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{{Short description|New Zealand DJ and radio presenter}} |
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|name = Zane Lowe |
|name = Zane Lowe |
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|image = Zane Lowe (2012).jpg |
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|caption = Lowe at [[RockNess 2012]] |
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|birth_name = Alexander Zane |
|birth_name = Alexander Zane Reed Lowe |
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|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1973|08|07|df=y}} |
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1973|08|07|df=y}} |
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|birth_place = [[Auckland]], New Zealand |
|birth_place = [[Auckland]], [[New Zealand]] |
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|spouse = {{marriage|Kara Walters|1999}} |
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|show = ''The Zane Lowe Show'' |
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'''Alexander Zane Reid Lowe''' (born 7 August 1973) is a [[New Zealand]] radio [[Disc jockey|DJ]], live DJ, record producer, and television presenter. |
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'''Alexander Zane Reed Lowe''' (born 7 August 1973) is a [[New Zealand]] radio [[Disc jockey|DJ]], live DJ, record producer, and television presenter. |
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After an early career in music creation, production and DJing, he moved to the UK in 1997. He came to prominence through presenting on [[XFM]] and [[MTV Europe]] ([[MTV Two]]), developing a DJ career by opening sets for bands and eventually landing a slot on prime-time radio on [[BBC Radio 1]] from 2003–2015, with the trademark 'Zane Lowe's World Record', airing the UK's best and hottest in music. |
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After an early career in music creation, production and DJing, he moved to the UK in 1997. He came to prominence through presenting on [[XFM]] and [[MTV Europe]] ([[MTV Two]]), developing a DJ career by opening sets for bands and eventually landing a slot on prime-time radio on [[BBC Radio 1]] from 2003 to 2015. |
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In 2015, he was head-hunted by Apple to be the Creative Director of their new world-wide music station, [[Apple Music 1]]. |
In 2015, he was head-hunted by Apple to be the Creative Director of their new world-wide music station, [[Apple Music 1]]. |
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Born in [[Auckland]],<ref>[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10708996 Kiwi-born DJ home for first stadium gig]. ''The New Zealand Herald''. 27 February 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2011.</ref> Lowe attended [[Auckland Grammar School]] and was a presenter on local music station Max TV.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zane Lowe biography |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512182141/http://www.jhooakley.com/artists/zane-lowe |archive-date=12 May 2012 |year=2012 |url-status=dead |via=[[Wayback Machine]] |url=http://www.jhooakley.com/artists/zane-lowe |publisher=jhooakley.com |access-date=21 June 2017 }}</ref> Zane was a member of Urban Disturbance, an early 90s hip hop group whose standout hit was "No Flint No Flame"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.audioculture.co.nz/people/urban-disturbance|title=Urban Disturbance - AudioCulture|website=www.audioculture.co.nz}}</ref> and [[Breaks Co-Op]], alongside Andy Lovegrove and Hamish Clark. Lowe and Clark formed Breaks Co-Op in [[Auckland]], releasing the electronic album ''[[Roofers (album)|Roofers]]'' in 1997 before they both left New Zealand to travel and pursue other interests. Both would eventually develop their careers in the UK. |
Born in [[Auckland]],<ref>[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10708996 Kiwi-born DJ home for first stadium gig]. ''The New Zealand Herald''. 27 February 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2011.</ref> Lowe attended [[Auckland Grammar School]] and was a presenter on local music station Max TV.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zane Lowe biography |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512182141/http://www.jhooakley.com/artists/zane-lowe |archive-date=12 May 2012 |year=2012 |url-status=dead |via=[[Wayback Machine]] |url=http://www.jhooakley.com/artists/zane-lowe |publisher=jhooakley.com |access-date=21 June 2017 }}</ref> Zane was a member of Urban Disturbance, an early 90s hip hop group whose standout hit was "No Flint No Flame"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.audioculture.co.nz/people/urban-disturbance|title=Urban Disturbance - AudioCulture|website=www.audioculture.co.nz}}</ref> and [[Breaks Co-Op]], alongside Andy Lovegrove and Hamish Clark. Lowe and Clark formed Breaks Co-Op in [[Auckland]], releasing the electronic album ''[[Roofers (album)|Roofers]]'' in 1997 before they both left New Zealand to travel and pursue other interests. Both would eventually develop their careers in the UK. |
