Canadian experimental pop artist Jessy Lanza is one of four new artists to land a slot in BBC Radio 1’s Residency program. The Hyperdub records signee joins techno producer Helena Hauff, Deadmau5, drum and bass act Metrik, and UK house connoisseur Eats Everything as the new 2017 residency DJs.
Lanza’s show broadcasts on the third Thursday of the month, while Hauff’s is on the second Thursday of the month. They will replace current residency DJs Heidi, George FitzGerald, Louisahhh, Oliver Heldens and Steve Angello. The new lineup will begin starting January 5, with the shows kicking off at 10pm and midnight GMT every Thursday.