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14 unusual facts about Zane Lowe


Brookes Brothers

Their first release was "Hard Knocks/Mistakes", receiving major radio support from Zane Lowe, Pete Tong and the Trophy Twins, as well as staple drum & bass DJ’s such as Andy C, Grooverider, and Adam F.

Deap Vally

Their first single on Island/Communion "End Of The World", debuted as Zane Lowe's Hottest Record In The World on BBC Radio 1 on October 3, 2012, and the band played the BBC Radio Rocks Week with a live concert from London's Maida Vale Studios on October 24, transmitted into Lowe's show.

Deepgrooves Entertainment

Most notable was Dam Native's Kaupapa Driven Rhymes Uplifted (1997), produced by Zane Lowe, and numerous recordings for Philip Fuemana's Urban Pasifika record label.

Kill Kenada

The single, released with a video and on formats CD and 7", shot the band to success and underground fame - the band reaching the top 5 in the MTV2 Chart and receiving radio airplay - as well as a Radio 1 live session with Zane Lowe where it emerged that Lowe was a huge fan and ended the session by saying this, "I feel very honoured to be involved with the band this early on....

Louis La Roche

Louis La Roche has received radio airplay from DJs such as Annie Mac, Zane Lowe, MistaJam, Kissy Sellout, Benji B and Jaymo & Andy George.

Middle Class Rut

In September 2008, the band came to the attention of BBC Radio 1 DJ, Zane Lowe, who then featured their song, "Busy Bein' Born," as his Single of the Week during the week of October 20, 2008.

O2 Academy Bristol

In the main room Indie and Alternative music is played, DJ'ed by Ramshackle residents: The Postman & Andy Tokyo plus occasional guest DJs which in the past have included Zane Lowe and Bloc Party.

Skying

Two months prior to the album's release, the song "Still Life" was premiered on Zane Lowe's Radio 1 show as his "Hottest Record in the World" where it was played in its entirety.

Slim Shady EP

According to an interview with Zane Lowe, Eminem made 500 copies of the album, but sold only slightly higher than 250, though after a man from Las Vegas ordered 2000 copies, Mark Bass received a phone call from Dr. Dre.

Steve Lamacq

Colin Murray served as a temporary replacement for six months until Zane Lowe's contract with the London station XFM ended in June 2003, where he took up a permanent position.

Stray Heart

"Stray Heart" premiered on Idiot Club, Green Day's official fan club, on October 8, 2012 and premiered on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show on the same day.

The Shortwave Set

Zane Lowe made it his Album of the week on his BBC Radio One show, and Lauren Laverne has supported their singles, making "Is It Any Wonder" her XFM record of the week, and highlighting "Slingshot" on the BBC television review programme The Culture Show.

Warriors Dance Festival

Headlined by The Prodigy, the event was held over two stages with mainstage performances from Pendulum, Chase And Status, Does It Offend You Yeah!, Enter Shikari, Doorly, Zane Lowe and Eddy Temple Morris.

Young Legionnaire

Album track "Chapter, Verse" was made available on the band's website as a free download after being premiered on Zane Lowe BBC Radio 1 show.


Scrufizzer

With support ranging from Zane Lowe and Annie Mac to Dizzee Rascal, Ed Sheeran and Wiley, Scrufizzer has gone on to perform live with some of the scene's top names, including Wiley and DJ Cameo as well as opening for Kendrick Lamar in shows across the UK.

Sound of Guns

The second single 'Sometimes' was released on the same day as the album and has been championed by BBC Radio 1 (Zane Lowe) and XFM (Mary Anne Hobbs)

The Weight of Your Love

The first single "A Ton of Love" first aired on 6 May 2013 on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show, with the music video being released on the same day.