Apple has hired one of the most recognisable names in the UK’s music scene, recruiting former MTV and BBC DJ and producer Zane Lowe to the company’s music team. Lowe has become one of the most important names in the British music and radio industry in his decade at the BBC, championing some of today’s biggest stars in their early days and even writing and producing big-name artists. It’s not clear what Lowe’s role will be at Apple. With his clout in the music industry he is likely to be involved in the much-anticipated re-invention of Apple’s iTunes in the wake of the multibillion purchase of headphone brand Beats and its music streaming service Beats Music. “Zane is one of the foremost music tastemakers in the world and a legendary music curator,” an Apple spokesperson said. “We’re excited to have him join the music team.” The BBC announced the news this weekend. Lowe himself has remained uncharacteristically tight-lipped, with no tweets or announcements on the subject of his new role. (Coincidentally, a chap called Zane Rowe left Apple last year. Speculation, meanwhile, that Lowe will be a body double for Jony Ive is almost certainly a base and scurrilous rumour… Read full this story
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