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)
ARCHIVE
21.01.2015
The Munkyboy is a freak if it comes to collecting vinyl.
Besides his love for Disco and electronic music he has been buying rare Jazz records since he was 15. Psychedelic Jazz, Hard Bob, Jazz – Rock, Fusion. If you see his home you’ll find an ill combination of crazy, unknown music.
So finally he started a series of mixtapes – including only music from the 50ies to 70ies. From funky brasil jams to rare Soul Jazz and some more experimental stuff. Part 1 is here. Have a good trip!
Tracklist:
1. Jonny Hammond – Can`t We Smile
2. Luiz Melodia – O Morro Nao Em Gana
3. Fred Wesley – Four Play
4. Karl Hector – Jabore
5. Mark Moulin – In My Room
6. Benny Maupin – Water Torrture
7. Mike Longo – Matrix
8. Cacnao No.21
9. Marilia Barbosa – Manifesto
10. Lafayette Afro Rock Band – Darkest Light
11. Karl Hector – Samai Thaqil
12. Herbie Hanckock – Toys
14.01.2015
Our sublabel Toy Tonics has been choosen by BEATPORT as one of the “Labels to watch in 2015 – A visionary imprint that will rise to prominence in the coming year.”
Thanks Beatport!
12.01.2015
All over the world press & blogs are writing nice things about the new MUNK album Chanson 3000.
They call him the Underground-Moroder, the Wes Anderson of Club Music, the Pharell Williams of Munich, the Quentin Tarantino of Clubland, the German James Murphy.
Here are some interesting articles from LODOWN MAG, DIE WELT, DJ MAG (Page2 and Spanish DJ Mag), GQ, MUSIKEXPRESS, GROOVE MAGAZINE, FADER, NME …
07.01.2015
Long time Gomma friend and LA based artist Nils Kock takes us into his zone with this eclectic mix.
Made for GLCO in Venice Beach this recording sets up an unexpected tone and delivers a trippy taste of the west. Stay tuned for Nils’ upcoming projects.
Tracklist:
1- Patrick Cowley – Nightcrawler
2- Enigma – IV Chapter
3- Erik Wøllo – Little Dream in Turquoise
4- Donato Dozzy & Claudio Fabrianesi – infecta atmosphere
5- Brian Eno – Stars
6- 808 States – In Yolk
7- Space Dimension Controller – 2257 AD
8- Pas de Deux – Cardiocleptomanie
9- Link – Winna
10- D.Richmond – Confunction
11- Dexter- Saybe Mo, Naybe Mo
12- Nightmare on Wax – Tapestry
13- Dixie Cups – Iko by Iko (dub + voc edit)
14- Da Mongoloids – Spark Da Meth (Bangin Like A Benzi Mix)
15- In Flagranti – In The Silver White Box
16- Thomas Bangalter – On Da Rocks
17- Kuniyuki – Shout
18- Vril – V5
19- Bubble Club – Violet Morning (Dr. Dunks Mix)
20 – Balil – Parasight
21- Leftfield – Not Forgotten (Hard Hands Mix)
22- JK edit – In the Zoo
23- KZA – Fallin’
24- Zacky Force Funk – Bombs
