Kozlow Gets Playful with Country-Tinged House Track "Cowboy Killers"

Following his underground house debut "Untitled" on his ANTHR FCKNG PARTY label, Brooklyn-based producer and classically trained violinist Kozlow is already back with "Cowboy Killers," a playful sonic departure that drops October 3. Where his inaugural release honored the raw fundamentals of tech-house, this second offering takes a more adventurous route—fusing funky basslines and four-on-the-floor energy with twangy guitar licks, cheeky vocals, and even the unlikely addition of an actual crow. The cinematic house cut proves Kozlow's creative vision extends far beyond traditional underground sounds.

The inspiration struck during an unexpected source: Stagecoach Festival, where Kozlow found himself captivated by country and western aesthetics. "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," he reveals. The track came full circle during a backyard production session in Venice, California, where an unusually vocal crow living in his friend's yard became an organic part of the recording. "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."

With his monthly NYC residencies at Outer Heaven and Gospel, where he seamlessly blends live violin performances with left-field house selections, Kozlow continues to carve out a distinctive niche in the underground scene. His unconventional background—having performed alongside Carl Cox, Green Velvet, and Alesso, while also collaborating with hip-hop heavyweights like Scott Storch, FunkFlex, and Burna Boy—gives him a unique perspective on genre-blending that "Cowboy Killers" perfectly exemplifies. As with all AFP releases, the visual identity remains integral to the art, with cover artwork and party posters created by NYC film photographer Abi Polinsky, who serves as creative director for the label.

Listen to "Cowboy Killers":