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)
Mercury: “Man” (Video)
Music: Mercury | Starring: Krassen Krastev | Directed/Edited by //DIY | Cinematography by Dino Berguglia | Trouble Shooting: M. Stanley | Produced by Yuhzimi Ltd. | © 2013
XLR8R features new Mercury video
XLR8R – America’s biggest electronic music magazine likes
the überstylish new Mercury video…
Check on xlr8r.com
Gomma Fengel Show at Villa Stuck Munich, 20.1.13
The Museum of Modern Art “Villa Stuck” in Munich invited us to do a very special Gomma Happening on 20 january 2013. Together with german artists Martin Fengel we will organized an evening full of visual and musical crazyness.
Music live by ESPERANZA and new Gomma artist HOTLINE
DJs Munk & Telonius & Kill The Tills
Visuals by Fengel + Borsche/ Kartsolis.
Mercury – Man EP (Maxi)
Cat#: Gomma 182
Release: 11 January 2013
Gomma Outsider House – the next chapter. A new Mercury double single. 2 tracks only – that don’t need any remix. This causes unlimied euphoria on your dancefloor. High Energy – Funk House de luxe. A raw and rude production like made in a Garage. Mercury are on the roll.
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Gomma Podcast #87: Mel Mercury Podcast
New hot Mercury 2-track EP coming up on Gomma next week. Meanwhile here’s Mel’s new podcast (which has a preview of both tracks).. hot!
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The Barking Dogs – Ebony
Little video made by The Barking Dogs and Tommaso Lipari for “Ebony”.
From the EP “Your High” out on Gomma 16 November 2012.
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