Steve Lamacq Joins Chrysalis and Blue Raincoat

Steve Lamacq has joined Chrysalis Records and Blue Raincoat Music as Curator, New Music & Talent Development. The new advisory role was announced on Tuesday, September 29. The companies said the role will complement their existing artist discovery and development activities.

Lamacq said he has discovered and supported new music throughout his career through journalism, radio, live events and other projects. He also said he looks forward to contributing to the discovery and development of new talent with the Chrysalis and Blue Raincoat teams.

Lamacq joined NME as a sub-editor in 1987 and later became news editor and live events editor. He co-presented The Evening Session with Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 1 from 1993 to 1997 and later presented the programme alone. He presented Lamacq Live on BBC Radio 1 from 1998 to 2006.

Lamacq was included in the 2025 New Year Honours list and received an MBE for services to broadcasting and music venues. He has also served as the first president of live music trade organisation LIVE since 2023. According to the companies, he supported Blur, Oasis, Pulp, Elastica, Radiohead, Arctic Monkeys, IDLES and Fontaines D.C. at an early stage.