In partnership with Armada Music.
Photo credit: Layton Giordani – Official
Layton Giordani has announced the launch of his new imprint, MADMINDS, a label shaped by his New York City roots and formed in collaboration with Armada Music. The first release is set to drop in early September 2025.
The concept behind MADMINDS is anchored in creative freedom and boundary-breaking expression. The label promises a genre-blending output and a multi-sensory experience that merges sound, artwork, and live performance. Each release will carry a strong visual identity, aiming to create a fully immersive world for listeners.
“New York City is where I first discovered house and techno at 16 years old,” says 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.”
Giordani says MADMINDS will feature bold, unconventional artists with a distinctive yet genre-fluid sound. Based in NYC, the label honors the city’s underground roots while advancing new electronic music directions.
“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,” he adds. “It’s time to shake things up for electronic music, rising from the very place that raised me.”
For the latest updates, follow MADMINDS on Instagram.
