Door 84 presents: ANZ (UK)

Door 84 presents: ANZ (UK)

supports by Scalymoth & Baby Paws

Anz is a DJ and Producer based in Manchester, renowned for her genre-spanning

productions and mixes. She unearths the links between Electro, UK Garage, Jungle and

more, underpinning a versatile take on contemporary UK club music that is as bright as

it is unpredictable.

In the summer of 2017, Anz’ self-titled debut EP was championed by fellow UK club

figures for its playful high energy sound. Anz refined this formula for her second EP

‘Invitation 2 Dance’ (2 B Real, 2019). Distinguished by her unique style and an

unparalleled danceability, Invitation 2 Dance garnered fans across the board.

Amongst compilation contributions for the likes of Discwoman and remixes for

Houndstooth and XL Recordings, in 2020 Anz joined UK stalwarts Hessle Audio for her

third full EP. Three tracks of dark hoovers, wiggling basslines and sharp vocal cuts, Loos

In Twos (NRG) was a ruffneck ode to the club, working its way into countless DJ sets

and end of year lists.

Since then, Anz has been busier than ever. A salvo of standout mixes and her acclaimed

NTS Radio residency saw Anz scoop DJ Mag's 2020 ‘Breakthrough DJ’ award, and an

invitation to join BBC Radio 1’s Dance Residency line-up in March 2021 soon followed.

Taking on monthly shows with two of the UK’s most respected broadcasters, Anz has

cemented her position as one of the UK’s most hard working young selectors.

But, as a producer, nowhere is Anz’ prolific work-rate better demonstrated than her

annual ‘dubs’ mixes. Now approaching it’s 6th year, each edition is comprised entirely

of original productions and runs the gamut of UK and international styles, always mixed

with her trademark laser-focus and tempo-warping trickery.

After self-releasing the fifth edition of S/S Dubs in a deluxe cassette bundle in

December 2020, Anz unveiled her label OTMI in early 2021; a home for her as-yet-

unreleased tracks and stylistic counterparts from friends and family across the

electronic music spectrum. With the physical release selling out in a day, and lead single

‘Unravel in the Designated Zone’ championed by Danny Howard and Resident Advisor

alike, Anz spoke to Crack Magazine about the nascent label and her masterplan in her

June 2021 cover feature debut.

Showing no signs of slowing down, Anz joins the Ninja Tune family with the announce

of her 4th EP ‘All Hours’. Released in October 2021, the record is a full-throttle trip

through the history of dance music and underground culture – tracing lines through sun

drenched electro into club-focused breakbeat, classic UK garage and jungle - all

seamlessly pieced together in Anz’ infectiously joyous style.