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The Zane Lowe Interview Series

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One thing that today's biggest artists have in common: They all speak with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe about their lives and the stories behind their songs. Hear why he is the interviewer the biggest stars open up to in these candid, in-depth conversations, now available in full on Apple Podcasts.

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Episodes

Tears for Fears

Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, duo of archetypal band Tears For Fears, join Zane to talk about their latest album 'The Tipping Point’, reuniting with one another, being sampled by The Weeknd, Drake and Kanye and reflect on their iconic hits.

Feb 24, 202245 minEp. 88

Eddie Vedder

Zane travels to Chicago for a conversation with Eddie Vedder, Chad Smith, Josh Klinghoffer and producer Andrew Watt around their collaboration ‘Earthling’, touring, Pearl Jam and the experiences that informed the creation of the project.

Feb 17, 20221 hr 15 minEp. 87

Mick Fleetwood

Mick Fleetwood talks with Zane about the 45th Anniversary of Fleetwood Mac's iconic album 'Rumours', including what the good days of making the album were like, how the tracklist came together, having to tell Stevie Nicks a song she loved wouldn't make the cut, and much more.

Feb 10, 202239 minEp. 86

Earl Sweatshirt

Earl Sweatshirt joins Zane in studio to talk about his album ‘SICK!’, being honest with his son, his time with Odd Future, and much more.

Feb 03, 202230 minEp. 85

Big Boi & Sleepy Brown

Big Boi and Sleepy Brown join Zane in the studio to talk about their new album, Big Sleepover.

Dec 16, 202136 minEp. 84

Neil Young

Neil Young sits down with Zane at legendary Shangri-La Studios to talk about his new album, Barn.

Dec 09, 202150 minEp. 83

Hans Zimmer

Hans Zimmer joins Zane and they go through his creative process, and some of his iconic works from 'Dune', 'Interstellar', 'The Dark Knight', and more.

Dec 02, 202145 minEp. 82

Adele

In this candid interview, Adele explores the emotional depth behind her album '30,' revealing it as a poignant chronicle of her divorce and its impact on her and her son. She shares how music served as a crucial therapeutic outlet, helping her navigate intense anxiety and depression. Adele also discusses her intentional choice to create music for her generation, embracing vulnerability and artistic freedom while reclaiming her personal narrative.

Nov 18, 202151 minEp. 81

Damon Albarn

Damon Albarn joins Zane in studio to talk about his new album, ‘The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows'.

Nov 11, 202141 minEp. 80

Air

Zane chats with Nicolas and Jean-Benoît of Air about their iconic album '10 000 Hz Legend'.

Nov 04, 202134 minEp. 79

Santana

Zane talks with Santana about his new album 'Blessings and Miracles', including how he came to collaborate with Chris Stapleton, his relationship with the guitar, and more.

Oct 21, 202136 minEp. 78

James Blake

James Blake joins Zane to talk about mental health and the process of creating his new album, ‘Friends That Break Hearts’.

Oct 11, 202148 minEp. 77

Metallica

Zane joins Metallica for a conversation around their history, as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of their self-titled album, and 40 years as a band.

Oct 07, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 76

Brandi Carlile

Brandi Carlile joins Zane for an in-person interview to talk about the making of her album, 'In These Silent Days'.

Sep 30, 20211 hrEp. 75

Mister Cartoon

Mister Cartoon talks about music and his journey as an artist tapping into a legacy of Chicano art, Mexican art, Latin American art (mashing up styles and themes from Mexican muralism, west-coast graffiti, lowrider and tattoo cultures, hand-drawn calligraphy and gothic lettering), and his start as a graffiti artist to becoming one of the most celebrated tattoo artists of our time.

Sep 27, 202142 minEp. 74

Jakob Dylan

Jakob Dylan talks with Zane about The Wallflowers' recent album, 'Exit Wounds', addressing the creative process, holding the album back for a year, and the joys of writing.

Sep 23, 202128 minEp. 73

Lil Nas X

Zane and Lil Nas X discuss his new album 'MONTERO', including working with Miley Cyrus, Elton John and Doja Cat, and reflect on the journey to his debut album.

Sep 20, 202150 minEp. 72

DJ Shadow

DJ Shadow joins Zane in studio to talk about the 25th anniversary of his iconic album 'Endtroducing.....'.

Sep 16, 202158 minEp. 71

Kacey Musgraves

Zane is joined by Kacey Musgraves to go through her new album 'star-crossed', inlcuding the meaning behind the title, her experimentation with psychadelics, and more.

Sep 09, 202153 minEp. 70

Imagine Dragons and Rick Rubin

Zane talks with Dan of Imagine Dragons and Rick Rubin about how this new album came together, the dynamic of working with Rick, and more.

Sep 07, 202135 minEp. 69

Halsey

Zane chats with Halsey about their new album "If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power", detailing work with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, journey through pregnancy and more.

Aug 30, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 68

Jennifer Hudson

Zane chats to Jennifer Hudson about her star performance as the iconic Aretha Franklin in RESPECT, the film about her life.

Aug 19, 202133 minEp. 67

Tinashe

Zane sits down with Tinashe to discuss her career, inspirations and musical journey towards fifth album, '333'.

Aug 12, 202142 minEp. 66

Barbra Streisand

Zane sits down with the iconic Barbra Streisand for an extensive chat about her new album, 'Release Me 2', her life in film and journey so far.

Aug 05, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 65

Jackson Browne

Jackson Browne speaks with Zane about creating his new album "Downhill From Everywhere"

Jul 22, 202143 minEp. 63

John Mayer

In this interview, John Mayer delves into the intricate creative process behind his album, Sob Rock. He explains his "film director" approach to songwriting, the intentional subversion of expectations through its aesthetic, and the concept of implanting "false memories" in listeners. Mayer also reflects on challenging musical trends, finding creative freedom in a post-pandemic world, and his joy in being the "ringleader" of a shared, deeply crafted musical experience.

Jul 15, 202132 minEp. 62

Jam & Lewis

James Samuel “Jimmy Jam” Harris III and Terry Steven Lewis chat with Zane about their debut studio album “Jam & Lewis, Vol. 1"

Jul 08, 202153 minEp. 61

Modest Mouse

Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse chats with Zane about the inspiration behind their seventh studio album, The Golden Casket

Jun 24, 202134 minEp. 60

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Graham Nash, Stephen Stills and David Crosby chat with Zane on the 50 year anniversary of Déjà Vu

May 27, 202157 minEp. 59
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