Layton Giordani launches MADMINDS label with Armada
August 28, 2025
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Layton Giordani MADMINDS label logo. Credits : Armada
New York-born DJ and producer Layton Giordani has announced the launch of MADMINDS, a new label created in partnership with Armada Music. Positioned as a home for unconventional ideas and bold creativity, the imprint will explore a genre-fluid approach that extends beyond music into artwork, visuals, and live experiences.
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It’s time to shake things up for electronic music, rising from the very place that raised me.
Layton Giordani
Giordani envisions MADMINDS as a platform for emerging and established artists who push boundaries, offering releases that carry a distinct sonic and visual identity. Each release will feature bold, visual-first artwork, inviting listeners to enter a unique world crafted by each track and letting the sound speak entirely for itself.
Designed to challenge the brain, the label’s creative output will ignite curiosity at every turn, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the imaginative realm that MADMINDS brings to life.
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New York City is where I first discovered house and techno at 16 years old, I was entrenched in the culture very early on in my career and had the honor of watching the genre’s pioneers shape the music we now love. My first residencies were here, from Pacha NYC to Output Brooklyn, and the city undoubtedly influenced me in every way.
Layton Giordani
The choice to root the label in New York reflects Giordani’s personal journey, shaped by early residencies at clubs like Pacha NYC and Output Brooklyn. “The city influenced me in every way,” he explains, framing MADMINDS as both a tribute to his origins and a statement of intent for the future.
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Teaming up with Armada Music to create MADMINDS at this moment felt very natural and in sync with where I’m at in my career. It feels like the right time to give back and share my story with the world, with a renewed vision and collaborative focus.
Layton Giordani
The first single from MADMINDS will arrive in early September, marking the start of a venture that blends underground ethos with global ambition.