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[[File:Zane Lowe 1 Big Weekend.jpg|thumbnail|upright|Lowe performing live]] |
[[File:Zane Lowe 1 Big Weekend.jpg|thumbnail|upright|Lowe performing live]] |
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Lowe relocated to the UK in 1997. He initially worked at the Record and Tape Exchange in [[Notting Hill]], before being asked to cover for a show on [[XFM]], going on to host XFM's Music Response. In 2003, he joined [[BBC Radio 1]] |
Lowe relocated to the UK in 1997. He initially worked at the Record and Tape Exchange in [[Notting Hill]], before being asked to cover for a show on [[XFM]], going on to host XFM's Music Response. In 2003, he joined [[BBC Radio 1]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Crawley |first1=Jason |title=Lowe swaps XFM for Radio 1 |access-date=21 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130114222519/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/news/a10796/lowe-swaps-xfm-for-radio-1.html#~p3ZMkn9l0jEseS |url-status=live |archive-date=14 January 2013 |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/news/a10796/lowe-swaps-xfm-for-radio-1.html#~p3ZMkn9l0jEseS |work=[[Digital Spy]] |date=26 March 2003 }}</ref> |
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As a DJ, he has played sets at festivals including [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=Payne |first1=Chris |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130415235152/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/music-festivals/1530216/coachella-2013-10-non-headliners-to-watch |date=25 January 2013 |title=Coachella 2013: 10 Non – Headliners to watch |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/music-festivals/1530216/coachella-2013-10-non-headliners-to-watch |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=21 June 2017 |archive-date=15 April 2013 }}</ref> [[Future Music Festival]] in Australia, [[Glastonbury]],<ref>{{cite web |year=2013 |title=Glastonbury – Zane Lowe Keeper of the hottest records |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/ej58q9/acts/a6bdgw |publisher=[[BBC]] |access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref> [[Creamfields]] and [[Bestival]]. He has toured with artists including, [[Skrillex]], [[The Prodigy]], [[Kasabian]] and [[The Weeknd]] and opened shows for both [[Muse (Band)|Muse]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Muse Announce Big Names for Wembley Shows|url=https://www.nme.com/news/muse/28471|work=NME|access-date=21 May 2007}}</ref> and [[Foo Fighters]] at their concerts at [[Wembley Stadium]]. As well as being a regular performer at [[Ibiza Rocks Hotel|Ibiza and Mallorca Rocks]], Lowe is also Musical Director for the brand.<ref>{{cite web |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141108122910/http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/ibiza-rocks-group-launches-croatia-rocks-for-2015/060017 |date=31 October 2014 |work=[[Music Week]] |archive-date=8 November 2014 |last1=Stassen |first1=Murray |title=Ibiza Rocks Group launches Croatia Rocks for 2015 |url=http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/ibiza-rocks-group-launches-croatia-rocks-for-2015/060017 |access-date=31 October 2014 }}</ref> |
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==MTV== |
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Lowe started his career on [[MTV UK]] before moving to [[MTV2 Europe]] (now MTV Rocks) presenting shows such as ''MTV News'' (1998–2001), ''MTV News Daily Edition'' (1999–2001) and ''Brand:New'' (1999). From 2002 to 2015, he presented ''[[Gonzo (show)|Gonzo]]'', its flagship music show. |
