For COZ, DJing is more than a creative outlet — it’s a moment of complete presence. It’s about locking into the mix, taking risks, and riding that line between control and spontaneity. Whether it's warming up a dancefloor or curating a soundtrack for the everyday, COS brings a deep focus and intentionality to every set.

Raised in Raglan, COZ was immersed in dub and reggae from an early age, while also absorbing the sounds of acid jazz (Brooklyn Funk Essentials), punk (Ian Dury, Sleaford Mods), and lo-fi textures. These influences continue to shape his genre-fluid style — spanning deep house, deep tech, minimal, Ro minimal, indie dance, dub, and punk-inflected grooves.

A pivotal moment in his journey came at AUM Festival 23/24, where his set on the Kanuka Stage marked the point everything fell into place — a realization of connection, passion, and purpose behind the decks.

Inspired by artists like  Out of Sorts, Finn Jackson, and events by LO-FI , COS leans into music that’s rich in groove and subtle energy. His mixes are often built for versatility — just as fitting for home listening or a drive as they are for late-night dancefloors. A typical COS set might open with vocal-led selections, transition into hypnotic, driving rhythms, and return to something soulful to close — always evolving, always intentional.

COZ is a selector with range, taste, and a growing presence in Aotearoa’s underground scene — driven by instinct, shaped by sound, and fuelled by the risk and reward of the mix.

COZ. LO-FI Presents EXPLORATIONS 49

YOUth – opening DJ set at the annual concept event TheRoom Live in Riga (2025).

YOUth – opening DJ set @ TheRoom Live, Riga (25-Apr 2025)

Tom O b2b coz | Arvo session @ THE HUT

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Subit & Priest - Estetica Intunericului

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