Zane Lowe#Masterpieces
{{Short description|New Zealand DJ and radio presenter}}
{{for|the Australian radio and television presenter|Zan Rowe}}
{{Use British English|date=January 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2021}}
{{Infobox presenter
|name = Zane Lowe
|image = Zane Lowe (2012).jpg
|caption = Lowe at RockNess 2012
|birth_name = Alexander Zane Reed Lowe
|birth_date = {{Birth year and age|1973}}
|birth_place = Auckland, New Zealand
|spouse = {{marriage|Kara Walters|1999}}
|children = 2
|show = The Zane Lowe Show
|station = {{flatlist|
- BBC Radio 1 (2003–2015)
- MTV Two
- Apple Music 1
}}
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- DJ
- record producer
- television presenter
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Alexander Zane Reed Lowe (born 1973){{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xexwDwAAQBAJ&dq=zane+lowe+1973&pg=PA104 | title=DJing for Beginners | isbn=978-1-78274-399-6 | last1=Anniss | first1=Matt | date=20 July 2016 | publisher=Amber Books }} 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 hired by Apple to be the Creative Director of their new world-wide music station, Apple Music 1.
Career
= Early career =
Born in Auckland,[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. Lowe attended Auckland Grammar School and was a presenter on local music station Max TV.{{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 }} Zane was a member of Urban Disturbance, an early 90s hip hop group whose standout hit was "No Flint No Flame"{{Cite web|url=https://www.audioculture.co.nz/people/urban-disturbance|title=Urban Disturbance - AudioCulture|website=www.audioculture.co.nz}} 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 =
File:Zane Lowe 1 Big Weekend.jpg
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.{{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 }}
As a DJ, he has played sets at festivals including Coachella,{{cite magazine |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 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=21 June 2017 |archive-date=15 April 2013 }} Future Music Festival in Australia, Glastonbury,{{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}} Creamfields and Bestival. He has toured with artists including, Skrillex, The Prodigy, Kasabian and The Weeknd and opened shows for both Muse{{cite web|title=Muse Announce Big Names for Wembley Shows|url=https://www.nme.com/news/muse/28471|work=NME|date=21 May 2007 |access-date=21 May 2007}} 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.{{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 }}
= MTV =
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 =
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.{{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}}
Lowe presented his last show on 5 March 2015.
= Apple Music 1 =
At the 2015 Apple WWDC Keynote, Lowe was introduced as one of the DJs of Apple Music 1 (previously Beats 1{{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}}), a radio station part of Apple Music.{{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}} He was also the host of the Apple Music show Planet of the Apps.
Awards and nominations
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| scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Awards ! scope="col"| Category ! scope="col"| Result |
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| 2005
! scope="row"| NME Awards | Best Radio Show | {{won}} |
| 2006
! scope="row"| NME Awards | Best Radio Show | {{won}} |
| 2007
! scope="row"| NME Awards | Best Radio Show | {{won}} |
| 2008
! scope="row"| NME Awards | Best Radio Show | {{won}} |
| rowspan="2"|2010
! scope="row"| Radio Academy Awards | Music Broadcaster of the Year | style="background:gold" | Gold |
| scope="row"| Radio Academy Awards
| Best Specialist Music Programme | style="background:gold" | Gold |
| 2011
! scope="row"| Radio Academy Awards | Music Broadcaster of the Year | style="background:gold" | Gold |
| 2012
! scope="row"| Artist Manager Awards | Industry Champion | {{won}} |
| rowspan="2"|2014
! scope="row"| Radio Academy Awards | Best Specialist Music Programme | style="background:#CD7F32" | Bronze |
| scope="row"| Radio Academy Awards
| Music Radio Broadcaster of the Year | style="background:gold" | Gold |
| 2015
! scope="row"| Grammy Awards | Album of the Year (Sam Smith‚ In the Lonely Hour) | {{nom}} |
Ryan Jarman incident
Lowe saved Ryan Jarman's life at the 2006 NME Awards, in an incident which NME referred to as "engraved in indie folklore".NME 26/01/08 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.
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.{{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|date=24 February 2006 }}
Discography
=Remixes=
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| scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Song ! scope="col"| Artist |
|---|
| 1995
! scope="row"| "What I Gotta Do" |
| rowspan="2"|2008
! scope="row"| "Look for the Woman" |
| scope="row"| "F Ur X"
| Sway |
| 2009
! scope="row"| "Vlad the Impaler" | Kasabian |
| 2011
! scope="row"| "Still Speedin'" | Sway |
| rowspan="2"|2012
! scope="row"| "Lightspeed" | Kill the Noise & Datsik |
| scope="row"| "In the End" (Whateverman Remix) |
| 2023
!scope="row"|"Running Out of Time" | Paramore |
=Writing and production credits=
| class="wikitable" |
| rowspan="1"| Year
!rowspan="1"| Title !rowspan="1"| Artist !rowspan="1"| Album |
|---|
| 2012
| "Blood from a Stone" | Example |
| rowspan="4"|2013
| "Count on Me" | Chase & Status featuring Moko |
| "Wake Up"
| Sway | Wake Up |
| "Dot"
| Paper Cuts |
| "5 Minutes" |
| rowspan="3"|2014
| "Restart" |
| "Running Low"
| Netsky featuring Beth Ditto | {{Non-album single}} |
| "Walking Out"
| Definitely Now |
| 2015
| "Baby Blue" | Action Bronson featuring Chance the Rapper |
References
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External links
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Category:New Zealand record producers
Category:New Zealand expatriates in England
Category:BBC Radio 1 presenters