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Lowe started his career on [[MTV UK]] before moving to [[MTV2 Europe]] (now MTV Rocks) presenting shows such as '''MTV News''' (1998-2001), MTV News Daily Edition (1999-2001) and ''Brand:New'' (1999). From 2002 to 2015, he presented ''[[Gonzo (show)|Gonzo]]'', its flagship music show. The show evolved from a two-hour random collection of presenting and clips, to a [[primetime]] (7pm) show featuring regular musical guests and interviews. The show was presented solely by Lowe, with the studio effectively being a [[Chroma key|blue screen]] and 'Brown Couch'. His presenting manner on ''Gonzo'' was more laid back than on his radio show. The show featured music videos, music news and input from the channel's message boards. The show also featured mock interview done by a character called [[Ginger Bloke]], in which popular musical artists were humorously "interviewed." Occasionally, moderators of the boards (chosen on ''Gonzo'' and by the members) contributed; one member even filled in for a week when Lowe was too unwell to present. At [[Oxegen Festival]] 2006, Zane Lowe was reportedly "beaten up" by [[Didz Hammond]] and [[Carl Barât]] from [[Dirty Pretty Things (band)|Dirty Pretty Things]] on an episode of ''Gonzo''. He has since said that the punch was in fact completely playful but unfortunately, and painfully, connected with his groin.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuhBJgxhjhI Zane Lowe on Dirty Pretty Things Bust-up]. YouTube (11 November 2006). Retrieved 9 September 2011.</ref> |
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==BBC Radio 1== |
==BBC Radio 1== |
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Lowe's [[BBC Radio 1]] evening show was broadcast from 2003 to 2015. The show developed a number of features including the "Zane Lowe Meets" interviews. |
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Lowe's [[BBC Radio 1]] evening show was broadcast from 2003 to 2015, occupying a 7-9PM timeslot on Mondays to Thursdays every week. Lowe's method of DJing was high octane and fast-paced,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/zane-lowe-radios-grand-optimist-8208358.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220507/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/zane-lowe-radios-grand-optimist-8208358.html |archive-date=7 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Zane Lowe: Radio's grand optimist|date=12 October 2012|website=independent.co.uk|access-date=28 March 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The show developed a number of features including "Hottest Record In The World Right Now",<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lowe|first1=Zane|title=Zane Lowe's Hottest Records|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0182w8t|website=bbc.co.ukpublisher=BBC}}</ref> "masterpieces"<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lowe|first1=Zane|title=Zane Lowe's Masterpieces|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p010vstq|website=bbc.co.ukpublisher=BBC}}</ref> and the "Zane Lowe Meets" interviews, including interviews with [[Jay-Z]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Jay Z. Zane Lowe. Part 1|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01csshk|publisher=BBC|access-date=15 July 2013}}</ref> [[Kanye West]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Kanye West gives extraordinary interview on BBC Radio1|url=https://www.nme.com/news/kanye-west/72826|work=NME|publisher=nme.co.uk|access-date=23 September 2013}}</ref> [[Chris Martin]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stutz|first1=Colin|title=Coldplay working on 'Final Album', 'A Headful of Dreams' Says Chris Martin|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6363555/coldplay-final-album-a-head-full-of-dreams-chris-martin|work=Billboard|access-date=4 December 2014}}</ref> [[Twenty One Pilots]], [[Eminem]] and [[Rick Rubin]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Elan|first1=Priya|title=Zane Lowe Meets Rick Rubin|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2014/jun/19/zane-lowe-rick-rubin-fresh-air-remembers-jazz-singer-jimmy-scott-review|work=The Guardian|access-date=19 June 2014}}</ref> |
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On 15 February 2015 it was announced that Lowe would be leaving BBC Radio 1 in March 2015 to launch a new station with [[Apple Inc.|Apple]].<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/31470124/zane-lowe-to-leave-radio-1-in-march|title = Zane Lowe to leave Radio 1 in March|date = 14 February 2015|publisher = BBC Newsbeat|access-date = 6 July 2015}} |
On 15 February 2015 it was announced that Lowe would be leaving BBC Radio 1 in March 2015 to launch a new station with [[Apple Inc.|Apple]].<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/31470124/zane-lowe-to-leave-radio-1-in-march|title = Zane Lowe to leave Radio 1 in March|date = 14 February 2015|publisher = BBC Newsbeat|access-date = 6 July 2015}} |
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</ref> Lowe presented his last show on 5 March 2015 |
