Layton Giordani stands firmly as one of the most popular tastemakers of techno’s new school, with his pioneering musical vision serving as a contemporary voice for the younger generation. His new release, a two-tracker, comes off the back of his collaboration with HI-LO (Oliver Helden’s techno alias) ‘Rabbit Hole’ that is nearing 3 million streams, and his most recent Drumcode EP ‘Life Moves Fast’, which was an early 2023 highlight. Listen to Phantom here.
The title track is a vibrant dancefloor trip, sometimes feeling more like a widescreen film soundtrack, such is Giordani’s skill for crafting a thrilling dramaturgy, while always having a strong ear for strong, driving rhythms.
“I wanted to evoke the vibe of an exciting city at night and channel that unique energy into Phantom.”
— Layton Giordani
Stepping away from techno, ‘Thrillseeker’ shows a side to the young New Yorker we’ve never seen before. He draws from hip hop, trap and pop, reinforcing his breadth as a producer and talent for sound design.
“Thrillseeker is pretty much the idea behind the name. I wanted to experiment and make something out side of my ordinary sound. Expand my horizon and welcome some new sound and energy in the studio.”
— Layton Giordani
