Grant Kozlow Gardner is a Brooklyn-based DJ, producer, electronic violinist, and founder of ANTHR FCKNG PARTY. He studied violin at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and has performed alongside Carl Cox, Green Velvet, Cedric Gervais, and Alesso and has DJ’d as direct support for Carlita, DJ Tennis, LP Giobbi, Diplo, John Summit, and SG Lewis. His production work includes collaborations with Scott Storch, FunkFlex, King Von, and Burna Boy. Kozlow currently holds monthly DJ residencies at Outer Heaven and Gospel, where he plays a fusion of Indie House records, often incorporating live violin performances.
Classically trained violinist turned tastemaker and underground party architect from New York City, Kozlow has built an unconventional career that stretches from performing alongside Carl Cox at Burning Man to playing violin while skiing with Lindsey Vonn and Hugh Jackman, to working at the legendary Electric Lady Studios. His cult-favorite NYC series ANTHR FCKNG PARTY (AFP) has hosted over 10,000 attendees in 2025, becoming one of the city’s most talked-about experiences with its no-lineup, no-phones policy that draws major artists and insiders while staying rooted in community and raw energy.
Now, Kozlow steps into the spotlight as head of ANTHR FCKNG PARTY record label with its first official release – “Untitled.” The debut single is a soothing tech-house cooler that rides on a rolling bassline, punchy kicks, and organic textures layered with the vocal riff “hit it.” Built for late-night floors and stylish lounge sets alike, “Untitled” reflects Kozlow‘s instinct for blending stripped-back authenticity with modern underground energy.
“Born from parties, ANTHR FCKNG PARTY champions the raw energy and creative freedom that define real music. Our debut release, ‘Untitled,’ is a hypnotic tech-house cooler that blends modern sensibility with a driving authenticity. It’s a reflection that honors the basics of House, and it serves as an ode to an era of raw, classic sounds in the dance scene. The core of dance music is community and authenticity, and our goal is to spotlight impactful artists and experiences,” says Kozlow.
“Since its inception, AFP has been held at iconic venues and DIY locations across NYC. The party grew organically, stemming from a real desire to have fun. Great DJs in great spaces – AFP is where music and energy come to life. That’s the ethos of this thing. We didn’t start out intending to run a monthly pop-up party and record label, but along the way, we discovered that we’d accidentally made something special – something that continues to resonate with our guests. To us, AFP has become a bastion of culture through experience, and we’re looking now to create a platform for underground music to thrive. Ultimately, AFP seeks to bring light to the underground: to prop up the next generation of artists and dance music while always keeping the fundamentals of whatever it is that makes a really good fckng party.”
Building on this momentum, ANTHR FCKNG PARTY events are scheduled for this fall in Aspen, Los Angeles, Miami, Montreal, and New York City, proving the party isn’t just alive – it’s evolving into a multi-faceted cultural movement.