</ref> Lowe presented his last show on 5 March 2015. |
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===Masterpieces=== |
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Between 2007 and 2012, one week per year of Lowe's show was dedicated to albums considered "masterpieces". Each show focused on a different album which Lowe and his team considered to be a classic. The first half of the show was dedicated to interviews and an in-depth look at the album's cultural impact, with the album being played in full in the second half of the show. |
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| 5 November 2007<ref name="BBC Radio 1 2007 Date">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/zanelowe/tracklistings2007.shtml|title=Zane Lowe's Masterpieces 2007 (Broadcast Date)|publisher=BBC|access-date=8 November 2010}}</ref> |
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| [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]]<ref name="BBC Radio 1 2007">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/zanelowe/masterpieces_nov07.shtml|title=Zane Lowe's Masterpieces 2007|publisher=BBC|access-date=8 November 2010}}</ref> |
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| 31 March 2008<ref name="BBC Radio 1 March 2008">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/zanelowe/masterpieces.shtml|title=Zane Lowe's Masterpieces March 2008|publisher=BBC|access-date=8 November 2010}}</ref> |
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| 1 December 2008<ref name="BBC Radio 1 December 2008">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/zanelowe/masterpieces/2008/|title=Zane Lowe's Masterpieces December 2008|publisher=BBC|access-date=8 November 2010}}</ref> |
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| 30 November 2009<ref name="BBC Radio 1 2009">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/zanelowe/masterpieces/2009/|title=Zane Lowe's Masterpieces 2009|publisher=BBC|access-date=8 November 2010}}</ref> |
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| 22 November 2010<ref name="BBC Radio 1 2010">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/zanelowe/masterpieces/2010/|title=Zane Lowe's Masterpieces 2010|publisher=BBC|access-date=8 November 2010}}</ref> |
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| 3 December 2012<ref name="BBC Radio 1 2012">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2012/zane-lowe-masterpieces.html|title=Zane Lowe announces his 2012 Masterpieces on Radio 1|publisher=BBC|access-date=11 November 2012|date=8 November 2012}}</ref> |
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In 2011, during a 21 November broadcast of "Masterpieces" featuring [[The Smashing Pumpkins]], Lowe expressed his delight at securing the opportunity to play ''[[Siamese Dream]]'' in full, stating the album to be one of his favourites. Three days later, Lowe announced that 2011 could possibly be the final edition of "Masterpieces", concluding the show with "[[Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen song)|Hallelujah]]" from [[Jeff Buckley]]'s album ''[[Grace (Jeff Buckley album)|Grace]]'', stating that the idea of the feature originally came from the suggestion that the album ''Grace'' be played on the air from beginning to end. However, Lowe later announced that "Masterpieces" would continue in 2012, with the four chosen albums being announced on 6 November 2012. Lowe himself stated that 2012 was a slightly different year of selection, in that the team chose albums that were of "pure quality, but [haven't] necessarily featured on any traditional 'greatest albums' lists."<ref name="Zane Lowe announces his 2012 Masterpieces on Radio 1">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2012/zane-lowe-masterpieces.html|title=Zane Lowe announces his 2012 Masterpieces on Radio 1|publisher=BBC|access-date=10 November 2012}}</ref> |
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== Apple Music 1 == |
== Apple Music 1 == |
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At the 2015 Apple [[ |
At the 2015 Apple [[WWDC]] Keynote, Lowe was introduced as one of the DJs of [[Apple Music 1]] (previously Beats 1<ref>{{Cite web|title=Apple announces Apple Music radio|url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/08/apple-announces-apple-music-radio/|access-date=18 August 2020|website=Apple Newsroom|language=en-US}}</ref>), a radio station part of [[Apple Music]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2015/06/08Introducing-Apple-Music-All-The-Ways-You-Love-Music-All-in-One-Place-.html|title=Apple – Press Info – Introducing Apple Music — All The Ways You Love Music. All in One Place.|publisher=apple.com}}</ref> He was also the host of the Apple Music show ''[[Planet of the Apps (TV series)|Planet of the Apps]]''. |
