The Zane Lowe Interview Series

Shares inspiration for fourth studio album

Rock legends discuss AC/DC's 17th album, maintaining their legacy and finding a replacement singer. They reflect on their relationship with their late brother Malcolm and the dynamic between band members. The significance of 'Power Up' and AC/DC's journey in rock and roll is explored.

Kylie Minogue discusses her highly anticipated album 'Disco', the power of collaboration in her music career, her start in music and transition from acting, balancing fame and privacy, recording an album during lockdown, and finding peace and excitement in creating new songs.

Sam Smith discusses their highly anticipated album, taking creative risks and reclaiming their youth. They explore the concept of 'diva songs' and the significance of their track 'Diamonds.' They also touch on their dance floor song 'Another One' and the challenges faced by the queer community in the music industry. The hosts discuss their favorite song and collaboration with Labyrinth, and they delve into emotions and happiness.

The super-producer joins Zane to talk Tom Petty, fond memories of working on Wildflowers, plus share stories of collaborating with Ringo Starr, Carl Wilson, The Strokes, and more

Bruce Springsteen reflects on his career, shares insights on his highly anticipated album 'Letter to You', and discusses topics such as navigating chaos, the meaning behind his songs, dreams, the role of music in healing and identity, and the power of impactful conversations.

The singer delves into his career and third solo album, ANIMA.

“I bet people could probably say, ‘I’ve never seen Manson in a good mood once in my life.’ Except here right now.” In this in-depth interview, Marilyn Manson tells Zane Lowe all about the making and meaning of his 11th album, WE ARE CHAOS. The pair discuss his collaboration with Shooter Jennings, 2020 not quite going as expected, and the influence of grief and his relationship with mental health.

In a far-reaching interview with Zane, Alicia Keys discusses the ways in which her childhood and the things she had to overcome led to the clarity of her latest album ALICIA, her first in four years. She offers a deep dive into the mindset behind and the making of the music, which is some of her most expansive and collaborative to date. “There’s something so crazy about what I bring and then what you bring. It’s going to be completely different, and there’s something about the merging of energy that’s fascinating to me,” she says. “Now I feel like that’s another alchemy that’s created that I love the process of—that process of being open and receiving what’s meant to come from each person and creating something out of nothing is always incredible.” The conversation, much like the album, is as vulnerable as it is refreshing.

The singer sits down with Zane to discuss his fourth album, i,i.