Music Industry Moves: Boiler Room Acquired by Superstruct Entertainment

Superstruct Entertainment has announced the acquisition of the live online music broadcast platform Boiler Room from its current owner, Dice.

Boiler Room's ticketing process will continue to be spearheaded by Dice, although financial terms and details on the structure of the deal were not immediately disclosed.

Boiler Room founder Blaise Bellville said in a statement, "As we turn 15 and enter our next stage of growth, we're excited to be partnering with Superstruct for this chapter. We feel in good company with their roster of brands, they offer us new opportunities to grow, whilst understanding the importance of staying true to the authenticity that, at its core, is what makes Boiler Room special."

+ Deezer has partnered with royalty collective Sacem to apply an artist centric payment system for publishing rights on Deezer in France.

"At Deezer, we continuously innovate for the benefit of the music ecosystem, and we are thrilled to partner with Sacem to introduce the world's first update to the remuneration model for publishing in the streaming era," said Alexis Lanternier, CEO of Deezer. "Our model ensures that a higher share of what subscribers pay goes to the artists they love, while also counteracting fraudulent streaming behavior. Through this partnership, we are pleased to offer these key benefits to songwriters, composers, and publishers represented by Sacem."

+ Motown Gospel has signed William Murphy to an exclusive distribution deal.

"We are thrilled to welcome William Murphy to the Motown Gospel family," said Walter Thomas, vice president, artist development. "His ministry and music have touched countless lives, and we are honored to partner with him to share his message."

Murphy has been nominated for three Grammys in the best gospel album category and boasts hits including "Praise Is What I Do" and "Everlasting God."

+ New York-based writers Tatiana Tenreyro and Michael Tedder have launched a new music publication titled ANTICS. Their first September issue featured indie rock band This Is Lorelei on the cover, while their second touted Pom Pom Squad.

"The talent that Tatiana has assembled has been awe-inspiring," said Tedder in an email. "Our designer Frank J. Mondragón has nailed a look that is halfway between classic Raygun and an '80s zine, an inspired choice. Beverly Bryan expertly helped guide the ship for our first two issues, and we were fortunate to have the legendary Suzy Exposito guest edit on the first issue."

Contributors include Rachel Brodsky, Erica Campbell, Eli Enis, Stefanie Fernández, Grace Robins-Somerville, Zach Schonfeld, Gary Suarez and more. The magazine is available online and in select bookstores across New York.

+ The Dennis Bono Show has announced its 25th anniversary celebration for Feb. 6.

Created and hosted by Bono, the weekly radio show is produced in front of a live audience from Michael Gaughan's South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa. Guests have included Paul Anka, Frankie Avalon, Charo, Chicago, Tony Curtis, Robert Goulet, Shecky Greene, Steve Lawrence, Jerry Lewis, Rich Little, Deana Martin, Wayne Newton, Debbie Reynolds and Mickey Rooney, to name a few.

The Dennis Bono Show airs Sundays in Las Vegas on KXNT 840 AM at 3 p.m. and KJUL 104.7 FM at 9 p.m. To be part of the live studio audience of any recording of The Dennis Bono Show, including the 25th anniversary edition on Feb. 6, guests can call the South Point Hotel and Casino box office.

Monday, Jan. 13

Metallica's All Within My Hands foundation is granting $500,000 to Los Angeles fire relief efforts carried out by the California Community Foundation's Wildfire Recovery Fund and the Pasadena Community Foundation's Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund.

The Los Angeles wildfires area have caused widespread destruction in communities across the city since Jan. 7. Despite containment progress over the weekend, officials warn residents to stay vigilant as the Santa Ana winds are expected to return.

The California Community Foundation (CCF) utilizes partnerships with community-based organizations and government agencies while using data from CalFire and the CDC's Social Vulnerability Index to prioritize underserved communities. It also aids in rebuilding essential infrastructure like emergency communication systems and offers financial disaster assistance, labor law education, and immigration services to low-wage workers and immigrant families.

The Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) has established the Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund. The fund will support immediate needs and critical long-term recovery efforts after the fires are extinguished and the community embarks upon the task of rebuilding.

+ Sonos Inc.'s Patrick Spence is leaving the company after eight years as chief executive officer.

The audio technology company has tapped Tom Conrad, a board member and former executive at Snap Inc. and Pandora, as interim CEO effective Monday. According to a report from Bloomberg, Sonos has confirmed Spence's exit is unrelated to company's first-quarter financial results, which will be announced in February.

+ Youssef Chellak has been named general manager of Warner Music Belgium (WMG), effective immediately.

Chellak will be based in WMG's Brussels office and report to Niels Walboomers, president of recorded music and publishing at WMG Benelux. He will focus on building Warner Music Belgium's domestic roster, developing innovative collaborations with business partners, and further growing the most culturally curious team in the local music industry.

Chellak said, "I'm very excited to join the Warner Music team, which thrives on a culture of entrepreneurship. Our music-first approach, powered by the latest digital tools, will enable us to support Belgian artists and build innovative and sustainable business partnerships. I'm committed to doing all I can to help develop the thriving music scene we have here in Belgium."

Walboomers added, "We're delighted to welcome Youssef to Warner Music Benelux. His proven track record, culturally curious approach, and inspiring vision for the local music industry make him the ideal executive to lead our Belgian team. I'm confident that he'll create an inspiring environment where local artists, emerging as the voices of their generation, can collaborate, excel and reach their full creative potential."