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Lowe has been the recipient of [[NME Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Brown|first1=Mark|title=Arctic Monkeys Look good at the NME Awards|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/feb/23/arcticmonkeys.popandrock|work=The Guardian|access-date=23 February 2006}}</ref> and [[Radio Academy Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Radio Academy Awards Winners|url=http://www.radioacademyawards.org/winners/|publisher=radioacademyawards.org}}</ref> Lowe has also won the Gold Award in the Specialist Music Programme and Music Broadcaster of the Year categories at the Radio Academy Awards. Lowe recently won the Gold 'Music Radio Broadcaster of the Year' award at the Radio Academy Awards 2014 and, in early 2015, was nominated for a [[Grammy Award]] for his writing and production on [[Sam Smith (singer)|Sam Smith]]'s hit album ''[[In the Lonely Hour]]''. |
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Jarman was taken to hospital but discharged himself to return for the show's after-party later in the night. However, he fell unconscious in a back corridor. Lowe, a fellow guest at the party, found Jarman lying on the floor bleeding profusely and another ambulance was called which took Jarman to hospital where doctors stitched up the injuries.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-cribs-252-1353078|website=nme.com|title=NME Awards star hospitalised twice in a night}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 02:39, 29 April 2024
Zane Lowe | |
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.jpg) Lowe at RockNess 2012 | |
| Born | Alexander Zane Reed Lowe 7 August 1973 |
| Spouse |
Kara Walters (m. 1999) |
| Children | 2 |
| Career | |
| Show | The Zane Lowe Show |
| Stations |
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| Style |
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Alexander Zane Reed Lowe (born 7 August 1973) is a New Zealand radio DJ, live DJ, record producer, and television presenter.
After an early career in music creation, production and DJing, he moved to the UK in 1997. He came to prominence through presenting on XFM and MTV Europe (MTV Two), developing a DJ career by opening sets for bands and eventually landing a slot on prime-time radio on BBC Radio 1 from 2003 to 2015.
In 2015, he was head-hunted by Apple to be the Creative Director of their new world-wide music station, Apple Music 1.
Early career[edit]
Born in Auckland,[1] Lowe attended Auckland Grammar School and was a presenter on local music station Max TV.[2] Zane was a member of Urban Disturbance, an early 90s hip hop group whose standout hit was "No Flint No Flame"[3] and Breaks Co-Op, alongside Andy Lovegrove and Hamish Clark. Lowe and Clark formed Breaks Co-Op in Auckland, releasing the electronic album Roofers in 1997 before they both left New Zealand to travel and pursue other interests. Both would eventually develop their careers in the UK.
DJ[edit]
Lowe relocated to the UK in 1997. He initially worked at the Record and Tape Exchange in Notting Hill, before being asked to cover for a show on XFM, going on to host XFM's Music Response. In 2003, he joined BBC Radio 1.[4]
As a DJ, he has played sets at festivals including Coachella,[5] Future Music Festival in Australia, Glastonbury,[6] Creamfields and Bestival. He has toured with artists including, Skrillex, The Prodigy, Kasabian and The Weeknd and opened shows for both Muse[7] and Foo Fighters at their concerts at Wembley Stadium. As well as being a regular performer at Ibiza and Mallorca Rocks, Lowe is also Musical Director for the brand.[8]
MTV[edit]
Lowe started his career on MTV UK before moving to MTV2 Europe (now MTV Rocks) presenting shows such as MTV News (1998–2001), MTV News Daily Edition (1999–2001) and Brand:New (1999). From 2002 to 2015, he presented Gonzo, its flagship music show.
BBC Radio 1[edit]
Lowe's BBC Radio 1 evening show was broadcast from 2003 to 2015. The show developed a number of features including the "Zane Lowe Meets" interviews.
On 15 February 2015 it was announced that Lowe would be leaving BBC Radio 1 in March 2015 to launch a new station with Apple.[9] Lowe presented his last show on 5 March 2015.
Apple Music 1[edit]
At the 2015 Apple WWDC Keynote, Lowe was introduced as one of the DJs of Apple Music 1 (previously Beats 1[10]), a radio station part of Apple Music.[11] He was also the host of the Apple Music show Planet of the Apps.
