GLOBAL CREATIVE DIRECTOR

ZANE
LOWE

Connecting the world's greatest artists with the fans who love them. The voice of new music.

CONVERSATIONS

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INTERVIEWS

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Billie Eilish
NEW
OCT 2025

Billie Eilish

The Creative Process & New Album

Kendrick Lamar
NEW
SEP 2025

Kendrick Lamar

Art, Politics & The Future

Fred again..
NEW
AUG 2025

Fred again..

Life in Audio

Dua Lipa
NEW
JUL 2025

Dua Lipa

Global Pop Domination

WORLD
RECORD

The most important songs playing right now. Hand-picked. Certified fresh. Breaking globally.

ZANE LOWE'S PLAYLIST
01
Neon Horizons

Neon Horizons

Tame Impala

02
Fuego Nuevo

Fuego Nuevo

Rosalía

03
Golf Wang Anthem

Golf Wang Anthem

Tyler, The Creator

THE BIOGRAPHY

POP'S
UNOFFICIAL
THERAPIST

From the pirate radio waves of Auckland to the global stage of Apple Music, Zane Lowe has spent three decades connecting artists with audiences.

Known for his enthusiastic, high-octane broadcasting style and deep, empathetic interviewing technique, he has become the industry's most trusted voice. Whether breaking the "Hottest Record in the World" or sitting down for a two-hour conversation with Kanye West, Zane's mission remains simple: to celebrate the art of making music.

Zane Lowe DJing
LIVE AT COACHELLA
1973

ORIGINS

Born in Auckland, New Zealand. Started his career as a presenter on Max TV and a member of the hip-hop group Breaks Co-Op.

1997

LONDON CALLING

Relocated to the UK. Began hosting the Music Response show on XFM and became a key face of MTV News and Gonzo.

2003

THE BBC ERA

Joined BBC Radio 1, redefining evening radio with his high-energy style, 'Hottest Record in the World' feature, and championing artists like Arctic Monkeys and Ed Sheeran.

2015

APPLE MUSIC

Recruited by Apple to lead their new global radio station, Beats 1 (now Apple Music 1). Became the Global Creative Director and host of the flagship daily show.

NOW

THE VOICE OF MUSIC

Continues to define music culture from Los Angeles, conducting career-defining interviews with the world's biggest artists.

BBC Radio 1 Days

ARCHIVE: LONDON, 2008

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