Tomo Johannes in der Mühlen aka Tom Tom or DJ Tomo is a German DJ, Producer and recording artist based in New York City and Zagreb.

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Tomo in der Mühlen
Steel Rovinj
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Birth name	Tomo Johannes in der Mühlen
Also known as	Tom Tom, DJ Tomo
Genres	Techno, electronic music, experimental, minimal techno
Occupation(s)	Producer, musician, DJ
Instrument(s)	Modular synth, Ableton Live, Guitar
Website	http://www.idmmusic.com

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Tomo In der Mühlen was born in Braunschweig and lives in New York City and Zagreb.^{[citation needed]} Both of his parents, Johannes Willhelm in der Mühlen and Stana Kovačić in der Mühlen were architects.^[1] He studied at MIOC XV Gymnasium computer science and continued at Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb studying mathematics.^{[citation needed]}

In der Mühlen started as a computer animation designer and coder for the quiz show Kviskoteka hosted by Oliver Mlakar, which aired from 1977 to 1980s on Hrvatska radiotelevizija, and later briefly aired on Nova TV.

In der Mühlen has produced and performed live on productions from New York City, Los Angeles, Japan, Croatia, Italy and Serbia.^{[citation needed]} He worked with Harold Perrineau, Styles P, Masta Ace, Muzz Skillings, Coati Mundi, Buddy Hankerson, Vernon Reid, Rade Šerbedžija, Bashiri Johnson, Ekatarina Velika, muMs da Schemer, Kurtis Blow, Risa Hirako – Lotta Love, Parni Valjak, Dino Merlin, Haustor, Cacadou Look, Josipa Lisac, Pankrti, Plavi orkestar, Alka Vuica, Željko Bebek, Mitar Subotić, Electro Team, Dubrovnik Summer Festival, Karlowy Vary, Bolesna Braća, Nikša Bratoš, Budjenje.^{[citation needed]}

From 1985 to 1990, in der Mühlen was a partner with Vladimir Smolec in the SIM studio, which produced numerous records from a variety of notable Yugoslav artists.^{[citation needed]} From 1987 to 1992, he managed the legendary club and bar at the youth centre Kulušić. bringing ground breaking acts such as the Pixies to perform life. He was part of the NYC scene in the 1990s performing in clubs Brownie's, CBGB, Mercury Lounge, The Pyramid Club, Don Hill's, Roxy NYC, Lion's Den, Downtime, Webster Hall.^{[citation needed]} and touring the United States with the band TOMO.

In 1988, in der Mühlen founded IDM Music^[2] in Düsseldorf, Germany, a music publishing and rights management company which in 1992 relocated to New York City and merged with IC & M managed by Miriam in der Mühlen-Westercappel.^{[citation needed]} IDM music has collaborated with Quentin Tarantino on his movies: Kill Bill Volume 1, Death Proof, Grind House, Inglourious Basterds and Django Unchained.^{[citation needed]} IDM has worked also on: Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, The Sopranos, Goodfellas and commercials for Microsoft, Dolce & Gabbana, Miller Brewing Company.^{[citation needed]}

With IDM Music, in der Mühlen produced music for RTL Television, Vipnet, T-Mobile, Nova TV (Croatia) and Central European Media Enterprises.^{[citation needed]}

He was one of the judges on the first four seasons of the Croatian version of Your Face Sounds Familiar - Tvoje lice zvuči poznato (Croatian season 1), Tvoje lice zvuči poznato (Croatian season 2), Tvoje lice zvuči poznato (Croatian season 3), Tvoje lice zvuči poznato (Croatian season 4).^[3]

Tomo's TV work as an executive music producer includes:

• Croatian version of Your Face Sounds Familiar - Tvoje lice zvuči poznato (Croatian season 1)
• Croatian version of Your Face Sounds Familiar - Tvoje lice zvuči poznato (Croatian season 2)
• Croatian version of Your Face Sounds Familiar - Tvoje lice zvuči poznato (Croatian season 3)
• Croatian version of Your Face Sounds Familiar - Tvoje lice zvuči poznato (Croatian season 4)
• Croatian 2015 and 2016 version of The Voice of Holland
• Croatian 2016 version of Got Talent - Supertalent
• Croatian 2017 version of Got Talent - Supertalent

Tomo's true passion is Techno and electronic music, with regular releases on Beatport he produces tracks on Modular synthesizer systems but at the same time he shares the stage constantly with techno greats like DJ Umek, Fatima Hajji, Fernanda Martins, Christina Varela, Du'ART, Eric Sneo, Insolate, Black Lotus Berlin, Marko Nastic, Sara Landry, Coyu, Hannes Bierger.

His tracks are regularly on the Beatport top 100 Charts.

Tomo performs at festivals like Ultra Europe, SONUS Festival, RESISTANCE Ultra,LMF Las Vegas, LMF Festival, Electric Summer Festival Germany. Season of Sounds (Germany ), TraumHanger ( Munchen ) and legendary clubs like KitKatClub Berlin, Fitz Roy Berlin, Re:mise Berlin.

STEEL Venue in Rovinj is Tomo's new venture since May 18. 2019. Steel is an electronic music club, label, and event company, featuring international techno artists. Tomo is the creative director and Resident DJ at Steel Rovinj.