative funk and indie rock scene. Besides there are many guest on the debut album: JON SPENCER from the BLUES EXPLOSION and members of TV ON THE RADIO and AMY WINEHOUSE’s backing band.

Album out in October. The single: “You’ll Disappear”, includes remixes by Prins Thomas, Gomma’s own Munk, Ilya Santana and Horse Meat Disco.

Currently the band is touring in UK: if you have a chance check them out. Its more than a concert..it’s a sacral funk ceremony.

Tracklist:
1) Album Version
2) Prins Thomas Diskomiks
3) Munk Remix
4) Ilya Santana Remix
5) Horse Meat Disco Remix

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14.09.2009

The Phenomenal Handclap Band –
“You’ll Disappear” (Video)

Yes, it’s finally coming out. On Gomma. The debut album of the infamous Phenomenal Handclap Band.
New York’s so much talked about Psychedelic funk weirdos. So much rumours..so much talk….yes… Jon Spencer is on the album…some members of TV ON THE RADIO and some other guys have contributed to the album. Welcome on Gomma board…
…album out in October…

Here’s the first video, directed by Moh Azima. The first single You’ll Disappear will be out this Friday with remixes by Prins Thomas, Munk, Ilya Santana and Horsemeat Disco!

The album is available for pre-order on Amazon.de and Amazon.fr.

11.09.2009

The KDMS – Never Stop Believing (12″)

Release: 11 September 2009
Cat#: Gomma DT 003

The next single on Gomma Dance Tracks. And a new band on the label:
The KDMS. London’s Soul Diva KATHY DIAMOND and 20 year old disco honcho MAXIMILIAN SKIBA from Warsaw have joined forces and started this new band.
This first single features a remix by New York City’s legendary Disco DJ NICKY SIANO. Formerly DJ partner of LARRY LEVAN and resident at clubs such as Studio 54 and Paradise Garage. Future classic! Plus the Munk club edit and the banging Jaguar Remix by NICKY SIANO and TELONIUS.

    “Full Support! 10/10″ Aeroplane
    “Very funky!” Laurent Garnier
    “Took my artist name from one of Sianos tracks and this is a reminder why he is a hero of mine!” Tiger Stripes

Tracklist:
A) Nicky Siano Remix
B1) Munk Club Edit
B2) Jaguar Remix by Nicky Siano & Telonius

Buy vinyl / download at:
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