Get ready to dive deep into the world of hypnotic basslines and infectious grooves! EDMTunes is thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with none other than Goom Gum, the dynamic DJ duo who have been setting dancefloors ablaze with their unique blend of house, techno, and a touch of the unexpected. We sat down with these sonic sorcerers to discuss their creative process, their journey through the electronic music scene, and what they have in store for their ever-growing fanbase. Buckle up, because this is one ride you won’t want to miss.
- Your remix of Alphadog’s “It’s Insanity” was the track that really blew up for you guys. How did it come about and how was the experience of watching it catch fire in the scene?
As we noticed a long time ago, tracks that become bangers are created quite easily and you don’t plan for it to become a banger. That was the case with this track. We didn’t place any bets on it and it only took us 3 days to create it. We had no idea that the remix would catch on with so many DJs, including the legendary Tale Of Us. They were playing completely different music at the time, but they would play our remix from set to set. When we got the offer from the label to do the remix, we immediately realized what the remix should be. It had to be something in indie dance style, but we didn’t think it would be something that could be played on festival dancefloors.
- You’ve already developed a signature sound. How would you describe it?
We love the energy of techno style, but the main thing for us in music is melody and positive mood. We want our music to give joy and make us have fun. It’s very difficult to bring major or cheerful notes into melodic techno, but we always try to do it. Many people say that our style is already recognizable because the ideas and melodies of our tracks are very bright. Some of the DJs even said that our tracks are so powerful that after listening to them, any other track will lower the intensity on the dance floor. Stephan Jolk once called our style “happy techno” and we really liked that name. It defines our sound as accurately as possible. We want people to be happy with our techno.
- You have a new single, ‘Devotion’, out now. Tell us about this one.
We have long dreamed of releasing on the legendary Watergate label. We’ve been to the club of the same name in Berlin many times and we liked the format of the club. We also really liked always the releases of this label. The track “Devotion” was created more than 2 years ago and during these 2 years it was supported by many top DJs. But we couldn’t find the right label for it. It seemed to us that this track could perfectly fit the current Watergate sound of today.
- You’ve collaborated with Argy and done remixes for Anyma and Armin van Buuren. Who are other artists you’d like to collaborate with?
The next artist we are preparing a collaboration with in 2025 is trance music legend Paul Oakenfold. It’s fantastic to be able to do something with legends. We’ve already worked with iconic names like Pete Tong, Depeche Mode and even Brigitte Bardot, and every time you can hardly believe what’s happening. We are happy that we have reached such a level that we have the opportunity to create something together with legendary personalities. Now we are in talks with a few more musicians about collaborations. But we don’t want to reveal all the secrets yet. Believe me, we will not leave our fans without surprises.
- What can we expect from Goom Gum in 2025?
For 2025, our goal is to have at least one release per month. We have accumulated enough interesting tracks and remixes that are waiting to be released. Some of them have been successfully working at our shows for 2-3 years already. In general 90% of our set usually consists of our tracks, and for the sound to stay current these tracks should be released. In the meantime, we are waiting for everyone at our shows, so you can listen to these tracks first, without waiting for their releases.
