Gooom Disques, or Gooom, was an

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based in

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. Gooom was founded by

Jean-Philippe Talaga Jean-Philippe may refer to: *Jean-Philippe (film), ''Jean-Philippe'' (film) *Jean-Philippe (given name) See also

* Jean Philippe (1930–2022), French singer * Jean Philip (1912–1983), French racing cyclist {{Disambig ...

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after interviewing the British

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act

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for his

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and both parties agreeing to release music. As a result, the first release on the label was a split EP by Stereolab and Fugu. The label gained exposure outside France with the popularity of the artist M83. Since 2005 the label is dormant.

Artists

* Abstrackt Keal Agram * Anne Laplantine *

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* Cyann & Ben * Gel: Dorine-Muraille * KG * Kids Indestructible * M83 * Mils * Montag * Purple Confusion

References

External links

* * {{Authority control French record labels Electronic music record labels Record labels established in 1997