NYC violinist, producer and promoter Kozlow unveils today via his recently minted ANTHR FCKNG PARTY (AFP) label ‘Pleasure Pack Vol. 1,’ the inaugural various-artists compilation.

The bundle collects exclusive tracks from artists at the centre of the AFP ecosystem – Mona Matsuoka, Rachel Winters, Jasa, Tolga, CHASKE, Kristos – and features a fresh new cut from Kozlow himself, titled ‘Bark.’ More than just a label release, ‘Pleasure Pack Vol. 1’ is a document of a living scene – music that has already been pressure-tested on AFP dancefloors in the past and artists who performed at ANTHR FCKNG PARTY events reflect the taste, trust and momentum of this city-bound community that Kozlow created.

Now, he steps further into his role as curator and tastemaker using the compilation format to amplify the artists who power AFP’s events across North America. The release also marks the next strategic stage for the label seeing from now on AFP rolling out compilation volumes on a quarterly basis as an ongoing platform to highlight and lift the people who reflect the brand’s sound. To celebrate the new release and his new track ‘Bark,’ Kozlow will host a launch party at Outer Heaven in New York City on January 10.

“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.” – Kozlow

The ‘Pleasure Pack Vol.1’ VA is available here