Take 5 with Zan Rowe on ABC and ABC iview S4E4 – One of the most talked about pop artists today; Lorde shares her story of rebirth in a deep and candid conversation with Zan.
Across the episode, Lorde shares stories from her childhood before fame, the influence of her supportive mother, and a desire to always impress her. She reflects on what it felt like to become world famous as a teenager and the long, winding journey of navigating her own path forward from there.
In one of the most powerful moments, she talks about ‘Girl, So Confusing’, a song written by her friend Charli XCX that openly questions their relationship.
Take 5 with Zan Rowe on ABC and ABC iview – Tuesday 30 September at 8.30pm
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About the Show
Take 5 with Zan Rowe on ABC is back with its biggest guest list yet – Powerful storytelling through music returns as Take 5 With Zan Rowe launches its fourth season on Tuesday 9 September at 8.30pm, on ABC TV, with all episodes available to stream on ABC iview same day.
Back with her trademark warmth, deep musical knowledge, and gently disarming style, Zan Rowe can coax stories from celebs like no one else can.
And this season’s guest list? Next level.
Hollywood heavyweight Kevin Bacon reveals the songs that bring him joy, while Spice Girl Melanie C celebrates the music she feels in her bones. Britpop icon and Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker wears his heart on his sleeve with love songs and beloved Aussie comedian Aaron Chen soundtracks his meteoric rise in comedy. National treasure Paul Kelly talks us through songs that anchor him to a time and place and global pop sensation Lorde captures a pivotal chapter in her life through a playlist of rebirth.
As the records spin and the conversation flows, what emerges is something rare, revealing a different side to these artists. Vulnerable. Candid. Sometimes hilarious. Sometimes heartbreaking. Because Take 5 with Zan Rowe isn’t just about music, it’s about memory. A single song can transport us to a time, a feeling, a version of ourselves we’d forgotten. Music unlocks us. And in that space, magic happens.
Come along for the journey. Take 5 with Zan Rowe is back.
For audiences who want even more Take 5 with Zan Rowe, hear extended conversations featured in season four from Tuesday 9 September on the ABC listen app.
Always free and Always entertaining, catch up on seasons one to three of Take 5 With Zan Rowe now on ABC iview.
PRODUCTION CREDIT: Take 5 with Zan Rowe is an ABC Production. Created, hosted and written by Zan Rowe. Executive Producer: Nikita Agzarian. Series Producers: Josh Schmidt and Jess Skinner. Head Arts, Music and Events, Kath Earle.
