NYC-based violinist, producer, and promoter Kozlow officially unveils Pleasure Pack Vol. 1 today via his newly launched label ANTHR FCKNG PARTY (AFP). Arriving January 9, the inaugural various-artists compilation brings together exclusive tracks from artists at the core of the AFP ecosystem, including Mona Matsuoka, Rachel Winters, Jasa, Tolga, CHASKE, and Kristos, alongside a brand-new contribution from Kozlow himself titled “Bark.”
More than a traditional label release, Pleasure Pack Vol. 1 serves as a document of a living, breathing scene. Each track reflects music that has already been pressure-tested on AFP dancefloors, performed by artists who have helped shape the identity of ANTHR FCKNG PARTY events across New York City and beyond. The compilation captures the shared taste, trust, and momentum of a community built in real rooms, not algorithms, and highlights the artists actively driving nightlife culture forward.
With this release, Kozlow further steps into his role as curator and tastemaker, using the compilation format to elevate the DJs and producers powering AFP’s growing presence across North America. Pleasure Pack Vol. 1 also marks a strategic evolution for the label, with AFP set to roll out new compilation volumes on a quarterly basis, creating an ongoing platform dedicated to spotlighting artists who define the brand’s sound and ethos.
To celebrate both the release of Pleasure Pack Vol. 1 and his new track “Bark,” Kozlow will host an official launch party at Outer Heaven in New York City on January 10.
Reflecting on the project, Kozlow shares:
“I started the Pleasure Pack VA series to show what we’ve actually been building in real life, not just online. It’s about the crew. All the artists featured are working DJs who are in the rooms, playing our parties, moving dancefloors, and DJing all over the city on any given night. This is the music we’re playing and listening to right now in NYC. It’s about shared taste, trust, and tracks that have already been pressure-tested at our parties. The Pleasure Pack name and the condom artwork reflect how we think about releases. They should be functional, meant to be used, and ideally not disappointing. The series will keep popping up throughout the year as a way to spotlight the artists who feel central to where AFP is headed.”
With Pleasure Pack Vol. 1, ANTHR FCKNG PARTY officially plants its flag as more than an event series or label—it’s a city-rooted movement built from the dancefloor up.