Amid a landmark year, renowned DJ, producer and New York City-native Layton Giordani today announced the launch of his label MADMINDS, in partnership with Armada Music. The sonic ethos of MADMINDS is a genre-melding journey, delivering an otherworldly experience that flows seamlessly from music selection and release artwork to live production. The label’s first single is set for release in early September. 

Just as the name suggests, Giordani envisions the label as a home for brilliantly unconventional minds, the kind that are wild, exciting, and unapologetically original. That spirit is at the heart of the label: a place for bold ideas, fearless creativity, and people who embrace out-of-the-box thinking in all the best ways. Giordani is dedicated to supporting up-and-coming artists and releasing music that blurs genre lines, focusing on a distinct vibe that will be instantly recognizable as a MADMINDS release.

Launching the label in New York City was a deliberate choice for Giordani, whose sound was deeply shaped by the city’s scene. "New York City is where I first discovered house and techno at 16 years old,” says Layton Giordani. “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.” 

Fans can expect MADMINDS to deliver an immersive, multi-sensory experience that extends far beyond the music, weaving through striking visuals, live production and more. 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.

"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,” adds Giordani. “It’s time to shake things up for electronic music, rising from the very place that raised me.”