Violinist, producer, and ANTHR FCKNG PARTY (AFP) founder Kozlow returns with his second single, “Cowboy Killers,” following the underground buzz of his debut “Untitled.” Known for merging indie-house rhythms with live instrumentation and an offbeat sense of storytelling, Kozlow delivers a playful, cinematic twist on house music in this latest release.
Born from a post-Stagecoach Festival spark and finished in a Venice, CA backyard, “Cowboy Killers” captures Kozlow’s signature blend of spontaneity and texture. Twangy guitars meet funky basslines, four-on-the-floor percussion, and cheeky vocal snippets — all punctuated by the unexpected cameo of a crow that quite literally landed on the session.
“Cowboy Killers came together after I got back from Stagecoach Music Festival a few years ago. I had the greatest time at the festival and left wondering how I could fuse country / western themes with modern indie dance production. I was working on my laptop in my buddy’s backyard in Venice, CA, and this crow, who appears to live in my buddy’s backyard, was being pretty vocal with his thoughts on the record, and suddenly these three elements made perfect sense to me – the bird, the guitar, the groove. And of course, a silly vocal to bring the whole thing home.” – Kozlow
As with all AFP releases, the visuals are integral to the experience. NYC film photographer Abi Polinsky, who serves as the label’s creative director, designed the artwork and accompanying poster campaign — reinforcing AFP’s commitment to fusing music, imagery, and culture.
About Kozlow
A classically trained violinist turned underground tastemaker, Kozlow has performed alongside Carl Cox, Green Velvet, Cedric Gervais, and Alesso, and supported Carlita, DJ Tennis, LP Giobbi, Diplo, John Summit, and SG Lewis. His studio collaborations span icons like Scott Storch, FunkFlex, King Von, and Burna Boy. In New York, Kozlow holds monthly residencies at Outer Heaven and Gospel, where he blends live violin performances with forward-thinking house sets.
About ANTHR FCKNG PARTY (AFP)
Founded as a no-phones, no-lineup underground party in NYC, AFP has evolved into a movement — uniting community, chaos, and creativity under one banner. What began as a DIY night now draws thousands across the U.S., expanding into a full-fledged label where art direction and sound design coexist under Kozlow’s leadership.
Upcoming Kozlow Dates
Oct 04 – Marquee w/ Fisher – New York, NY
Oct 05 – AFP x Gost Town – Venice AfterBurn – Los Angeles, CA
Nov 01 – ANTHR FCKNG HLWN PARTY – White Lodge, NYC
Nov 08 – Outer Heaven – New York, NY
