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

25.06.2010

Le Le – Number One Girl (Maxi)

Release: 25 June 2010
Cat#: Gomma 146

Le Le – the phenomenal Technosoul Trio from Amsterdam – come finally up with the first new single from the new album “Le Classics” on Gomma. After Disco Monster and Breakfast – the two tunes that created buzz around the band of super illustrator Parra, Serge Fabergé and Rimer London – here comes Number One Girl.

Superglamourous Electrofunk inna 90ies style. And while the older Le Le singles were already loved and played by DJs such as Mehdi, A Trak and man others – this tune will probably get even more fans! Old school Disco, New House and funky techno dancefloor DJs will like this for sure. It comes up with remixes by Anthony Mansfield, Headman from Berlin and new Italian genius kid Alan1 from Rome.

Supported by Dimitri From Paris, Cassian, Larry Tee, James Friedman, Lorenz Rhode, Headman, Pete Herbert, Bottin, Matt Walsh, Jack Tennis, Malente, Acid Washed, Shir Khan, Tronik Youth, Danny Ashenden, Bottin, …

Dimitri from Paris: “I dig the Headman mixes and will deffo try those out”
James Friedman: “I’m really digging the OG, the Headman Dub and the Alan1 mix… will play for sure”
Pete Herbert: “Loving the remixes here, the mansfield and headman especially, ”
Tronik Youth: “Love it, especially Headman dub”
Bottin: “Alan1 mix bring us from here to eternity”
Cassian: “Really vibing on the single, great remixes too! Can’t wait to listen to these in the club.”

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30.04.2010

Le Le – Le Classics (CD)

Release: 30 April 2010
Cat#: Gomma 140 CD

We proudly present: the new Le Le album! Lo-fi techno funk and fucked up house from Amsterdam. Le Le is a dutch All Star band. Featuring superillustrator and musician Parra, Serge Fabergé from the rap-electro crew DJVT, and Rimer London who has been part of the Electro Duo Comtron.

Together they are Le Le and combine graphic art with dirty electronic funk…inspired by Nu-Wave Disco, Italo, 90ies Pop clichés and 60s Glamour magazines..with a big pop appeal and a good sense of irony. Using a new language: a combination of English, Dutch, German, French and fantasy words.

The album includes the two pre–album singles Disco Monster and Breakfast. Both songs have been getting heavy talks on the blogs and full-on DJ support from DJ Mehdi, Headman, Erol and others.

Inspired by Nu-Wave Disco, Italo Disco, Pop clichés and 60s Glamour magazines: Le Le is a unique force. The music, the vocals, the sense of humour, the ironic take on current mainstream glam pop, the art background and their attitude. A straightforward progression for the current disco/house movement.

Le Classics is available on CD and as a limited edition 5-track album sampler (including special Parra poster).

Tracklist:
1) Number One Girl
2) Disco Monster
3) Skinny Jeans
4) International Pants
5) Sachen
6) Captive de ton chiffre
7) Jean Pierre Le Douche
8) Ich Clack Dich
9) Breakfast
10) Douchebag Status

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27.04.2010

Podcast #21: Le Le – Le Radioshow

After already releasing the vinyl sampler last week, this week will see the release of Le Classics, the album of Le Le. Much talked about Dutch electro funk and techno soul band of super illustrator Parra, Serge Fabergé (who is also in the Dutch rap-electro crew DJVT) and Rimer London (who has been part of the Electro Duo Comtron).

The pre-released tunes already got support by DJ Mehdi, A-Trak and many others. You can hear some of them in this nice one hour radio show the guys made for us — and for you! Have fun—because it IS fun!

…and check the album on Friday this week.

Listen & Download:
Podcast #21: Le Le – Le Radioshow   [ALT]

23.04.2010

Le Le – Le Classics Album Sampler (12″)

Release: 23 April 2010
Cat#: Gomma 142

Inspired by Nu-Wave Disco, Italo Disco, Pop clichés and 60s Glamour magazines: Dutch band Le Le is a unique force. Made up of Parra, graphic talent par excellence, Serge Fabergé (who is also in the Dutch rap-electro crew DJVT) and Rimer London (who has been part of the Electro Duo Comtron).

Their album Le Classics is a collection of weird electro funk songs. Rough and lofi pop techno and fucked up house.…introducing the new art of “Espernatology”: a crazy combination of different languages and fantasy words. The 10-track album will be released next week, meanwhile we’re already putting out a limited 5-track album sampler (including special Parra poster) on 12” vinyl. Get it now!

Erol Alkan: “Yeah, I like this !!”
Larry Tee: “Disco Monster is just that! A disco monster…”

Tracklist:
A1) Number One Girl
A2) Disco Monster
A3) Captive de ton chiffre
B1) Breakfast
B2) Skinny Jeans

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29.03.2010

Le Le – Disco Monster / Breakfast Remixes (Maxi)

Release: 26 March 2010
Cat#: Gomma 141

It has been a rumor on blogs for a some time …but now it’s sure. Le Le will release their album Le Classics on Gomma in May. The band of Serge Fabergé, Rimer London and sooperdooper illustrator Piet Parra finally decided to do release a collection of their songs on Gomma.

A few tracks had been on blogs and caused a big buzz. And in fact: Their dirty techno funk & proto house is fun. Inspired by 90ies Eurotrash, Italo, The French Riviera, Pop clichés and using a unique combination of English, Dutch, German, French and fantasy words.

For now we release two pre–album singles: Disco Monster and Breakfast. Both songs have been getting big talks on the blogs and DJ support from DJ such as Mehdi, Headman, Erol Alkan, Aeroplane… also the remixes are bombs. Check them out.. Azari & III, Mercury, Seymour Bits, Kill The Noise.

We’re giving away a free download of the Breakfast track… available only for subscribers of our newsletter, so sign up now!

  “Yeah, I like this !!” Erol Alkan
  “Disco Monster is just that! A disco monster…” Larry Tee
  “Seymour Bits Mix and Azari & III are cool!” Stephen / Aeroplane
  “Awesome, i’m loving the Mercury remix of Breakfast!” Shit Robot (DFA)

Tracklist:
1) Disco Monster
2) Disco Monster (Azari & III Remix)
3) Disco Monster (Seymour Bits Remix)
4) Disco Monster (Mercury Remix)
5) Breakfast
6) Breakfast (Mercury Remix)
7) Breakfast (Kill The Noise Remix)

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19.03.2010

Le Le “Disco Monster” (Video)

Yo! Here comes another appetizer for the upcoming album of Le Le – the band of Parra, Serge Fabergé and Rimer London from Amsterdam. Disco Monster is part of the album Le Classics and will be released on Gomma soon. The single will be out next week with remixes by Azari & III, Seymour Bits, Mercury etc.

04.03.2010

Le Le is coming..

Yoyoyo…the Le Le CD and vinyl test pressings have arrived at Gomma headquarters…soooo fat. Gomma is happy! Le Le is the band of Parra (one of our favorite illustrators), Serge Fabergé and Rimer London. The three guys will release their album Le Classics on 30 April…the 5 track album samplers including the new single Number One Girl comes out a week before.

Check the video for the single Breakfast with amazing Parra animations.. out on Gomma end of March with remixes by Mercury and Kill The Noise — on a split with the new single Disco Monster.

18.02.2010

Le Le album coming soon..

Get ready…
The album of Parra’s band Le Le out on Gomma on 30 April 2010!