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Awards | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NME Awards | Best Radio Show | Won |
| 2006 | NME Awards | Best Radio Show | Won |
| 2007 | NME Awards | Best Radio Show | Won |
| 2008 | NME Awards | Best Radio Show | Won |
| 2010 | Radio Academy Awards | Music Broadcaster of the Year | Gold |
| Radio Academy Awards | Best Specialist Music Programme | Gold | |
| 2011 | Radio Academy Awards | Music Broadcaster of the Year | Gold |
| 2012 | Artist Manager Awards | Industry Champion | Won |
| 2014 | Radio Academy Awards | Best Specialist Music Programme | Bronze |
| Radio Academy Awards | Music Radio Broadcaster of the Year | Gold | |
| 2015 | Grammy Awards | Album of the Year (Sam Smith‚ In the Lonely Hour) | Nominated |
Ryan Jarman incident[edit]
Lowe saved Ryan Jarman's life at the 2006 NME Awards, in an incident which NME referred to as "engraved in indie folklore".[12] The incident occurred when Jarman's band, the Cribs, accepted an award on behalf of winners Franz Ferdinand. While on his way to collect the trophy from presenter Russell Brand, Jarman fell onto the Kaiser Chiefs' table and pierced his back with broken glass, narrowly missing his vital organs.[12]
Jarman was taken to hospital but discharged himself to return for the show's after-party later in the night. However, he fell unconscious in a back corridor. Lowe, a fellow guest at the party, found Jarman lying on the floor bleeding profusely and another ambulance was called which took Jarman to hospital where doctors stitched up the injuries.[13]
Discography[edit]
Remixes[edit]
| Year | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | "What I Gotta Do" | 3 the Hard Way |
| 2008 | "Look for the Woman" | Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip |
| "F Ur X" | Sway | |
| 2009 | "Vlad the Impaler" | Kasabian |
| 2011 | "Still Speedin'" | Sway |
| 2012 | "Lightspeed" | Kill the Noise & Datsik |
| "In the End" (Whateverman Remix) |
Snow Patrol | |
| 2023 | "Running Out of Time" (Re: Zane Lowe) |
Paramore |
Writing and production credits[edit]
| Year | Title | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Blood from a Stone" | Example | The Evolution of Man |
| 2013 | "Count on Me" | Chase & Status featuring Moko | Brand New Machine |
| "Wake Up" | Sway | Wake Up | |
| "Dot" | Amplify Dot | Paper Cuts | |
| "5 Minutes" | Tinie Tempah | Demonstration | |
| 2014 | "Restart" | Sam Smith | In the Lonely Hour |
| "Running Low" | Netsky featuring Beth Ditto | Non-album single | |
| "Walking Out" | Liam Bailey | Definitely Now | |
| 2015 | "Baby Blue" | Action Bronson featuring Chance the Rapper | Mr. Wonderful |
References[edit]
- ^ Kiwi-born DJ home for first stadium gig. The New Zealand Herald. 27 February 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ^ "Zane Lowe biography". jhooakley.com. 2012. Archived from the original on 12 May 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2017 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Urban Disturbance - AudioCulture". www.audioculture.co.nz.
- ^ Crawley, Jason (26 March 2003). "Lowe swaps XFM for Radio 1". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 14 January 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
- ^ Payne, Chris (25 January 2013). "Coachella 2013: 10 Non – Headliners to watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on 15 April 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
- ^ "Glastonbury – Zane Lowe Keeper of the hottest records". BBC. 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
- ^ "Muse Announce Big Names for Wembley Shows". NME. Retrieved 21 May 2007.
- ^ Stassen, Murray (31 October 2014). "Ibiza Rocks Group launches Croatia Rocks for 2015". Music Week. Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Zane Lowe to leave Radio 1 in March". BBC Newsbeat. 14 February 2015. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- ^ "Apple announces Apple Music radio". Apple Newsroom. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Apple – Press Info – Introducing Apple Music — All The Ways You Love Music. All in One Place". apple.com.
- ^ a b NME 26/01/08
- ^ "NME Awards star hospitalised twice in a night". nme.com.
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