Zane Lowe

Zane Lowe, full name Alexander Zane Reid Lowe, is a radio DJ and television presenter born in New Zealand, before coming to the UK . He currently presents BBC Radio 1's flagship evening show, where he plays a variety of music, including rock, punk, drum and bass, and British hip hop. He is also the presenter of the MTV2 Europe show Gonzo, having been a former VJ on MTV since 1997, where he presented Brand:New.

Zane Lowe on BBC Radio 1

Lowe's radio show can be heard on Mondays to Thursdays from 7pm to 9pm. The show includes many regular features including:

Related Topics:
Mondays - Thursdays

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• on Mondays, Fresh Meat where the show's chatroom rate three songs from three upcoming bands; the winning track is played throughout the rest of the week
• The Hottest Record In The World Right Now, where a song from a hotly-tipped band or new album is played
• Sunsetter where a more mellow track is played as the sun sets each night
• Encore, when listeners can text in to request a repeat of a track that has already been played, the winning track being the track most requested
• U-turns, a phone-in request slot (signified by 'the screech and the beat')
• live performances and interviews with bands and artists

Lowe's method of DJing is rather enthusiatic and fast-paced, similar to many hip hop DJs, with samples of radio stations, interview clips and Radio 1 stings thrown in inbetween songs, along with the occasional sound of Lowe singing along to the music. Some find his technique off-putting and rowdy, whereas others welcome his style, saying that it fits in with the music being played.

Related Topics:
DJing - Hip hop

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