A New Yorker through and through, Layton Giordani took full advantage of the bustling nightlife the city has to offer. As a teenager, Layton DJ’ed at Pacha NYC at its occasional teen nights, putting him in a prime spot to hone his craft and network with other techno lovers. This is the place where he would go on to meet Drumcode owner and techno heavyweight, Adam Beyer. During their first encounter, Layton gave Adam his USB filled with original music - six months later Adam played one of his tracks at Awakenings Festival, jump starting his career.

This became a frequent practice for the young artist. Confident in his production skills after years of acquiring knowledge from musical greats, he would never hesitate to share his music with whoever he could. Having landed a residency at the prestigious Output, a former Brooklyn hotspot, he was once again in the right place at the right time. The tactic of sharing a USB filled with his music led to one of his first releases on Carl Cox’s label Intec.

Layton’s talent and intuition quickly earned him the respect of many in the techno scene, but it was Adam Beyer who took him under his wing. Under his mentorship, Layton began moving up the ranks in the upper echelon of techno. Now with the backing of Drumcode, the New Yorker’s sound is consistently keeping listeners’ on their toes. Though still rooted in techno, his more recent compositions have shown us his impressive production stylings brimming with ethereal melodies, city soundscapes, and acidic rhythms.

The 28-year-old has achieved more in a matter of years than most artists will in a lifetime, proving that tenacity, a thirst for knowledge, and a touch of good timing can lead to success. With still so much ahead of him, it’s evident that Layton Giordani has already set himself apart as one of the techno industry’s new school luminaries.

United States

dark techno

nyc club

Layton Giordani

minimal techno

Ilario Alicante

Crossbow

Electric Zoo Festival is an annual electronic music event held over Labor Day weekend at Randall's Island in New York City since 2009. Renowned for featuring top-tier EDM artists, the festival is distinguished by its elaborate stage designs, light shows, and themed environments, offering attendees a vibrant and immersive musical experience.

Electric Zoo

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Ilario Alicante, Layton Giordani - Ezoo Afters

Sweden

raw techno

schranz

swedish electronic

swedish techno

techno

Adam Beyer

Spain

spanish techno

Anna Tur

CAAL

Israel

deep disco house

israeli techno

microhouse

minimal tech house

organic electronic

organic house

Guy Gerber

Italy

italian tech house

Luca Donzelli

house

latin tech house

melodic techno

Maceo Plex

italian techno

Marco Faraone

deep house

detroit house

detroit techno

Seth Troxler

United Kingdom

classic dubstep

future garage

uk bass

Skream

Amnesia Ibiza

Amnesia Opening Party 2023

brazilian techno

electra

ANNA

Netherlands

deep minimal techno

Bart Skils

Denmark

danish electronic

danish techno

deep euro house

Kölsch

Germany

swiss techno

Lilly Palmer

Ireland

irish electronic

Rebūke

Drumcode Amnesia

german techno

Pan-Pot

Gashouder

Awakenings Adam Beyer Presents Drumcode ADE - Gashouder

Belgium

acid techno

belgian techno

Amelie Lens

Andres Campo

drum and bass

jungle

uk dnb

Andy C

France

french techno

minimal dub

Anetha

Anfisa Letyago

Türkiye

Carlita

Clara Cuvé

float house

jazz house

Dan Shake

Dax J

Eats Everything

FJAAK

Australia

industrial techno

I Hate Models

Indira Paganotto

Kobosil

hard techno

Klangkuenstler

Kevin de Vries

Juliet Fox

tech house

Michael Bibi

Brazil

Mochakk

Paco Osuna

Patrick Mason

Regal

Reinier Zonneveld

Sara Landry

Palestine

arab electronic

palestinian alternative

Sama’ Abdulhadi

acid house

canadian electronic

Richie Hawtin

brazilian edm

Vintage Culture

Monegros Desert

Monegros Desert Festival

999999999

Tunisia

Cera Khin

Deborah de Luca

Space 92

Joris Voorn

Mind Against

Ukraine

Miss Monique

Ellen Allien

Hadone

François X

Joseph Capriati

Enrico Sangiuliano

Joyhauser

8Kays

Argy

CamelPhat

Giorgia Angiuli

Grace Dahl

MARRØN

Rødhåd

Perc

Helena Hauff

Speedy J

Airrica

Fleur Shore

Franky Rizardo

Michel De Hey

DJ Gigola

DJ HEARTSTRING

Partiboi69

Remy Unger

Secret Cinema

Russia

Nina Kraviz

Switzerland

Adriatique

Alan Fitzpatrick

Stephan Bodzin

Tale of Us

Len Faki

Marcel Dettman

Farrago

Fatima Hajji

Adiel

Benin

AMÉMÉ

Chloé Caillet

Chris Stussy

HoneyLuv

Hot Since 82

Barry Can't Swim

New Zealand

Chaos In The CBD

Honey Dijon

Sally C

Gene On Earth

tINI

 is one of the world's most prestigious techno music festivals, held annually near Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Since its inception in 1997, the festival has grown tremendously in popularity and scale, drawing techno enthusiasts from across the globe.

The festival occurs over two days and is typically held during the last weekend of June. The event takes place in Hilvarenbeek, a scenic area nestled between Haarlem and Amsterdam, providing a picturesque backdrop for festival-lovers.

Awakenings Festival is not just about music; it's a comprehensive sensory experience. The festival grounds boast impressive stage designs, which are a hallmark of the event. Each stage is meticulously crafted to create immersive environments with state-of-the-art sound systems and spectacular light shows. This attention to detail ensures an unparalleled audio-visual experience that captivates the audience.

The lineup at Awakenings consistently features a blend of established techno titans and emerging talents, maintaining its reputation as a platform that promotes the full spectrum of techno music.

Apart from the main summer event, Awakenings also organizes several indoor events and special one-offs throughout the year, further cementing its status as a key player in the global techno scene.

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