FAUZIA takes things back to the club with a UK-heavy mix and speaks to Z. Raza-Sheikh about not fitting into a box as an artist, learning to let things go, and the variety explored on her first EP in five years
- Words: Z. Raza-Sheikh | Photos: Guy Bolongaro
- 29 July 2026
It’s early evening and FAUZIA is taking a stroll through Blythe Hill, South London, pondering on the push and pull of New York City. Only a few hours ago, she was in the zone at the famous Nowadays club, DJing jungle tunes. While overseas, the musician also hit a big milestone: a new creative project. So, what’s it like to feel the light and buzz of two major wins? FAUZIA’s new EP ‘I Was Here For a Moment’ speaks to that. In her ethereal, carefully produced release, she guides you into another dimension of sound — a relaxing world of ease and slowing down. It marks her first release for Mexican Summer since signing to the label, a step into new territory that’s reflected in the music’s broad influences and fleshed-out songwriting,
